Survival gear - Vargo Triad Stove

[rcplanegy]

@johnmonk66 if you look at any other alcohol stoves they all usr denatured alcohol, found in the paint section of any hardware store. Or another good option is called HEET its a water remover for car gas tanks found at most auto repair shops. Good luck!

[martyt76]

what kind of cook pot is that?

[wakeNbakePIZZA]

wow that must be a monster coyote i have never seen coyote tracks that big i though they where bear at first

[johnmonk66]

Can I ask the type of alcohol you use? I tried my vargo with 91% Isopropyl alcohol and the vargo never blossomed, it just burned out.

[JimboJitsu]

nice, thanks for sharing!

[wevor4tard]

stop with the videos!

They're just too damn good!

[actionadventures]

Hey, you've got a great channel and I'm looking forward to checking out the videos. Subscribed.

[28bull]

I subscribe to your channel. I know at lot of things that you teach ,but you always seem to have one idea that I had not considered.

I love your Texas accent,; My son-inlaw is Texan. If the two of you were talking from another room, I wold have to guess who was who.

I enjoy your vids.

Keep up the good work!

28Bull

[huntinguy532]

What kind of alchol dose it take cause i live in Canada and it would cost a lot to have there bottles of fuel and would like to have the stove.

anyone know message me thanks.

[markynark]

huntinguy532, Really? What kind of Alcohol does it take? There is a ton of comments about that below. Take a peek and you'll find your answer.

[cwaj]

The old Coleman works for me....Seems to long and too little.

[woohog1]

Maybe Vargo should throw in the fuel bottle for those of us that use the code YT at check out! Im open to a counter offer. just kidding guys, looks like you make a great product.

[monkeyjemik]

how do you put out the flame?

[fortmacghosthunter]

i noticed somehting about how to videos on types of survival tools others as well you have shown how to start it with the match spoke about the flint starter now all was good till the end alot of people may need some instructions of how to extinguish the flame once you are done using the stove eg: do you have to wait till the fuel has been used up or do you blow it out , or do you pour it out etc . may be a good idea to do a vid on how to extinguish it when you are finished with it thanks !

[markynark]

fortmacghosthunter,

With these, the best way is to simply let them burn out. There is no valve, so you dont turn it off. They are designed to burn for 15-20 minutes then run out of fuel. Shorter burn times if you have less fuel. So, alot of people practice on how much fuel you would need. even if you fill it more than you need, in just a few minutes, the stove is done anyways because it runs out of fuel. Its designed to heat up one meal for one person. Let it cool & restart for another

[nightshade7206]

well at least I know how to make a pack of noodles now. hehehe just joking, so over all I take it you liked the stove? Why would you let it prime? it does not appear that it holds a good quantity of heat, only disperses it.

[markynark]

Priming is required because the fuel (Denatured Alcohol) works best in these types of stoves when its hot. If you could see the flame, it would appear like any natural gas stove where the blue flames are coming out of the holes in the stove, and travel about 1/4 to 1/2 way up the side of the Sierra cup; Therefore it does not disperse. In the wind, a panel is needed to keep the heat more focused on the pot.

[metamurph]

Nice it is a commercial version of the pepsi can stove, I use these for very light weight but not as fast on heat up and the modern all in one pot/butane stove.

[tim3jones]

Good job nice video bro!!!!!!!!!!

[PhilTakken]

Kory has grown alot since i subscribed.

[Kriegsarschmann]

I approve!

The good thing about an alcohol stove is, potentially, you can brew your own fuel source. It isn't hard to build a still, and what's even better is you can drink your fuel too. :)

[PhilTakken]

I like that idea. Reflux still - nice and pure 180 proof! / 90% volume.

[Kriegsarschmann]

Plus, antiseptic. I love versatility.

[markynark]

Denatured Alcohol Warnings: Like all alcohols, denatured alcohol is flammable, and extreme caution should be taken when using it around fire or sparks. Carefully label any denatured alcohol intended for storage. No matter what the type of mixture, denatured alcohol should never, ever be consumed, no matter how safe one thinks it is. Swallowing this solution could cause severe illness, even death

[markynark]

Denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol have many similar qualities, but they're formulated with very different uses in mind. Though rubbing alcohol can be substituted for denatured alcohol in some applications requiring gentle solvency, denatured alcohol should never be used on the body. It's too often made with ingredients that shouldn't come into contact with the skin, such as gasoline and acetone.

[Kriegsarschmann]

... Which is why you don't use denatured alcohol, just regular alcohol that hasn't been denatured and rendered unfit for ingestion. Personally, I think if you've brewed alcohol, denatured it, and then for some reason drink it then let's hope you were without children.

[markynark]

@Kriegsarschmann There are people that use Everclear. The benefit of Denatured Alcohol is it has none of the taxes associated with the high price of 200 proof drinking alcohol. Further, other types of alcohol will leave a dark residue on your pots, denatured does not. Also, the obvious one is that Denatured has been tested as the only fuel that will burn properly in this stove. So, from a liability standpoint, I have to support what Vargo Outdoors suggests, which is Denatured Alcohol.

[Kriegsarschmann]

Denatured merely means something was added to make it poisonous and therefore is not an alcoholic drink subject to tax and health regulations. Commonly, methanol is added, though pretty much anything poisonous can be added.

I brew my own fuel and consumable alcohol, essentially they're mostly the same thing except for one will definitely kill you, or blind you in methanol denaturing.

[markynark]

@Kriegsarschmann, You've pretty much got it. But what makes it denatured isnt nessesarily poison, it could be simply very unpleasant. Thats the minimum of a denatured classification. However, then other things can be added later to also make it poisonous. Personally, I think it would be cheaper from a time perspective to simply buy denatured alcohol than brew my own.

[Kriegsarschmann]

I've got the facilities for it, so why not? I'm limited in the amount of consumable alcohol I can have, but fuel? Nah, I'm fine with that. I run my lawnmowers and other small stuff (plus two cars) off of it.

Save a lot on gas, and, I'm pretty set for any disaster. If needed, I can produce enough to sell in times of need. I imagine if somebody brought me a bunch of corn, I'd make them some ethanol no problem. :)

[seka1986]

it looks cool next to that little creek with coyote tracks.

[quintili1]

Nice review. Once again thanks for the info.

[hedgehoghunter007]

only problem i can see is that if your carrying alchohol around why not just carry a regular little camp stove with it's own little fuel bottle?

[marcjacobi]

K9's will only have visible claws when they do not walk all day on concrete or hard rock ;-)

[EastCoastOp]

invisi flame. very nice.

[alikill]

Nice review.

The "can stove" design is a solid one.

[KLipneR]

hey i suggest keeping an eye out on the coyote population. up here the population is out of control and relative to 5 years ago, there are hardly any deer left at alll. deer tracks are far and few between. it will take years to bring back the deer population, even without a harassing coyote population

[Aqualiteking]

This thing costs $50 in NZ. Personally I would make one out of a coke can than buy the Triad.

[markynark]

One other thing, the Vargo Titanium Sierra 750 Cup has holes in the lid - The main purpose of the holes is to strain water while keeping your meal inside.

[OneWithGuns93]

what kind of fuel does it burn ?

[markynark]

The recommended fuel is Denatured Alcohol. It can be purchased from any paint store for about $20 per gallon. I am reading these posts, and I am answering them as quickly as I can. Mark - Owner of ReadyPRO Inc.

[briggsandstratton1]

alcohol

[187plumber]

great video very cool little set up

[ViolentKisses87]

During an emergency you could save fuel by just throwing the noodles in at the start.

[05MagnumSXT]

You answered the one question I had. Can you start it with something other then a match. Good Review.  Thanks.

5/5

[MIBstudios]

A small alcohol stove & fuel in your car is a life saver especially in the winter for heat if you break down. It is good to have all yr in case your stuck and want to eat some real food vs snacks.

Only problem: Can't see the flame & that is why they were the #1 cause of boat fires when most boats had them (in the ole days).

[markynark]

@MIBstudios

Denatured Alcohol does burn best because it leaves no black resisdue on your pots. However, at night or in low light you can see the flame, but not during the day. Simply brushing your hand over to feel the heat will be sufficient to know if its lit.

[MIBstudios]

I eat most of my meals in the daytime.

The problems on boats is that they rock non stop and not seeing the flame prevents you from noticing a problem ASAP.

By the time you know you have a problem, you really can have a huge problem epically if you are not watching the pot boil.

[markynark]

@MIBstudios

Definately not recommending them for boats. Good for hiking though!

[MIBstudios]

GREAT for cars up north in the winter too !

A REAL life saver for sure !

We ALWAYS have on in our car !!!!!!!

[1975Minn]

Was that a snake in the water going by when you were lighting the stove?

[mikeblan789]

@1975Minn i dont think so it looks like just a stick

[ace62399]

@1975Minn it looks to me like a shadow or a beetle

[markynark]

Also, anybody can get an additional 15% off any Vargo item at ReadyPRO by using coupon code 'YT' - expires the end of January 2010

[markynark]

For those that are interested, the fuel recommended by Vargo is Denatured Alcohol. I purchased 1 gallon for $20 at my local paint store. Also make sure you have one of Vargo's fuel bottles as they seal really well.

[Spooky420us]

hey kev what are you useing for fuel

[MissPickletoes]

If the stove runs out of fuel while using it....do you have to let it cool down before refueling it?

[markynark]

@MissPickletoes

Yes, these hiking/camping stoves are designed to run out of fuel; enough to boil water and have your meal. It only takes about 3-5 minutes for the Titanium stove to cool off enough to cook another meal. Sometimes simplicity is better.

[MrBillTroop73]

Always let ANY stove cool down before refueling it.

[lanegjones]

remind me not to ever go hunting  with you guys!

[bs2137]

How do you put out the invisible flame when the food is done cooking? If can't do that and you just let it burn out the fuel, how do you know when that is done?

[survivalistboards]

@bs2137 - once the fire gets going, you can see it.

Shortly after the noodles are finished cooking, the stove runs out of fuel. So it works out well.

[PartisonConfederate]

Might have to check that out....after my wife finishes shopping..lol

[meetcha2nite]

good job

where the heck r u guys? " wearing T's" we got 2 inchs of snow overnight,

[survivalistboards]

@meetcha2nite - we are in southeast Texas, just north of the beaumont area.

[AndrewXAnarchy]

Wow, This stove is really doing the rounds.

[hallard069]

Biggest thing with these stoves is to utilize a windbreak/shield at every chance so the stove doesn't blow out or lose the BTU's being directed to the pot causing it to cook quicker. Also, I've found alcohol stoves don't work too well in below freezing areas unless really protected. A way to keep them going in the winter time is to put some Purell or fire starter gel on the burner when lighting it.

[m6996j]

i saw one of these made out of a soda can on metacafe site

[PestControl02]

how do you extinguish the fire??

[texaslunkers]

Awsome vid. 5* Thanks for the heads up on this stove.

[JosiahsBackpack]

You got my jacket!

Love the gear reviews. Yeah the alcohol stove is gonna be the way to go for me. good stuff.

[survivalistboards]

@JosiahsBackpack - no, you got "my" jacket.

[bigtintheheat]

Looks like its pretty cool, about how much does that little thing way?

[MrCableguyken]

bout an ounce and a half for the stove

[bigtintheheat]

Nice, thanks for the reply.

[rangecrew501]

i might not have watched the vid all the waybut is tthere a specific way to put your stove out?

[USNERDOC]

Nice review! Thanks.

[profesas]

cool,...

[gunzanrozes]

Cory is getting too old to being talked to like a child.

[pk066392]

HEET in the yellow bottle is my preffered fuel for that type of stove

[dlvmark]

Lets see the deer hunting, Tips techniques how too's processing and cooking deer.

[twointheface]

the fluid is that just rubbing alcohol or is it something else?

great vid btw, know it or not you are doing a great service.

[GlockAnimal]

"Heet "is the best for these alchy stoves

[MrCableguyken]

the yellow bottle heat, or slx denatured alcohol..rubbing alcohol has alot of water content, and wont give you as good or as clean a burn.

[godsend420]

vid worked for me

how did the deer hunt go ?

★★★★★

[MadBadVoodo]

Nice little stove!!

Five Stars!!

[deepwater1974]

It keeps stopping at 0:32. It loads all the way but keeps stopping.

[dsarti1]

hummm another black screen video