Coleman Packaway Oven

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So if you are backpacking, bikepacking or riding on a motorcycle, you probably don’t want to have this beast with you. The purchase of our Futura Pressure Cooker was one of these typical discussion rituals that lasted months, eight years ago in India, and turned out to be one of our best cooking equipment we ever bought. You’ll definitely want to bring along a few back-up canisters if you’ll be out for more than an overnight trip, and we’ve found that two quality 10,000-BTU burners are ample for most uses.

Propane tank Gauges: If your portable camp oven runs on propane, a propane tank gauge will ensure that you don’t run out of fuel in the middle of cooking. At one place, high on the Chilean altiplano, we baked inside the Land Cruiser instead, converting the vehicle into a sauna in the process. The Backpackers Pantry “Parka’ is much smaller in diameter then Camp Chefs “dome”, which makes it easier to center on camper burners. Keep in mind, if you’re using heat in more than one area, your unit will consume more fuel than ovens using only one heat source.Christa had been a chef at her own restaurant in Switzerland for years and has always baked her bread, including while on the road. Cut into the shape of an inverted T, it covers the top and sides with the leg of the T folding over the back. When setting up a campsite, designate areas for cooking and food storage to make sure your cooking space is a safe distance from your tent. The biggest change was the substantial boost in power: While the original model was pretty average with two 10,000-BTU burners, the new 540+ ups the ante with 14,000 BTUs of output per burner, beating out alternatives like the Ignite Plus (10,000 BTUs), Coleman Triton (11,000 BTUs), and many others here.

Those who get out a lot and like to cook intricate, diverse meals may find the investment worth it, but the 20,000-BTUs-per-burner output is decidedly overkill for most.Plus, GSI nailed the details with a built-in and easy-to-grab carry handle, a powder-coated exterior, and generous windscreens to block light gusts. If you won’t be traveling far from your vehicle, a camping stove will offer a substantial increase in performance and the added heft and bulk likely won’t matter much. Folding sides: A number of portable camp ovens fold up to fit in backpacks, supply bins, or other tight spaces.