The Vargo Titanium Triad XE is a dual-fuel (alcohol / fuel tab) stove. 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, because of the dual fuel capability, the XE can be used effectively in most any condition making it a stove that we believe sets a higher standard in ultralight hiking. The Triad offers the following features: