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MikeinMpls
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04/20/2020 04:48PM  
Has anyone here used one of these, or can speak about it? It looks interesting but I need input of others.

Mike
 
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04/21/2020 07:07AM  
I do not own one but one of my tripping partners does so I have seen it in use. Packs down nice and assembles quick. I think you have to play around a little to find the right stove that works best for it. Most will work.....but I think some work "better".
 
Savage Voyageur
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04/21/2020 07:59AM  
Our group has used these and others. They all will work, you just need to be careful with the temperature. If the stove does not have a simple bi-metal thermometer you need to install one. Most recipes call for 350 deg. Start by heating the oven for a few minutes, then add your food and watch the temperature. Adjust the flame up or down to keep you in the temperature zone. I’ve found it cooks just like your oven at home. Also there is the outback oven, and a reflector oven.
 
04/23/2020 08:57AM  
I have not been able to convince myself of the usefulness. I can bake just as well using the "pot in a pot" method or by inverting a pot lid and turning it into a dutch oven.

Of course if I do not have to carry the stuff cast iron dutch ovens are hard to beat!

butthead
 
MikeinMpls
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04/23/2020 04:22PM  
Thanks everyone. I think I'll either make my own simple baking setup or go with a Bakepacker type arrangement. I'm just a beginner BWCA baker, so I'll start small.

Mike
 
billconner
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04/24/2020 05:27AM  
Don't overlook the jmo - jello mold oven. Cakes, pizza, brownies, muffins. Very easy and light. I only use mine on my Dragonfly but reported to work on fire.
 
OldFingers57
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04/24/2020 08:43AM  
Another option and a good DIY project is a Reflector oven.
 
04/24/2020 09:48AM  
DP again!
 
04/24/2020 09:48AM  
MikeinMpls: "Thanks everyone. I think I'll either make my own simple baking setup or go with a Bakepacker type arrangement. I'm just a beginner BWCA baker, so I'll start small.


Mike"


Never a bad idea. Learn something about the topic, then pick your way through. Even something as simple as a few feet of aluminum foil can be turned into an oven.
One piece of cook gear always interested me, Fry Bake Pan again for the versatility.

butthead
 
scotttimm
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04/24/2020 12:20PM  
OldFingers57: " Another option and a good DIY project is a Reflector oven. "


I'm thinking of trying this out:

Cookie sheet DIY Oven
 
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