Anybody ever used a solar cooker? [View All]

[chaska]

There's an article in this month's New York Times Magazine about them. Apparently, they are quite nifty. And work pretty much just like a crock pot.

They're being distributed in third world countries to prevent deforestation. They'd be great in the summer to keep from heating up your whole house, but from what I understand they can be used year round. Could really save some energy in the coming "post-oil" age.

I can't believe with all my years of outdoors experience (and DIY gear making experience) that I never considered one of these before.

I want to build one. Haven't found a plan that suits me yet though.