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Vargo Triad XE Titanium Stove

Weighed On Our Scales » 1.5 oz (42 g)

Triad design adapted to both alcohol and solid fuel (Esbit) use makes them well suited for thru-hiking

BackpackingLight.com Comments

The Vargo Triad XE is not a replacement or improvement over the existing Vargo Triad stove, but rather, an entirely different concept.

The Triad XE contains two separate units (shown above): a stove base (with fold-out legs and pot supports, above right), and an alcohol burner (above left). The stove base (0.8 oz) can be used alone when cooking with Esbit tablets. The alcohol burner can be used alone (0.7 oz) in combination with another pot stand (e.g., homemade), or, combined with the stove base for an integrated system that gives you the flexibility of using either type of fuel while reaping the benefits of the Triad's fold out legs and pot supports.

Overview

The Vargo Titanium Triad XE is a dual-fuel (alcohol / fuel tab) stove. The XE was designed for weight-conscious backpackers that recognize the advantages and disadvantages of burning denatured alcohol. Specifically, denatured alcohol does not burn as well in high altitude, cold temperatures or windy conditions. In these situations burning fuel tabs is recommended.

Characteristics of burning alcohol in the XE include intense heat during the priming stage and moderate heat once primed. Once primed the stove is very fuel efficient, using very little alcohol. In general, the XE can be used effectively in any condition, making it a stove that we believe sets a higher standard in ultralight hiking.

NOTE: A special windscreen is required! The windscreen will maintain the intensity and efficiency of the flame. Please see instructions on how to make the windscreen.

FEATURES

• removable inner container
• compact design
• retractable top and bottom legs
• easy to fill
• burn time: approx 25 minutes
• boils two cups of water in approximately 6 minutes
• fits any size pot (If you use a small diameter pot for cooking, such as a mug, simply fold the top legs in so that they rest against the top of the inner container)
• Weight: 1.5 oz (0.8 oz outer base/solid fuel stove, 0.7 oz inner alcohol stove accessory)

INSTRUCTIONS

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 a 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.

NOTE: if burning fuel tabs simply remove inner container and place fuel tab in center of outer base.

WARNING!!!!

• Attempting to burn fuels other than denatured alcohol or fuel tabs could result in explosion and possible injury.
• Add alcohol only after the stove has cooled thoroughly to prevent injury.
• ONLY USE OUTSIDE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
• NEVER USE THE XE INDOORS!!!

How to Make a Windscreen for Triad and Triad XE stoves Purchase a small amount of aluminum flashing from a local hardware store. Measure the circumference of the pot you intend to use by rolling your pot into flashing Cut the flashing to the following pattern: Important Note: the windscreen for the Triad stove should be made with air holes cut on the bottom (as shown) and long enough so that there is a gap between the windscreen and your pot . If there is not enough air between the windscreen and pot this will create excessive heat and cause fuel to overflow. Important Note: The windscreen for the Triad XE should be made without bottom semi-circular holes and there should not be a gap between your pot and the windscreen. It needs to be a tight fit. Tip: Roll and place windscreen inside your pot for easy storage.

Windscreen instructions provided courtesy of Brian Vargo.

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