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 10 user reviews.

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From REI:
"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."

From Vargo Outdoors:
"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.&gt&gtNOW IN STOCK!!!Weight: 1.2 oz.Burn Time: 15 MinutesDimensions: Bottom stability plate 4.25 inches diameterHeight 1.25 inchesMain canister 2.25 inches diameterWARNING:&gtNever burn this stove indoors.&gtOnly use denatured alcohol as fuel. Using white gas or other fuels will cause explosion and possible injury.&gtBe sure flame is fully extinguished before re-fueling."

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."

User Reviews

Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Pete Carr, Sep 06, 2009

"If you read the other reviews, they all say it worked great in my garage/basement. The people who tried it in the field are not so sure. This happened to me. I tried it indoors and it performed OK. Full up with fuel, 2 cups, boiled (just).

On a PCT section hike from Canada to Snoqualmie Pass recently, I wished over and over again that I had tested further."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Weldman, Aug 11, 2009

"Pickup at a REI Crash&Dent sale

Perfect for day hike, 3 day trips or emergencies.
Used a 7"aluminum cake pan( dollar store) as a wind screen for a Evernew Ti 1. 3 pot, 1 liter of water in 11mins (bubbles forming) Stove/pot is 6. 5 oz ( same weight w/Snowpeak 700)."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Nickb, Jul 07, 2009

"A great stove for boiling water! I used the Pinnacle Soloist pan with it and the wind screen recommended on the Vargo website. It boiled 2 cups in about 6 minutes, using cold tap water.

To get this stove to operate correctly it is pivotal to fill it correctly! If the stove is not filled to the top it will not achieve maximum output."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Dr. Phun, Jul 06, 2009

"I have one of these and did a controlled test after reading the mixed reviews here. I found that 2 cups of water in a 2 QT Open Country pot was boiling the water with the fuel only half gone. This was in a 60 degree garage using my very cold well water."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by JamesS, May 22, 2009

"I really, really wanted this to work as I am constantly striving to cut weight and things that possibly could break but this stove failed in repeated tests in my basement laboratory under what should have been ideal conditions (no wind, moderate room temperature, and warmish tap water)."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by Tahoe Picker, Mar 06, 2009

"I bought a Vargo Decagon stove on a whim while browsing at REI. It looked like a very cool design. Then I started seeing posts about how inefficient titanium stoves were compared to aluminum soda pop can designs. So I have been doing some testing."

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Titanium Decagon Stove
Reviewed by ronrude, Feb 26, 2009

"I have heard people say they have had trouble getting a good boil going with this stove. I took mine straight to the 40 degree garage and got consistent 5 minute boil times for 2 cups of water. This was with no wind screen and 3 successful attempts with 3 different pots."

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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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