--Watch for clearance, sales, used items. I have seen sales on solar ovens almost every summer. I’ve also seen camp stoves on clearance or at thrift stores.
--Ask for them for gifts when people ask about birthdays or Christmas gift ideas.
--Set aside money each month--however much you can handle per month, and plan 1-2 months beyond what you think you will need to buy whatever method you want--in case prices go up, so you can watch for sales and so if you need to buy fuel in addition to the stove/grill/oven, you have enough to buy some
--Make your own. A simple stove can be made out of a #10 can, see this post for how I made mine. A simple solar oven can be made using a car window reflector, see this post for how to make it. Patterns and directions for making wonderbox ovens are available online, see this post for how I did it.
--Combine resources with neighbors and/or family that live close by. See if you can get group rate pricing & shipping. Or get together to combine skills & resources in making what each needs/wants. Another option with this is to find others close by that might want to help chip in to buy or make a powerless cooking method that then can be shared amongst the families--just be sure to set up before hand who will store it, rules for use, etc. as you don’t want contention or grudges being held.
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