Best Low-Tech Cooking Methods for Power Outages?

ChrysanthiDream

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Best Low-Tech Cooking Methods for Power Outages?

When the grid’s down, what’s your go-to for safe, reliable cooking? I’ve tried a few methods over the years, but with all the talk about EMPs and natural disasters, I’m reevaluating what low-tech setups really make sense.

Have folks here had good luck with rocket stoves or Dakota fire holes in the long-term? I like the fuel efficiency of both, but always wonder about smoke signature if you’re trying to stay discrete. Solar ovens seem appealing—no