Fire Dragon Military Cooking Fuel

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A WATERPROOF, EASY TO LIGHT, NON-TOXIC, AND POWERFUL COOKING FUEL

Fire Dragon Fire Dragon is a lightweight, environmentally friendly and waterproof solid cooking and fire lighting fuel. It is used by the military and outdoor enthusiasts alike to light fires, cook food, and boil water in all weather conditions. The solid fuel blocks are quick and easy to ignite even when wet, and are also odourless and non-toxic with a clean burn.

Fire Dragon is a world first. There is no other fuel like it on the market. Whether in driving rain, the freezing arctic or searing heat, the fuel will perform in extreme conditions.

Why Fire Dragon?

UK soldiers have for many years been commenting on their need for a fuel that can be used quickly in combat situations, that is easy to light, safe to carry, and can be used in confined spaces. Whilst the current generation of hexamine blocks used by the military offer an air transportable option, their overall quality is far from what is expected of modern military grade products. Problems with hexamine blocks include formation of toxic gases when used, and large variations in the burning performance of the blocks.

Born out of the natural fiery passion of South Wales and its coal mining heritage, Fire Dragon, is the product to fix these problems.

Through its tradition of in-house development and collaboration with Cardiff University, BCB International is pleased to offer a truly unique and technically advanced solid fuel.

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Key features Fire Dragon is made from UK sourced ethanol which can be used in multi-fuel outdoor cooking stoves, barbecues as well as indoor ethanol fireplaces.

We formulated and developed Fire Dragon to help military personnel cook their rations and boil their brews quickly, safeguard their health, whilst protecting the environment.

All weather

Our fuel is non-toxic, weatherproof and made from 100% natural ingredients including ethanol sourced from UK grown grain stocks. It is easy to light, burns cleanly, has low luminosity, is air transportable and our research shows that it boils quicker than Hexamine and other solid cooking fuels.

Fast boil & long burn

Rain, snow, extreme cold, searing heat, Fire Dragon performs in the most extreme weather conditions.

Performance varies depending on cooker and weather conditions, however a block of Fire Dragon burns for approximately 8 minutes (2 blocks - 12 minutes) and boils 500 ml of water in as quickly as just 5 minutes.

Easy to light

Air transportable

Easy to ignite with just a spark, lighter, flint striker or match.

Safe to be packed and transported on cargo planes by air.

Long shelf life Fire Dragon has a shelf life of 5+ years.

Lightweight Extremely lightweight with each block weighing in at only 27 grams. The blocks can be easily carried and stored in pockets, backpacks or webbing.

Hand sanitizer Fire Dragon is a natural disinfectant and can also be used as a waterless soap. Ideal when in the field just before cooking and eating.

Packed safely with food Easy to store and handle and can be safely packed together alongside food. Unlike many other cooking fuels, Fire Dragon does not contaminate or taint food.

Patented Unique patented technology granted worldwide. Fire Dragon is a world’s first. There is no other cooking fuel like it on the market.

High calorific value High calorific value of 29,000 (kj/kg).

Non-toxic & odourless Unlike other cooking fuels, Fire Dragon burns without any noxious or toxic fumes. It can also be used indoors if needed, provided that there is suitable airflow.

Made in the U.K Sourced from British grown grain stocks and made in South Wales.

Eco friendly Made from sustainable, naturally derived bioethanol

Clean burn Burns with very little soot or residue so doesn’t dirty cooking equipment.

Low luminosity Emits very little light when burning so as not to give away your position to the enemy.

Compatible with most cookers Can be used in a variety of portable cookers.

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Other fuels By basing Fire Dragon on ethanol, a fuel that is more sustainable than traditional solid fuels, we have produced a safer fuel for both the user and the environment.

We have also created a product that outperforms similar solid fuels.

If the list of Fire Dragon’s features wasn’t impressive enough, our extensive research and testing has shown that Fire Dragon solid fuel offers the fastest water boil time of any solid fuel we have currently tested.

Performance varies depending on cooker and weather conditions, however a block of Fire Dragon burns for approximately 8 minutes (2 blocks - 12 minutes) and boils 500 ml of water as quickly as just 5 minutes.

Fire Dragon can boil 500 ml of water in 5 minutes. This is over 2 minutes faster than the second best performing fuel.

Meths boiled the same amount of water in 7 minutes, hexamine in 7.5 minutes and liquid ethanol gel in 7.75 minutes.

That’s a massive 2.75 minutes longer than Fire Dragon.

Hexamine

Trioxane

Butane Gas

Methyl Ester

Fire Dragon

Non-Toxic

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Renewably Sourced

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Suitable for extreme conditions (wind & rain)

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Burns whilst wet

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Easy to ignite

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Odourless

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Hand sterilliser

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No soot

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Safe for wildlife

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Long shelf life

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Air transportable

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Indoor & outdoor use (provided suitable airflow)

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Low luminosity flame

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Made in the UK

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Fire Dragon outperforms similar cooking fuels.

Hexamine

Difficult to light and highly toxic

Trioxane

Toxic & harmful to the environment

Gas

Not air transportable

Methyl Esters

Very sooty and difficult to light

Fire Dragon produces a quicker boil when compared to other cooking fuels.

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Dragon cooking system The Dragon Cooking System from BCB is the perfect partner for Fire Dragon solid fuel and ideal for all military field cooking.

The system packs neatly into itself for easy transportation and includes a Water bottle, Cooking cup, Cooker, Pouch, Cup lid and Flint & Striker.

This high grade stainless steel cup and hard anodised aluminium cooker system fits neatly around the 950 ml (32oz) Canteen Bottle, and then neatly away into a pouch. It is shaped to fit around your body.

Quick and easy to use with any solid, gel or liquid fuel.

■ Highly efficient Cooker ■ Made from high quality materials, this cooking system is lightweight, compact and robust.

■ The cooker and cup are hard anodised, giving it an easy to clean finish.

■ Will boil 500ml of water with a retort ration in under 6 minutes using Fire Dragon Solid Fuel.

■ The Pouch can be molle mounted onto belts, rucksacks or body armour.

■ Available as a 4 or 6 piece set ■ Comes with a black or multicam pouch ■ Lightweight: 838 grams (6 piece set) and 626 grams (4 peice set)

6 Piece set includes: Compact Carry Pouch

1: Water Bottle The black plastic 950 ml (32 oz) capacity bottle is made from heavy duty material and includes a screw top closure. Designed for the British army, this bottle is strong and robust.

Strong & robust Water Bottle

2: Cooking Cup / Canteen The Cup doubles as a cooking pot.

Cup Lid

3: Multi-fuel Cooker A robust, fuel efficient multi-fuel cooker. In transit, the cooker nests neatly and compactly beneath the cup.

4: Pouch The pouch is the perfect accessory for the BCB Cooking System.

Features include belt loops for easy transportation and a padded compartment to protect the cup lid.

Fireball Flint & Striker

Stainless Steel Cup

Hard anodised aluminium Cooker

5: Cup Lid The cup lid helps keep dust and dirt out of foodstuffs and keeps the cup insulated.

6: Fireball Flint & Striker The original BCB fire starter just got better. The new design is comfortable to hold and safe to use. It will strike thousands of times and features a compass in the handle.

What they are saying about Fire Dragon...

“Best alternative to wood we’ve found so far.

We’ve tested this fuel extensively with our backpacking woodgas stoves - it is really great.”

Wild Stoves

“If asked to choose, Fire Dragon tablets would probably get our vote”.

Extract from a recent article reviewing Fire Dragon against an alternative leading cooking fuel Bob Morrison - Combat and Survival magazine Editor

“Overall I like this clean, almost odourless, easy-lighting, environmentally friendly fuel.”

John Fenna - Bushcraft UK

“By basing Fire Dragon on ethanol, a fuel that is more sustainable than traditional solid fuels, we were able to produce a better fuel for both the user and the environment.

We had also created a product that outperformed similar solid fuels.”

James Wixey - R&D Chemist

BCB International Ltd

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