Parabolic cooker for camping

[Roy]

For anyone who camps during times when campfires are forbidden or where firewood is scarce, have you considered a parabolic cooker? I'm wondering how portable they are for drive-in camping.

[Rain]

I have seen these and they don't look too portable. I suppose you could strap it to the top of your car but then you would not have much room for anything else. There are solar box ovens that are very portable but they don't cook food fast like the parabolic cookers do.

[Lamebeaver]

Nope, never considered it.

[Grandpa]

No, not a parabolic but a folding reflector oven works very well. One of the Den leaders brought one on a cub scout day hike and made pizza using the fire rather than the sun. A parabolic may be more efficient but a pain to carry.

[Ready]

Yeah Grandpa, I've used the ovens before and they work well but they do take a long time. I've seen a parabolic cooker at a "go green" fair at a college and they had collapsible models. I don't know if they're as effective as the regular ones but they do exist. I'd want to try it before buying though.

[WildRover]

Where would you buy such a thing? I don't know that I'd take it camping but it could be handy for home cooking. I'd try one for sure.

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


Saw a Solar Oven Combo advertised in Emergency Essential's January Specials catalog. A complete kit, including two 3.4 quart pots, plus other items. Weighs ten pounds. Cost is $199.99.