I just recieved the Bemco Backpacker Oven, as a birthday present. I am very excited to give this bad boy a test run, before my trip that is just around the corner. I am going to Yosemite and was looking forward to bring this oven with.
The reason for this post is to get other people's opinions on this unit, likes or dislikes, what to look out for, and any and all delicious recipes.
I like it... a lot. I put it through the rigors and it was wonderful. I had only one complaint. I found it a little small for some things but that was easily taken care of with a change to deeper pans.
A lot of care went into the design and there is a pride of workmanship. Weight-wise it compares to the Outback Oven Plus 10 but the Outback Oven Ultralight is quite a bit lighter. I tend to yo-yo between the three depending on the trip.
Here is a video from YouTube you (or others) may like.
I used to have a fold up stove similar to the Bemco, I can't remember who made it though. It worked very well, I mostly used it when I went with a group and we just camped in one spot for a couple days or so.
Funny video. His man cave is first rate. I love the FUPA on the guy.
This might be fun for car camping or horse packing but, unless you spend your entire backpacking trips cooking I don't think it will catch on.
Yes, Shug is a professional entertainer & and excellent backpacker and makes some very funny and informative videos.
I don't bother with taking ovens much anymore unless someone else wants to carry one. I find that putting a piece of tin foil over my wind screen makes a pretty good oven on its own. The tin foil is the only extra piece of gear I have to carry.
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