FUEL TABLETS
IGNITES IN ANY WEATHER.
BURNS CLEAN.
WHAT IS FIRESAND?
FireSand is a fuel tablet developed and patented at the University of Tartu that always ignites, burns cleanly, and leaves behind only sand. It is a reliable solution for hiking, military use, or emergency situations. Created with the goal of providing simplicity, safety, and reliability where traditional solutions 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.
IGNITION
WEIGHT
SMELL & CLEANLINESS
CONVENIENCE
ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS
RESIDUE & ENVIRONMENT
Traditional fuel tablets*
Difficult to light. Can go out in the wind. Poor ignition.
Compact and lightweight.
Smells bad, releases toxic gases.
Ready to use.
No burner needed.
Slower than FireSand.
Can be used to start a campfire, but not a grill or fireplace.
Harmful to the environment. Leaves combustion residue.
Lights easily, even in wind and cold weather.
Compact and lightweight.
No smell, releases no toxins.
Ready to use.
No burner needed.
Simple and fast.
Also suitable for lighting campfires, grills, and fireplaces.
Environmentally friendly — only clean sand remains.
Gas burners
Quick ignition, but performs poorly in winter.
The smallest option is 2–3× heavier**. Bulky.
No smell, releases no toxins.
Requires assembling equipment, not immediately ready to use.
Limited use.
Safe for the environment.
* Hexamine-based fuel tablets. ** Pocket Rocket 100 g burner + 380 g gas canister = total 480 g.
OUR TEAM
Martin Timusk
(CEO & CTO)
Associate Professor of Materials Science at the University of Tartu with more than 16 years of research and development experience, and the inventor of the FireSand fuel tablet.
Martin Kannel
(COO)
Experienced IT manager with a PhD in Physics, bringing operational precision to the company and responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Raido Rõivas
(CBDO)
With more than 20 years of experience in sales and team management, leading FireSand’s marketing and sales in both domestic and international markets.
Iti-Marleen Plink
Branding and visual design specialist.
WANT TO TRY IT?
Get in touch with us — we’ll send you a free sample.
sales@firesand.eu