Kestrel
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After my camp stove testing in the other thread, I also wanted to put together an efficient 'breakfast nook' for the minivan / camper - the goal being rapid deployment rather than maximizing cooking capabilities.
Two pics of possible 'as-stowed' configurations:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1muqfuqcg1a6or/20181216_100355.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nhdcuyt1z89d9q/20181216_100534.jpg?dl=0
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In approximately 60 seconds, this becomes the usable configuration;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhygxpvk6c43871/20181216_100849.jpg?dl=0
On the left is the B&D coffee maker that brews right into a travel tumbler.
(The minivan is currently getting a second (deep-cycle) car battery & 1100 watt inverter.)
On the center is the Jetboil stove, adapted to propane use.
(This setup rather nicely solves the stability / height issue associated with the taller propane canisters.)
On the right is a Coleman 'Black Cat' catalytic heater; to provide a warming station for those brisk off-season mornings, operating from another inexpensive propane canister.
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Am pretty pleased with how everything fits together.
First field testing may occur in eastern Oregon in Jan or Feb, and then the epic March trip through southern Utah.
Two pics of possible 'as-stowed' configurations:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1muqfuqcg1a6or/20181216_100355.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nhdcuyt1z89d9q/20181216_100534.jpg?dl=0
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In approximately 60 seconds, this becomes the usable configuration;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhygxpvk6c43871/20181216_100849.jpg?dl=0
On the left is the B&D coffee maker that brews right into a travel tumbler.
(The minivan is currently getting a second (deep-cycle) car battery & 1100 watt inverter.)
On the center is the Jetboil stove, adapted to propane use.
(This setup rather nicely solves the stability / height issue associated with the taller propane canisters.)
On the right is a Coleman 'Black Cat' catalytic heater; to provide a warming station for those brisk off-season mornings, operating from another inexpensive propane canister.
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Am pretty pleased with how everything fits together.
First field testing may occur in eastern Oregon in Jan or Feb, and then the epic March trip through southern Utah.
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