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Reply #10 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 9:34pm

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VicStar wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 6:01pm:

Hi All
this is my first time on this site, and I am ashamed to admit it but I have never used a camp oven before.
Cheers!

I can almost remember that far back.
Been a lot of trial and error in that time.
Also been a lot of fun and I've fed a lot of people.

Welcome to the forum.
Hope to see you at the suggested Brissy COG.

Aart

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Reply #11 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 9:35pm

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Welcome from the Mexican Brigade.

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Just do it! Best thing about this site is you get to talk about FOOD!

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Reply #12 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 9:53pm

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Welcome VicStar,

Great to have you on board. I look forward to your CO Cooking expeditions. Just get an oven and try it out and before you know it you will have a dozen or more (Be very careful Wink

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Cheers

Jono

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Reply #13 - Jan 14^th, 2009 at 6:10pm

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Hey VicStar, no disrespect to the other folks here but I have 3 ovens all from Rays Out Doors a 4.5 qt CIO and a 9 qt CIO and one Bedourie, probably the CIO are all made in China, and cheapish but that's what we could afford ( no legs) I picked up some flower pot stands made from steel which allows me to stack them. When we go away bush I cook for 3 adult males, 1 x 14 yr old, and 2 10 yrs old. Its not about having all the right bits, but as the pioneers did you become inventive, is that right folks, I have seen picture of camp fire cooking setups which are home made for the chef.

Sorry for a late resonse but I am home now.

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Reply #14 - Jan 14^th, 2009 at 7:27pm

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Michaelb wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 6:10pm:

Its not about having all the right bits, but as the pioneers did you become inventive,

Michael Youve hit the nail squarely on the head, improvising and using what you can afford is what its all about. If more people thought this way the world would be a better place. You dont need expensive or antique ovens to cook a good feed.
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Reply #15 - Jan 14^th, 2009 at 8:29pm

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Saltbush Bill wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 7:27pm:

You dont need expensive or antique ovens to cook a good feed

Your right there. In fact most of my expensive ones are decorations and may never grace a fire. Grin

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Reply #16 - Jan 15^th, 2009 at 8:24am

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Michaelb wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 6:10pm:

no disrespect to the other folks here but I have 3 ovens all from Rays Out Doors a 4.5 qt CIO and a 9 qt CIO and one Bedourie, probably the CIO are all made in China, and cheapish but that's what we could afford

G'day Michael,

Even if you do eventually acquire some beautiful old antique ovens, it’s not such a bad thing to have some Chinese ovens as well. Some of my antique ovens have been in the family for generation’s, however 25 years ago I still bought a cheap Chinese oven. I call it my ‘knock about ute oven’. It’s the oven that I take camping when I can’t guarantee the security of my treasured ovens. For example, my son and I often go away on short overnight fly fishing trips in the ute. The camp oven is regularly left on the back of the ute for long periods of time in secluded but popular streamside car parks, while we are miles away fishing. The oven is often clearly visible and could easily be stolen by passers by, however to date, I have not had any problems. My philosophy is that if it gets pinched, it’s easily replaceable for no great cost, which means that I can relax and enjoy my fishing without having to worry.

hooroo

Jacko

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Reply #17 - Jan 15^th, 2009 at 10:05am

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Agree with your logic Jacko, I do something the same but as I don't trust all people I put my two "travelling pots" in a specially made locked box under the tray of my truck. At home I regularly use my antique pots as that's what they were made for and I enjoy the contact.

There's nothing wrong with made in China CI but as in all things there's good and not so good but if you pick a well made one it'll do an excellent job. I have several" Made in Taiwan" ovens and frying pans that are probably 25 yo and they are good quality.

pd

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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Reply #18 - Jan 15^th, 2009 at 10:20am

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Saltbush Bill wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 7:27pm:

Michaelb wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 6:10pm:

Its not about having all the right bits, but as the pioneers did you become inventive,

Michael Youve hit the nail squarely on the head, improvising and using what you can afford is what its all about. If more people thought this way the world would be a better place. You dont need expensive or antique ovens to cook a good feed.
SBB

Your dead right fellas.
Until yesterday, I had never cooked a feed in a non-chinese oven.
Haven't poisoned anybody, and nobody could tell where the CO was made.

cheers

Aart

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Reply #19 - Jan 15^th, 2009 at 2:25pm

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The resurgence in the popularity of camp oven cooking will most certainly put pressure upon those manufacuring ovens to deliver on a product - value for money and quality control.

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