Vargo Outdoors Decagon Stove
$34.95
Vargo Outdoors Decagon Stove Video
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
- Because this stove system has a capacity of less than 1 liter, the average boil time specification represents the time required to do 4 separate boils of 0.25 liter of water
Imported.
Please note: We may not ship stoves to addresses in Japan or Korea.
| Best use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Liquid |
| Fuel | Alcohol |
| Burn time (max flame) | 20 minutes |
| Average boil time | Unavailable |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 1.2 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 ounces |
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Mar 4, 2016Consistent and Indestructible
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Feb 25, 2016Followed directions, worked greatI've used many soda can stoves, and wanted something that wouldn't get crushed. Just kitchen-tested the Decagon, and I'm very pleased with the outcome. Three tests: First test: Snow Peak Ti...
Read More I've used many soda can stoves, and wanted something that wouldn't get crushed. Just kitchen-tested the Decagon, and I'm very pleased with the outcome. Three tests: First test: Snow Peak Ti 700ml pot with 20oz. of tap water and 1.5oz. of fuel (top of center fuel ring) using Kleen Strip Denatured Alcohol. Wetted the top outer edge of stove with alcohol so it dribbled down the side and pooled lightly at the base to promote initial flame bloom. Bloomed in less than 20secs. Placed pot on stove once bloom was full; less than 30secs. Bottom bubbles in water at 2mins; light boil at 5mins; rolling boil at 7mins. As fuel burned, the flame gradually decreased to burnout, while maintaining rolling boil to burnout at 22mins total burn time. Second test: Same pot and water volume using 1.0oz. of alcohol (slightly below top edge of center fuel ring). Wetted stove top edge as before. Initial flame bloom and pot placement the same. Same water heat-to-boil results, with total burn time of 18 mins. Third test: Snow Peak Ti 450ml single-wall cup with tap water just below cup lip and 0.7oz. of fuel (about 1/4in below top edge of center fuel ring) - intended to boil a single cup for tea. Wetted stove top edge as before. Initial flame bloom and cup placement the same. Similar water heat-to-boil results, with total burn time of 12 mins. Very good results for an ultralight Ti alcohol stove. The trick being the fuel wetting of the top outer edge of stove with alcohol to promote initial flame bloom. Per the directions, this is the recommended method to start the stove, and it worked great for me. This test also proved different fuel levels still bloomed-to-flames in about 20 seconds, in the kitchen. Outdoor temperatures and wind will certainly affect bloom time outdoors. A windscreen is highly recommended outdoors. Stove design of pot height allows effective flame contact-to-pot throughout the total burn time. Flame temperature starts high and tapers off as fuel burns off. -
Jun 4, 2015Great stove when traveling by airI bought this stove because I would be traveling by air to get to my camping location and I needed a product that TSA wouldn't prohibit in my luggage. I was quite pleased, not only with the ...
Read More I bought this stove because I would be traveling by air to get to my camping location and I needed a product that TSA wouldn't prohibit in my luggage. I was quite pleased, not only with the ability to fly with this stove but by its operation in general. It is simple--just one piece of metal with no moving parts--and it worked reliably the more than half a dozen times I used it over the past week. With a single fill of fuel, I could, for example, (1) heat water for hot tea and then cook instant oatmeal or (2) steam broccoli and then cook a pre-made soup. In other words, each simple meal could be prepared with one "round" of fuel. I found that I got about 15 minutes of burn time after the stove had been primed with each use. As for the travel advantages, the fuel burns off completely each time, so I wasn't flying with hazardous materials. (Contrast what would be required if I wanted to fly with my other camp stove, which has a separate refillable fuel bottle that connects to the stove body. I realized I'd have to buy and then abandon the refillable fuel bottle, as I wouldn't be able to fly with it to or from my destination.) Also, denatured alcohol (the fuel) is widely available. (If you're using denatured alcohol for the first time, I'd recommend also buying a small funnel to reduce the mess you make when pouring the alcohol from the canister into the stove opening.) There's a great video on YouTube that demonstrates how the stove works. -
Jun 25, 2014Better than the can stovesAfter extensive construction and testing of different can stove designs, Vargo's Decagon is better than them all for several reasons: Durability - Titanium construction is far stronger and ...
Read More After extensive construction and testing of different can stove designs, Vargo's Decagon is better than them all for several reasons: Durability - Titanium construction is far stronger and more durable than an aluminum can. Strength aside, aluminum cans burn up eventually in a campfire, titanium won't. Fuel Efficiency - More fuel efficient than can stoves, using nearly 50% less. When going ultralight, one must consider how much fuel they need to carry. Boil times - While Vargo's claim of 5-6 minutes for 16oz were not reproducible, even with a windscreen, boil times are less than or equal to cans on about half the fuel. Design - Design with integrated pot stand means only one part versus the pot stand, penny, and tuna can lid needed with some can stove designs. Downsides - Could nest better with Vargo's 900ml pot. Priming takes 1 to 3 minutes. Primes faster when filled with > 1oz fuel. Despite longer priming times, it's still far more efficient then can stoves. -
Apr 24, 2014Great little stove!I dinked around with some DIY can stoves first. Some worked pretty ok but I wasn't quite satisfied with the fuel efficiency so I tried the Decagon. It's worth every penny. Very light weight ...
Read More I dinked around with some DIY can stoves first. Some worked pretty ok but I wasn't quite satisfied with the fuel efficiency so I tried the Decagon. It's worth every penny. Very light weight but sturdy. I liked the wide base... very smooth, reliable, and fuel efficient. Ounce or so of fuel, 12.5 minutes from ignition I have 3cups of rapid boiling water. (yes.. 3cups) and I'm seeing another 10-15 minutes of cook-simmer time. Drop it in a shallow tin can with some vent holes and it's even faster. -
Mar 4, 2014Less than impressedI want to love this stove but I simply can't. Heat output is not as good as a few of the homemade stoves I have made. It wouldn't work with my Optimus weekend HE(my go to) because the stov...
Read More I want to love this stove but I simply can't. Heat output is not as good as a few of the homemade stoves I have made. It wouldn't work with my Optimus weekend HE(my go to) because the stove wouldn't stay lit with the heat exchanger that is on the pot. It works with my imusa and snow peak pots but it is simply takes too much time for me. I will keep it as a novelty as I have many stoves in my quiver but this one is not my go to for sure. -
Aug 7, 2013Cute little stove, needs some helpThe instructions didn't say what fuel to use. I tried rubbing alcohol and was not impressed (very sooty). Then I looked up references on internet and switched to HEET and much more satisfi...
Read More The instructions didn't say what fuel to use. I tried rubbing alcohol and was not impressed (very sooty). Then I looked up references on internet and switched to HEET and much more satisfied. It must have a windbreak to transfer enough heat to the pot. I opted for a $6 canned alcohol stove, the kind that folds up and has a little grate on top. The Decagon fits in it perfect and worked great, except it needs to lift up about an inch or so. One wide mouth mason jar ring under the stove should do the trick. It should boil 2 cups of water on one fuel load in about 7 minutes. I discovered my stove has a pinhole leak at one of the lateral welds. It does not appear to affect the function of the stove, though I hear it is not a unique problem. The stove is a bit pricey, but it is made of titanium and should be otherwise fairly bulletproof. Good pack fodder. They say denatured alcohol is also a suitable fuel. -
Jul 22, 2013Great stove with a little fine tuningI got this stove as a gift. I found that enlarging the holes slightly with a 5/62" drill bit made a huge difference in ease of lighting and boil time.
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Read More I love that it has no moving parts and thus no chance of mechanical failure. It burns denatured alcohol, which is cheap and can be found anywhere, which is another big plus. It is super lightweight and is easy to pack. Make sure that you follow the directions and fill it all the way up! If you don't, it will not prime. If you spill a little fuel around the rim and a little by the base, you it should prime in about 30 seconds - 1 minute. Boils two cups of water in about 6 minutes in my experience. I wouldn't rely on this stove for group cooking, but for 1-2 people it is great.