Is a Camping Oven Necessary? Coleman's $42 Folding Model Might Be

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Camping can be a lot of fun, but the cooking experience can be hit or miss. Sure—not many things taste better than a burger cooked over an open flame, but there’s one portable camp cooking device that can truly elevate the whole experience, and that would be a camping oven. If you’re tired of relying on soggy hot dogs or canned beans, it may be worth investing in this Coleman camping oven that’s under $50 for REI Co-op members during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale, which runs now through May 25.

REI Co-op members can get a Coleman Portable Camping Oven on sale for $42 right now, which is 41% off the original $71 price tag. How? During the big sale event, REI is giving members a chance to get an extra 20% off on one REI Outlet item with code ANNIV26. It’s a fair price to pay for a fun and functional piece of gear that’s earned a Top-Rated badge from shoppers for the joy it brings them at the campsite.

Coleman Portable Camping Oven, $42 (was $71) at REI

What Shoppers Should Know

• Best Use: Camping, van life
• Dimensions: 13.5 by 12.9 by 3.3 inches
• Weight: 8 pounds and 4.3 ounces
• Foldable: Yes

Waking up to fresh-baked pastries is typically impossible for campers, but not if you have this Coleman camping oven handy. It can bake any kind of bread with ease and warm up other meals as well. The aluminized steel oven weighs just over 8 pounds, too, making it easy to take with you to the campsite or for a tailgate. No matter how you choose to use it, the simple oven has an easy-to-read thermometer and is built to resist scratches and corrosion, ensuring it’s just as sturdy as the rest of your camping equipment.

When you’re done using it, simply collapse it and allow it to fold almost completely flat to help with portability. Just note that although it fits well on top of propane and liquid fuel camp stoves, none of that comes included.

In terms of price, you can find more affordable camping ovens at places like Walmart. However, Coleman is a trusted name in the camping game, and if you’re an REI member, this oven is just as affordable as generic-brand models.

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What Campers Are Saying

“We rough camp every year in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,” one reviewer began. “This year we had freshly-baked muffins for breakfast. It works really well.”

Another shopper said this portable oven broke the monotony of eating the same food at the campsite every day. “Best camping luxury that becomes a necessity,” they said. “It lets you have anything you want for meals.”

The Coleman Portable Camping Oven is a little over $42 for REI Co-op members during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale. Enjoy the special savings ASAP before they expire on Monday, May 25.

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