The sun oven is a great tool for cooking outdoors without fuel or electricity. The only energy a sun oven requires is sunshine! That's what makes this a great option for cooking when the power is out, as long as there is sun, even in temperatures as low as 10 degrees. The sun oven is … Continue reading Sun Ovens
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Alcohol Stoves
Alcohol stoves are great for hiking, backpacking, and cooking small amounts of food. They are generally inexpensive, light-weight, easy to use and you can make your own! Alcohol stoves require the use of alcohol for fuel. Alcohol in it's purest form can be used indoors. Although alcohol is one of the safest fuels to use … Continue reading Alcohol Stoves
Propane Stoves
Propane stoves and grills are great for outdoor cooking. There are various kinds of propane stoves, grills and cooking devices in multiple price ranges, making propane a universal cooking source. Most propane camp stoves and grills should only be used outdoors. Unlike butane, which can be stored and used indoors with proper ventilation, propane should … Continue reading Propane Stoves
Thermal Cookers
Thermal cookers are an amazing resource to have on hand! They're great for every day cooking, or for times when you have to cook without electricity and have a limited amount of fuel. Thermal cookers can cook your food for you, or keep foods warm or cold for several hours. The best thing about thermal cookers … Continue reading Thermal Cookers
Thermos Cooking
A thermos is often used for keeping food hot or cold, but did you know a thermos can be used to slow cook your food, just like a thermal cooker?! When choosing a thermos, check the label to be sure it's vacuum-sealed and rated to retain heat for at least 6 hours. This will ensure … Continue reading Thermos Cooking
Butane Stoves
Butane stoves are great for cooking without electricity, and can be used indoors with a little ventilation. Butane stoves are generally inexpensive and can be found for as little as $18, at just about any sporting goods store or super store, such as Walmart or Target, and sometimes in grocery stores. Butane fuel canisters generally last … Continue reading Butane Stoves
Rocket Stove
A rocket stove is an efficient, hot burning portable stove using tinder or smaller pieces of wood for fuel. Fuel is burned in a simple combustion chamber containing an insulated vertical chimney, which ensures almost complete combustion prior to the flames reaching the cooking surface. Rocket stove designs are most often used as portable … Continue reading Rocket Stove
Herc Oven
The Herc Oven is a cooking appliance that uses thermal energy from tea light candles by releasing radiant energy back into your food. When using the Herc Oven outdoors, be aware of the weather conditions, as wind could put out the flame on the candles. Regardless of the weather conditions outside, by using the Herc Oven indoors, you … Continue reading Herc Oven
Box Ovens
Box ovens are amazing! They do a great job of cooking food outdoors. Using a box oven is a great way to make cooking with charcoal much more efficient. The box oven keeps the heat contained inside the box instead of allowing heat to escape from the coals into the air. The best thing about … Continue reading Box Ovens
Solid Fuel Stoves
Solid fuel refers to various types of solid materials that are used to produce energy and provide heat. Solid fuels include wood, charcoal, peat, coal, Hexamine fuel tablets, pellets made from wood, corn, wheat, rye and other grains. Solid fuels, compared to liquid fuels or gaseous fuels, are more readily available and can be used … Continue reading Solid Fuel Stoves
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