When you must carry all your equipment, ounces and space become important. Here are two
ovens. Each fits into an envelope and weighs only 15 ounces. One oven fits together by
sliding the reflector and rack tongues into the slots of the sides this oven is rigid.
The other model features a hinged back that lets you reposition biscuits in comfort from
the back. Aluminum is sold in 36by36 inch sheets enough for three ovens. Of course,
if you prefer larger ovens, you can make only two.
1. Make a fray jig for the side pieces. The jig should extend beyond the bench and be
large enough to clamp securely to the bench. Frame the sides with lath or scrap plywood,
but leave an opening in the front for a saber saw. Drill holes for the saw blade and cut
slots in the jig. Make stop marks on the frames for the saw guides.
2. The top reflector pivots on a threaded rod that is rolled into the top edge. When
the oven is taken apart, thread the nuts on the rod. The walls, trapping the tongues in
the slots, are not needed because they can be replaced by small pointed sticks.
3. The rigid oven has no moving parts. If you must change the position of a biscuit,
you must either move the oven or work close to the fire. There are no small parts to pack.
From Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide No. 7263
Backpacking Reflector Oven Plans.
Reflector oven for
baking with a campfire.
Reflector Oven Diagram.
Reflector oven
made from cookie sheets.
Cookie Sheet Reflector Oven Plans.
Last edited: February 22, 2004
The NetWoods Virtual Campsite, Steve Tobin, Campmaster
