Solar Oven Source--Finally

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By Kellene Bishop

Hey Folks. Several months ago I was waiting for a solar oven business to finally post it’s site. They didn’t. Why? Because they were bought out by another company–Five Star Preparedness. So when I found that out, I made friends with Five Star. (It wasn’t really hard because they use the same executive virtual office that we do. Hee hee) Anyway, their site is not yet live, BUT…I wanted to let you know that they ARE able to take solar oven orders now. All you have to do is call them at 801-734-9596. They only offer two solar ovens, but they are the only two that I recommend. And the best part is, that they are offering a KILLER price on these. After they shared the price with me I thought, “Hmmm…that’s pretty much in line.” But then they shared with me that EACH solar oven purchase includes two 3-qt enamel pans, thermometer, and a WAPI–oh, and the prices included shipping. In that case, I have to say that they are the best priced that I’ve seen. In fact when I went to the manufacturers sites, they didn’t even offer them for these prices.

I’ll give you the run down on the ovens for your education. The heartiest one is the Global Sun Oven. It’s got a 15 year guarantee and is intended to be used everyday for 15 years. (You’re not likely to use it that much. So that should tell you about it’s ruggedness.) It weighs 21 pounds, but it has a “suitcase” handle on it and is easily portable. It gets up to 450 degrees and you can double stack pans in it. It also has a leveler in it, so that regardless of you having to tilt its base in the winter time, your food stays level. I have personally done a 17 pound turkey in mine (about a pound shy of what they claim you can do in them…but I couldn’t find a bigger bird.) Anyway, the limited time offer price through Five Star Preparedness is $255. That includes shipping, thermometer, two 3-qt. dark enamel pans, a water pasteurization indicator, and the reflector, of course.

Photo c/o Solar Cooker

The other oven is the SOS Solar Oven (also known as the Sport). This one weighs only 10 pounds. It’s intended for regular use for 5 years. It has a wider surface than the Global, but it’s not as deep. I like mine for that reason, but it’s not as rugged as the other. The limited time offer price through Five Star Preparedness is $175. That also includes shipping, a recipe book, thermometer, WAPI, and two 3-qt. enamel pans.

I’ll provide you guys with a link when they give me one. But in the meantime, you guys can at least get yours for a killer price. By the way, I tried to get a discount for Prep Pro folks, but they claim (reasonably enough) that every day, every item is priced rock bottom so that they can get as many of these into people’s homes as possible. Makes sense to me. Let me know how you guys like them. I LOVE mine. (And am even thinking about getting another Global in the event I have to cook for a small army of folks in a disaster.)

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"We call her Momma" Says:

October 16, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Yea!!

wade Says:

October 16, 2009 at 2:38 pm

For those that don’t know, WAPI stands for Water Pasteurization Indicator.

Alohi Says:

October 18, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Thank I was wondering what that was.

October 16, 2009 at 2:47 pm

That is a good deal for the Sun Oven with the included accessories. All Sun Ovens come with a thermometer, but the price of two pans and the WAPI (with shipping) is $40. The price of the ovens from the manufacturer are $289, but you can get them from local distributors (check the KSL Classifieds) for $220 – $230 (including shipping). So, if you want two pans and the WAPI, Five Star appears to be the way to go. I searched high and low for the perfect pan to fit in the Sun Oven and after purchasing and returning three different models, bought the one from Sun Oven. I am inclined to believe that Sun Oven has contracted with Granite Ware to produce the 9.75″ pot as it is not available anywhere else and perfectly fits on the self-leveling shelf. This dark, thin-walled type of pan is important for optimal cooking in the sun oven.

Kellene Says:

October 16, 2009 at 3:01 pm
That’s cool if you’re local Wade. But keep in mind we’ve got readers from New York to California. When you have the shipping in there too…well, I was just plain amazed, frankly.

Also folks, know that you don’t HAVE to have the dark enameled pans to cook in a sun oven. But it sure does make it cook faster. I’ve also just sprayed the outside of a Pyrex dish with black BBQ grill paint, put foil over the top of it and then a dark towel over that and it cooked just fine. Just took a little bit longer.
1. Terry Says:
  
  October 16, 2009 at 4:12 pm
  I live on the western side of Washington State where the sun is a rare item from October through June. Are overcast sky’s a problem for the sun oven?
2. Kellene Says:
  
  October 16, 2009 at 4:21 pm
  As long as you have enough sunlight to cast a shadow, you can cook in a solar oven.
3. wade Says:
  
  October 16, 2009 at 9:42 pm
  The free shipping does not stipulate a location, so you could order it from the Utah distributors I mentioned regardless of where you live.

amber Says:

October 16, 2009 at 5:14 pm

I wonder, for the Sport, if that price includes the reflectors. I have found in my research they often don’t automatically include them, and that can make a difference.

Kellene Says:

October 16, 2009 at 6:10 pm
yes, it does include the reflectors.
1. amber Says:
  
  October 16, 2009 at 8:38 pm
  OOOH that IS a good price then!!!

razr Says:

October 16, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Sunoven sounds great…..now I have to figure out ” bear proofing”

Kellene Says:

October 16, 2009 at 6:11 pm
a bear won’t get into a solar oven any more than they would het into food on a fire. it’s dang hot and nicely sealed.

October 16, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Thank you for the bear info….will print it out and put it on BBQ in case the bear that stole the steaks off my very hot BBq can read….we do have a bear problem here….they are hungry too and that may be something to look into in the future….I know that most do not have that problem….and I don’t mind it as I have no small children….but you do have to be aware…..they were here first, I chose to live in the mountains….I am the intruder…I am wondering how would a major intrusion of people or whatever may come effect animals ….they have to eat,feed their young just as we do….I have to deal with very large animals on a daily basis…..but how many are???? How many people would shoot an animal that was just hungry? Then not know what to do or how to preserve that meat and leave a smell or remains to bring in other animals….I know this is not one that most have to deal with…..most that live in bear,mountain lion country know how….there are few of us lucky enough to live in God’s country…..what if city dwellers try to come to get out of harms way…..they need some instruction as well…..

Kellene Says:

October 16, 2009 at 7:49 pm
ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Holy cow! I was just reading a “big bad survival book” (Cody Lundin) that was even saying that they typically do not do that!
1. razr Says:
  
  October 16, 2009 at 8:00 pm
  They will do anything to eat,feed their young,or survive…..just as we do…..but they can’t read….guess they don’t know they shouldn’t do that….
Lisa Says:

October 23, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yeah, this is something we need to consider in Northern Minnesota. I call it a blessing. Larger animals require less hunting time….I think an underground storage placedat least 1/4 mile away made out of ironwood cage, surrounded by and covered with log, covered with plastic and dirt, and an old steel door might do the trick. Surround it with traps, you have more meat.