FUEL TABLETS
IGNITES IN ANY WEATHER.
BURNS CLEAN AND ODORLESS.
WHAT IS FIRESAND?
FireSand is a fuel tablet developed and patented at the University of Tartu. Firesand ignites easily in every circumstances, burns cleanly, and leaves behind only pure sand. It is a reliable solution for hiking, military use, or emergency situations. The product is created with the goal of providing simplicity, safety, and reliability where traditional solutions may fail.
FireSand is protected by a European patent in 22 countries. The product has been tested during exercises of the Estonian Defence Forces. The product is manufactured under license from the University of Tartu.
It ignites easily, even in windy and cold weather.
Compact & lightweight.
It doesn't smell and doesn't emit toxic gases
Kasutusvalmis. Ei vaja põletit. Lihtne ja kiire.
It is also suitable for lighting bonfires, grills, and fireplaces.
Environmentally friendly – all that’s left is pure sand.
FLAMMABILITY
WEIGHT
SCENT & CLEANLINESS
COMFORT
ADDITIONAL
APPLICATIONS
RESIDUE & ENVIORMENT
Traditional fuel tablets*
Difficult to ignite. May go out in the wind. Does not ignite easily.
Compact & lightweight.
Has a strong odor and emits toxic gases.
Ready to use.
Does not require a burner. Slower than FireSand.
Can be used to light a campfire, but not a grill or fireplace.
Harmful to the environment. Leaves combustion residues.
It ignites easily, even in windy and cold weather.
Compact & lightweight.
It doesn't smell and doesn't emit toxic gases
Ready to use.
No burner required.
Simple and quick.
It is also suitable for lighting bonfires, grills, and fireplaces.
Environmentally friendly – all that’s left is pure sand.
Gas burners
It starts quickly, but doesn’t work well in winter.
The smallest possible is 2–3 times heavier**. Clumsy.
It doesn't smell and doesn't emit toxic gases
The set needs to be assembled; it is not ready for immediate use.
Limited usage.
Environmentally safe.
* Hexamine-based fuel tablets ** Pocket Rocket 100 g burner + 380 g canister = total 480 g.
OUR TEAM
Martin Timusk
(CEO & CTO)
An associate professor of materials science at the University of Tartu, with over 16 years’ experience in research and development; the FireSand fuel tablet is his invention.
Martin Kannel
(COO)
An experienced IT manager with a PhD in physics, who brings operational precision to the company and is responsible for ensuring that work runs smoothly.
Raido Rõivas
(CBDO)
With over 20 years’ experience in sales and team management, leading Firesand’s marketing and sales in both domestic and international markets.
Iti-Marleen Plink
Brand and visual design specialist
WANT TO TRY IT?
Get in touch with us – we’ll send you a free sample!
sales@firesand.eu