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Vargo Titanium Decagon Methylated Spirit Stove. The titanium Decagon stove was designed to be a sturdy alcohol stove that can withstand the abuse of being used everyday while hiking for many months. There are no movable parts and the large center hole makes filling the stove a snap.
Once primed, simply place your pot directly on top of the stove covering the filling hole. The bottom stability plate keeps the stove stable and prevents your pot from tipping.
Our Verdict
This stove is designed to burn De-natured alcohol which is better known to us as Methylated Spirits. The attraction of this type of stove is its simplicity and reliability, while being very lightweight.
In some areas of the world, such as the US and Scandinavia, Meths is a preferred fuel and so is redily available, this may affect your choice of stove if visiting these areas.
The Decagon is simplicity itself, fill the stove by pouring Meths into the centre well and light it. In a few seconds the meths heats up and flames stream out of the holes round the top of the stove. The drawbacks are that there is no output control and the stove must be left burning until all the fuel is used up. Furthermore it needs to fully cool before being refilled.
That said with use it is easy to estimate fuel use and you can get very adept at pouring in just the right amount of fuel for the meal you are cooking.
Its weight compares well to the home made soda can stove when you consider that the Decagon has a very stable base and integrated pan supports.
WARNING:
>Never burn this stove indoors.
>Only use denatured alcohol as fuel. Using white gas or other fuels will cause explosion and possible injury.
>Be sure flame is fully extinguished before re-fueling.
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Features
- Integrated pan supports
- Tough construction, wont crush like soda can stoves
- Wide base makes for a stable platform
Specification
- Weight: 38g / 1.3 oz
- Bottom stability plate = 4.25 inches diameter
- Height = 1.25 inches
- Main canister = 2.25 inches diameter
- Burns for 15 minutes on one filling
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