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122 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTThese ovens may be bought in tin or aluminum*Tin Aluminum Aluminum9x12 pan. 4 lbs. 8x12 pan. 2 lbs. i2x 15 open. 2 lbs»ix X I4pan. 5^2 lbs. 8 x 18 pan. 2% lbs. 15 x 18 open. 3 lbs.10x18 pan. 5 lbs. 15 X 24 open. 4 lbs.An 8x i2-in. pan hold's just a dozen biscuits.A canvas carrying case (Fig. 78) w^hich is needed,for the baker is frail, adds another pound. A wirebroiler packs inside the reflector; it is not necessaryfor broiling meat, but it is handy for the purpose,end especially for broiling fish.A reflector must be kept bright to do good baking.The sheet steel oven shown in Fig. 79 is muchcheaper than a reflector. It consistsof two halves that nest, each4x12 inches, and a perforated shelfon which a roast or a bake-panmay be placed. It is managed like„. a Dutch oven (see Chapter XX),Fig. 79.— 1 . .1'^^^ requires more attention, as theSheet Steel Ovenmaterial is thin. A reflector isbetter for the amateur, as he cari see at all timeshow the baking or roasting progresses.Men who have neither time nor inclination torummage the stores for " calamities " that will nestwould do well to pay extra for outfits already kittedby camp outfitters. Using one outfitter's sets forillustration, we are offered:In "Armor- In "Alum-Set for Size, nested steel" inol"Two persons.. 9^ x 8^ in. 6^ lbs. $4.00 6^ lbs. $9.85Four persons.. 10 x 11^ in. 12 lbs. 6.25 lo^g lbs. 16.60Six persons... II x 12% in. 17^ lbs. 8.50 17^ lbs. 26.50Eight persons. II x 12% in. 19^ lbs. 9.40 18^ lbs. 30.00In the four-men and eight-men sets the coffeepots will be found rather stingy.An 8x18 foldingaluminum reflector, broiler, canvas case, butcherknife, cooking spoon, percolator, and canvas ivaterbucket, would add exactly 4^ pounds weight and$6.90 to the price.