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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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
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
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
How To Stay Warm When The Power Goes Out
It’s getting cold outside and I AM FREEZING! I can’t even imagine handling life when I feel like an icicle, which is exactly what would happen if the power went. If utilities go out in the winter because of a natural disaster like a snow storm, wind storm or an earthquake, we will all face … Continue reading How To Stay Warm When The Power Goes Out