One for the foodies

Lot's of you are into good tucker, me too. So good tucker needs good cooking gear.

Might need a change in the cooking department...

Packing for the desert and the Patrol has consumed a few kilo's of gear, I can't leave the camp oven at home but it's bloody heavy.

Thought of getting a Bedourie Oven when I found this.

Hillbilly BushKing 12.5 litre
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$100.00 plus post off e-Bay

Has anyone got one or seen one used? And where else to get hold of one?

Any feedback is appreciated of course.

Hi Macca,

I recently bought a spun carbon steel camp oven. Basically there were two to choose from. The Hillbilly one you’ve seen & the ‘Aussie Camp Oven’, made by Southern Metal Spinners. http://southernmetalspinners.com.au/...ping-cookware/
Both are well thought of on the Camp Oven forum ( http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com ). Each have their own fans. Hillbilly seemed more expensive for no extra benefit to me.

So I bought the an Aussie Camp Oven& got the 12” version for $71.80. (plus postage). So far all I’ve done with it is to season it (slightly different process to cast iron) but I reckon it’s a good solid item. The lid can be used separate as a frypan if wished, & it comes with a perforated metal trivet. I also bought one of their ‘Bush Woks’ which I have used (& won a camp cooking comp with it). :)

Bedourie’s have less height. Can’t recall but I think there may be a small difference in height between the Hillbilly & the ACO.

Thanks Cuppa, saw them but didn't like all the "handles". Need you to do a cook up and post your results!
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Just in my handling of the thing whilst hot (I did the 'seasoning over a fire) I really didn't find the handles a problem, in fact quite the opposite. The two handles on the pot make for a far more secure feel than a single one, whilst the lid one remains folded down out of the way unless needed. The lid one would come in handy when using it as a fry pan, or lifting it off with coals in it.

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Thanks Cuppa, saw them but didn't like all the "handles". Need you to do a cook up and post your results!
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I have the first model of the above oven I've found it great for stews when a heap go away,
Might want to invest in a pair of multi grips or design your own handle when using the lid
as a fry pan. Ive had my "Bedourie since the late 80's and still as good as the day I brought them.
Only down side they are not good for bread making, but I have cast iron ones for that.
The handle is a PITB to use on mine
Hillbilly are designed for use with heat beads as well, good system plenty of combo's

Leaning toward the Aussie Camp Oven, like the smaller overall diameter lid for a start.

Yep bought one, thanks Cuppa you got me looking with fresh eyes and could see it was better.

Order placed 8.00 pm on the 6th, here at 2.00 pm today the 9th, that is service.
Makes that bloke that recently told me all sorts of porkies to be a bloody clown, SA is probably further away than Eastern Vic!
Rang the metal spinners and the bloke is a hard case with heaps of stories and tips.
He said roasted Camembert cheese is a treat, yum I would enjoy that!