Enjoying fresh, hot baked bread on the trail always was a dream of mine. However, most ovens for baking in the outdoors are quite heavy and bulky. So when I found the Ultralight Outback Oven on Amazon, I decided to give it a go and have added it to my camp kitchen gear list. I actually bought one several years ago and since then have tested it on various car camping and hiking trips.
What is Outback Oven?
Sold by Backpacker’s Pantry, Outback Oven is a portable convection oven for baking in a backcountry. The kit consists of an 10” pot parka (convection dome), riser bar, scorch buster, reflector collar (I’ve never used it with remote canister backpacking stove) and a thermometer. It’s designed to work with your own cook set (pan plus lid), which can be of 10” in diameter or less.
I found that pan from Trangia Cooking Set (400246) ideally fit with Ultralight Outback Oven.
Summary:
Outback Oven Ultralight is a great device for bringing variety into your backcountry cooking. With a little practice, you can make delicious pizzas, pies, cakes, lasagnas or casseroles – anything you bake at home. Outback Oven Ultralight is light enough (9.5oz) to carry over short distances and compact enough to fit inside a backpack.
Tech Specs:
Manufacturer: Backpacker’s Pantry
Average Price: 49.90 USD
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 3 inches
Weight Listed: 9.5 oz/ 269g
Pros:
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Lightweight
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Easy to set up and use
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Low fuel consumption
Cons:
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Requires stoves with simmer function (ability to maintain a low flame);
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The flame should be regulated very carefully. If the flame is too high, food will burn on the bottom; if a too low food will be undercooked.
Cautions:
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Not for use with stoves that have burners mounted directly above their fuel source, oven heat may cause the fuel tank to pressurize over and rupture!
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Do not use an Outback Oven with a windscreen that encloses fuel tank and stove together!
Best Uses:
Car camping, gourmet backpacking, short hiking and canoe trips
Outback Oven Recipes:
Backcountry Blueberry Pie
Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Irish Soda Bread
Final Verdict: Is the Outback Oven Worth It?
Absolutely! If you love variety in your trail meals and don’t want to settle for just freeze-dried food, the Ultralight Outback Oven is a must-have. It’s ideal for multi-day treks where you want a morale-boosting meal or simply enjoy experimenting with cooking outdoors.
For me, this oven has transformed the way I eat on the trail. Fresh bread, warm pizza, and homemade treats make every trip feel more like home—but with better views!
