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PostSat May 21, 2016 1:29 pm 
Portable, rechargeable microwave oven

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PostSat May 21, 2016 1:51 pm 
Not yet. Looks promising for camping now, but weighs 2.6 pounds (1.2 kilograms). When the weight is shaved down to around 1 pound, I will soooo want one! cool.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif With a solar charger it could literally replace stoves for expeditions, save weight, and be better for the environment. I wish I was educated on what modern electric portable stoves had right now. Perhaps they will be competing against each other?

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PostSat May 21, 2016 2:08 pm 
Yeah, they'l have to make it lighter before I get one. Mostly to make up for the extra weight of the microwavable popcorn I'll be carrying.

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PostSun May 22, 2016 8:18 am 
I suppose I am in the minority when I say...not cool.

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PostSun May 22, 2016 2:59 pm 
I think it's amazing that they're able to make such a small microwave with such a long-lived battery pack, but I can't see it replacing my little stove. At 200 watts it seems like it might take a long time to boil water, so that 30 minute battery life isn't going to last that long. Still, with a solar panel you'd never run out of power like you would fuel. I agree that the weight is something of a concern. I'd wait for the second or third generation.

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PostMon May 23, 2016 12:01 am 
If my calculations are correct, it would take over 15 minutes to heat 1/2 liter (about 16 oz) from 10C (about 50F) to 100C (212F) with a 200W input. Not very useful, certainly not for hiking.

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PostMon May 23, 2016 5:11 am 
As the technology continues to evolve, this type of stove will have many suitable applications. Disaster rescue/recovery is just one that comes to mind. I hope they apply it to refrigerators. I would love a 1-lb. refrigerator for summer camping at 2nd Beach.

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PostWed May 25, 2016 3:20 am 
I do a lot of commercial multi-day rafting trips because I am lazy and like to be pampered in the wilderness. The stove/burner/grill/charcoal/gas/fondue/dutch oven/clean up equipment you can carry on a big gear boat is amazing. Two pounds would be the matches/gas lighters/tiki lanterns they bring. FLAME ON!!! Tom

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