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| Vargo Titanium Triad XE Dual Fuel Stove |
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Vargo Titanium Triad XE Dual Fuel (Alcohol and Solid fuel tabs) Stove.
The Vargo Titanium Triad XE is a dual-fuel (alcohol / fuel tab) stove. In general, because of the dual fuel capability, the XE can be used effectively in most any condition making it a stove that we believe sets a higher standard in ultralight hiking.
1) Fully extend the top and bottom legs and press stove legs into ground to create a stable surface (do not light on a rock or picnic table, etc).
2) Remove lid from inner container and carefully pour denatured alcohol inside container to desired level.
3) Lightly press on lid to create a seal (do not over press or lid will become difficult to remove).
4) Prime stove by squirting 5~6 drops of alcohol between the outer and inner container then light.
-If burning fuel tabs simply remove inner container and place fuel tab in center of outer base.
Our Verdict
This stove is designed to burn De-natured alcohol (Methylated Spirits) or solid fuel tablets. 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 drawbacks of Meths stoves 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 Triad has a stable base and integrated pan supports, even lighter in the tablet mode.
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.
Features
- Removable inner container
- Compact design
- Retractable top and bottom legs
- Easy to fill
- Boils two cups of water in approximately 6 minutes
Specification
- Diameter with legs folded in: 7cm / 2.75 inches
- Weight of outer (tablet stove) 26g / 0.8 oz
- Weight of both parts (Meths stove) 46g / 1.5 oz
- Burns for 15 minutes on one filling
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