Thanks for your reasoned response. So far the Sport Solar Oven looks like a good choice to me, also. What I can’t seem to determine is what the temperature range it is capable with the reflectors. Seller specs just give a range cooking without them.
To everyone that made a snarky environmental remark:
I’ve been without power for a week because of hurricanes. And for several days a number of times. It isn’t funny. I don’t think the people around DC are yucking it up right now.
I couldn’t care less about all the greenie reasons the EnviroTards give for using a solar oven, I’m prepping. This is entirely a matter of self interest and self preservation. I’ve also got a Volcano stove, lots of charcoal, the optional propane attachment and 3 tanks of propane. Which will go a lot further if I have an alternative on sunny days.
Go ahead and cook your dinner on the hood of your car. You probably won’t need a gun to protect it anyway (grin). I imagine that after several weeks of no power you won’t be laughing so hard at mealtime.
I think your reasons are very sound. Living in earthquake country can cause lengthy disruptions in public utilities too.
I’m curious though, this thread got me thinking about solar water distillers. Are there any good commercially available solar distillers?