Vargo Titanium Decagon Stove

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The Titanium Decagon Stove is an alcohol stove made by Vargo. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Oregon Mountain Community:
"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. The Decagon offers the following features: Compact design Easy to clean and maintain Reliable performance Weight: 1.2 oz. Burn Time: 15 Minutes Boils 2 cups of water in 5-6 minutes Dimensions:Bottom stability plate = 4.25 inches diameter,Height = 1.25 inches, &Main canister = 2.25 inches diameter Fuel Capacity: 1.75 oz. Easy to fill and empty * The Decagon is designed to burn Denatured alcohol only (found in most painting supply stores)"

From CampSaver.com:
"The Vargo Decagon Titanium 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."

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL The dependable Vargo Decagon stove is designed to withstand day-in, day-out use by thru-hikers and weekend warriors. Strong and durable design has no moving parts, thereby reducing the potential for breakage. Lightweight titanium construction makes the stove ideal for the minimalist backpacker who primarily boils water to make meals. Center hole allows easy filling and emptying; stove provides approximately 15 min. of burn time per fill. Large bottom stability plate reduces tipping and supports cooking pots. Burns only denatured alcohol, sold separately."

User Reviews

Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Bigdog, Feb 24, 2008

"This stove is slow if you want to boil water. Takes about 1 to 2 minutes to prime. Boil time was slow for 16 oz water at 46 degree inside building. Took 10 minutes to reach rolling boil. Burn time was at 16 minutes on 1. 2 oz alcohol.

Next test I added a wick at base to prime stove."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Rick, Dec 19, 2007

"I had better results than the previous reviewer. I used this stove with a JetBoil 1. 5 liter FluxRing pot - 2 cups boiled in just under 5 minutes, and Lipton southwestern style rice and beans cooking time was similar to my Svea 123R.

It's lighter, burns greener and stinks less than the Svea too!

I have to say - this stove is vitually goof proof."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Bill Kennedy, Aug 27, 2007

"On the plus side, it's very light (1. 3oz on my scale) and pretty rugged. The base gives it some stability. However, it's not a great performer. Boil time for two cups is 7-8 minutes, using not-very-cold tap water and absolutely no wind. I tried a Snow Peak titanium pan (2."

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