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3 Powerless Cookers You Can Make Using Scraps

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When the S hits the fan things are going to get real dodgy. One of the most terrifying aspects of this situation is that the power is going to go out. For those who have not prepared to turn the power back on, it’s gonna be a dark time both figuratively and literally. 

3 Powerless Cookers You Can Make Using Scraps — If SHTF, the power will obviously go out, the gas will stop and you will end up starving or adapting. Over at thesurvivalmom.com they have 3 powerless cookers you can make very easily and actually work really well.

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Be aware of this. 

Even if you don’t have the money for a generator you can still do things without power. What are the most important things the society and you do with power?

  • cooking
  • lighting
  • cleaning water
  • heating homes
  • processing waste
  • transferring data

Some of those answers are easier than others. Its gonna be a tough deal if you are the guy who has to clean water on a mass scale without power. That is why we have backup plans for this. 

To cook, however, is much less complicated.

Rocket Stove

Most people know about the rocket stove. Using one small soup can and one large soup can you can make a rocket stove that is an effective cooking stove and boiler of water. These stoves are simple to make and will get the work done. 

There are many ways to make a rocket stove. Some even do it in ammo cans! 

Apple Box Oven

The apple box oven uses charcoal and is the only option on this list that uses that. Still, the oven is made of an apple box and aluminum! These are also simple to make. 

Wonder Oven

The wonder oven is effectively a cloth and insulated thermos. It operates on a very similar principle. Your food has to be boiling first before placing it in a wonder oven but it will hold that heat and cook things over time. You can use this in conjunction with the rocket stove for a powerless long term system that uses next to no fuel. 

3 Powerless Cookers You Can Make Using Scraps — If SHTF, the power will obviously go out, the gas will stop and you will end up starving or adapting. Over at thesurvivalmom.com they have 3 powerless cookers you can make very easily and actually work really well.