Dear Frank

I am enjoying the many contributions to your ‘cooker thesis’ questions
Cooking
My answer is the ‘Kitmax twin-top tuck-box’ (world patents pending)
Never heard of it…?
I designed it to provide nutrition, in a hurry, in good or bad weather, in desert, mountain or moorland, indoors (onboard) or outdoors (desert or tent).
The box has two lids, each of which serves a different function in food preparation. One part provides a vegetable cutting mat too. It also carries plates, cutlery, mugs, openers, and of course a cooker, tea, coffee, sugar, etc.
Fridge
I don’t use a fridge now - I used one on a 6 month trip a while back. After many miles the vibration fractured the gas pipe, and I haven't used one since.
Water
To keep water cool I use a French legionnaire’s water bottle. Soak the outer cloth cover with a little water, and evaporation will bring the temperature down very effectively. It works like a guerba waterskin. For cans you use an old sock to do the same job…!
Photos
If you are interested I shall get some photographs of 'the box' on my website for your design thesis (in the next fortnight).
Article
I have been planning do write a 'desert cookery' article, complete with cutting list for the twin-top box, and your question has renewed my interest!
All best Kitmax

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Kitmax - Traveller
Desert Pictures at
http://www.kitmax.com/kitmax/kit03ph...velgallery.htm
homepage http://www.kitmax.com

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