A Decagon is a 10 sided polygon shape. This Decagon Ultralight Alcohol Titanium Camp Stove was designed to withstand the abuse of being used everyday while backpacking or traveling for extended periods. There are no movable parts and its titanium construction make the stove dependable and durable.
The large center hole makes filling and lighting the stove a snap. Weighing only 1.2 ounces with a burn time of 15 minutes, the stove is ideal for single entrée meals.
Once primed (1 - 2 minutes - warm and burning strong) 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 holes in the side will permit flames to come out and heat the pot. Putting the Pot on the stove to early will snuff out the flame. With a little practice it is easy.
Always be sure to fill the Decagon stove all the way to the top of the large center hole. If filling less-than-full the flame will not reach maximum output.
Weight: 1.2 oz.
Burn Time: 15 Minutes (boil 2 cups water in 5-6 minutes)
Bottom stability plate = 4.25 inches diameter
Height = 1.25 inches
Main canister = 2.25 inches diameter
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.
Tip: A ready source of fuel is a product called "Heet" (see additional pictures link above). It is used to protect fuel systems in automobiles. it is found at auto parts stores and in the auto parts ailses at Department Stores. The Yellow Bottle Heet is 99% methanol, which burns with a clean, blue flame, similar to that seen with most denatured alcohols. A 12 fluid ounce bottle currently costs around $2, and would be enough for 4-5 days. Try to avoid the RED HEET bottle - it is a different formulation with isopropyl alcohol which burns a yellow flame, lower temperature and tends to leave black residue on the stove and your pots and pans. It can be used in an absolute emergency, but try to get the YELLOW HEET. The HEET factory bottle is made for ONE TIME use. It is not suited to trail storage and measured pouring into a stove. Get a special bottle for alcohol, such as those sold in the sidebar on this webpage
