HEATING:
Portable Kerosene Heater:
Burns kerosene which is clean
Small and portable, lightweight
May only store for 1-2 years. Because of fuel, must be kept in cool,
Dark place and rotated heats a large area
May double as a cooking stove
Woodstove:
Burns wood, fuel may be kept for several years if kept dry
Stove is economical and heats a large area
May also double as a cooking stove.
Fire (camp or pit):
Same as a wood stove
May use a large metal dish for pit or build a fire proof wall around pit
May cook over a fire
Fire or chiminia:
Fire place must be in the design of your home, of course
Chiminia’s are portable fireplaces that may be placed out on deck,
Patios or the ground
Burns wood for fuel (last for several years)
Economical and easy to store
COOKING:
(Wood stoves, fire (camp/pits), and kerosene stone from above)
Propane or gas camp stoves:
Small and portable
Burns efficiently, use little fuel
Fuel must be stored in cool, dry place, away from the house
Sterno stove:
Small and portable
Fuel must be kept dry and cool
Purchase fuel from outdoor equipment stores
Back pack “tablet” or ethanol or gellied stoves:
Very compact and lightweight
Burns alchohol based fuel only
Handmade models easy to assemble with “cheap” items
Any and all of these heating and cooking items. Fuel and assembly ideas may be found on numerous sites on the internet (too numerous to list). Find the perfect one for you to pack, sore, and use then prepare for your whole family (space and amount).
FUEL: If possible, a reserve of fuel such as wood, coal, charcoal or oil should be part or a storage plan. When you are deciding what fuel to store in what amounts, remember that wood stores for several years. Coal and charcoal slowly oxidize and should be stored under ground away from the house. Oil and petroleum will slowly oxidize as well. Kerosene will store well, but must be used after 1-2 years. Remember to keep paper and matches for fire starter on hand.
