You can also bring a propane torch and sparker to light the tablets with. This saves the weight of the windproof matches. I got my torch at the hardware store. -- Jim P.S. Everything I said above is true. P.P.S. I've never actually used an Esbit tablet, but I'm sure the torch would get one lit. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Hopkins <java2@ix.netcom.com>