Stanley Cook Set - Hack #15 - Solar Cooker

[@WayPointSurvival]

Here is a great way to cook in the outdoors without using a fire, electric or gas, just the power of the sun! It is inexpensive, and easy to make and maintain. Once again the Stanley Two Cup Cookset proves itself to be one of the most versatile cooksets that I know about. Check it out and leave me a comment in the section below, thank you so much for watching!

[@benterwellen]

James these hacks for the cookset are just great, Im waiting for you to turn the cookset into a 2 bedroom apartment, simply amazed at your ingenuity.........

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@Not_Sure_]

It's large enough for 2 boiled eggs.

[@Hoppesno9er]

Giving thanks before eating. One of the reasons why I’m hooked on this channel.

[@WayPointSurvival]

My faith is very important to me!

[@paradyne1T101]

You're going to turn many of your subscribers into millionaires with the money they'll be saving with all your well thought out hacks Great upload..PLEASE keep them coming!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and I'm glad that you like the videos.

[@fredscott1702]

It took me about 16 videos to realize James was saying a prayer before he eats. It's an inspiration and I thank him for it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and noticing!

[@markcox1457]

James, I've watched this video a few times now and everytime I amazed at how simple this solar stove is. I have all the materials to try this myself here at the house. So I'm looking forward to trying this out. Also, I appreciated all the hacks and knowledge you share with us, but I especially like the fact that your videos are reasonably short, you get to the point and don't drone on for the sake of talking. Very good communicator! Thanks again. Godspeed!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@tomjjackson21]

I love that you're doing these. Everyone has this coookset. Brilliant to make a series on them. I suspect these vids will generate views for a long, long time.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

That's really incredible: two hundred and fifty degrees, without direct sunlight! I actually really like the Stanley in all black, I think that's the first time I've seen it that color. As always: great video, stay safe out there and God bless!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Actually, it was in direct sunlight when I got that temperature. Thank you for watching and commenting, my friend!

[@dyslectische]

And still people forget a dog or baby in the car .😢

[@sineriafrankenstein7316]

I have a LOT of those dollar tree reflectors. I use them as sun and privacy screens in my rv. Super cheap and effective. And now i can cook with them in a pinch!!! Thank-you!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@robslagle]

I’ve enjoyed this series very much. Me and my Boy Scout are going to use some of the hacks on our cooksets.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad you are finding the hacks useful!

[@SunyJim]

I like that it's got good double use, as a lightweight reflective sleep pad as well as your solar cooker.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, definitely a plus. Thank you!

[@walkerone9833]

For cold weather get the vehicle reflective pad with the trapped air pockets. It insulates and provides some limited comfort above the felt like bottom of the pad in this vid. However, it will take much more room in/on your pack. Great for tent or hammock underquilt.

[@rosewood513]

I purchased a Sun Oven, very highly rated, and expensive. I love it. I have made many meals in it especially in the summer here in the deep south when you don't want to heat the house. I have made many soup and casserole dishes. I made banana bread and pumpkin pudding. I loved making my dogs their dog food since I never feed them store-bought. If done carefully you can cook 2 meals at the same time, I will even make sweet and red potatoes. They went very high in price, now being $4.99 I paid $3.99, and worth every penny. It is a totally different experience from campfire cooking. Mine can heat up to about 375 degrees which is good enough for anything. I am watching all your videos I haven't seen yet. Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Thanks so much!

[@trogdor1979]

There are so many great tips in this series, thank you for them all! As for this one, living in TX, you can simply set the can outside. A former coworker of mine would set a can of food on his dashboard at work and by lunchtime it was steaming hot. I'll have to try this on a cooler day.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! Yes, in areas like Texas you definitely have a lot more solar powered opportunities!

[@sentaukrai]

Very clever. Especially with the multifunctionality of the sun shade. One suggestion i might add is using trekking or tent poles in place of sticks, just in case you dont have any access to any and if carrying either of those for a sleep system.

[@jamessotherden5909]

Simply awesome idea. Ive done some mods to my wifes and my cookset. Need to watch your previous videos and see what else I need to do. You are doing a great service by showing us how to get the most of of a simple cook set.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad to be a help!

[@robertryden8036]

James. First off, I like that you say a prayer before eating. Second, I like all of your hacks. I've seen some with better ideas on what I've done. Keep it up.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you like them!

[@kentuckygirl8282]

Thanks for this! You have given me an idea to try, with my sun oven and my black crock pot liner. Going to try that on the next sunny day! Thanks James! God bless!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you liked it, God bless you too!

[@songs1791]

This is a fantastic IDEA!! I already had all the components to make this and I tried it out yesterday but with beef stew...WOW I could not believe how hot it actually got with even overcast skies!!! And the reflector as a sleeping mat (double duty item now)....OUTSTANDING!! By the way my WayPoint Survival t-shirt arrived yesterday, going to order a couple more items!! God bless you and your channel!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Awesome! It really does work well. Thanks for the kudos on the T-shirt and for supporting the channel. God bless you too!

[@fadilxheka1232]

I was hoping someone would comment on how hazardous the plastic could be on ones health. Ideal for survival. Love your vids. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you like the video!

[@worm_vaquero]

The plastic bag is oven safe, design for cooking turkey in

[@walkerone9833]

Hi James, another great hack. I really had hoped the Stanley people would contact you on your series of hacks on their cook set. I emailed them several hacks ago. I wonder how much difference there would be if you had one set w/o the black heat paint. Interesting to see the real difference. Don't know where you get the ideas for these hacks or if they are self generated but we all out here are enjoying them immensely. Thank you!

[@WayPointSurvival]

The black heats up better than silver. Just look at all the commercially available solar ovens. They all come with black cookware. Most of these hacks are self-generated, just trying to think outside the box. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments!

[@SueD.]

Clever design. I like how you were able to add the thermometer.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jamesclasby1134]

Ok , this is a very good idea, using the reflector as a bed is a great idea too..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching, glad you liked it.

[@tony7106]

Being in the MN ND area and all the severe droughts we are having this is a nice tool to add to the kit! Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you liked it! Just remember it only works well on quite hot days in our latitudes. Probably mid to high 80's and up.

[@tony7106]

@@WayPointSurvival noted!

[@Sam2sham]

Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so very much, it is greatly appreciated!

[@geof.ridenour3088]

Nice job and I appreciate you bowing your head before eating. Take care brother

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@HelloL.G.]

wow! this is incredible! and something that someone with little to no skills can do. thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi James. Yet another brilliant hack! I really love this one; especially the black pot! Stay safe ATB. Nigel

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much my friend! So glad that you liked it!

[@keithgabel755]

Great idea and you are really awesome for taking a moment to clearly give thanks before eating. God bless you in all your endeavors and thank you for your great videos!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and may God bless you too!

[@zacwhite1368]

Lmbo I’m heading to Texas Tuesday and I’m binge watching your videos because your a buckeye and I carry the same kit not to long ago I got from Amazon.I’m so going to cut the cups up idea definitely. I’m a trucker and all over the country so I try to prep for those situations too. Great videos brother❤️ and ideas.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, stay safe on the road!

[@Bgraytful]

I've used this kind of reflective sun-screen & oven bag cooking multiple times. the trick is to be sure to use a black container to cook in and make sure the reflective surface really does track the sunlight. I've reached temperatures to bake, cook rice, cook eggs, etc. I keep a sunscreen & oven bag in my car trunk for emergency use also. Any food safe black container (even blackened with fire soot) will work to cook.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, thanks for watching!

[@TNBushcrafter]

I know it's a bit different but here's one for ya. When I was younger working on HUGE construction sites with 2-3k construction workers we were ingenious. This was back when safety wasn't pushed as hard as it is now. Didnt have access to microwaves, or running water. We would take a box, throw some of the foam from lighting packaging around the walls of the box, then wrap a welding blanket around it. A couple 500 watt halogen stand light heads on top. Throw a can of soup, beans, chili, or whatever in at 9:00 break pop a hole in the lid and let it go. By lunch it would be scalding hot. Was great when way up north and stuck outside in coveralls, safety harness, and tool belt for 12 hr shifts in the snow all day.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's a really cool idea, thanks!

[@unwin42]

Very nice build. I've got a Haines 2.0 SunUp Solar Cooker that works great. If I didn't, this would definitely be on my list to try. Thermal water disinfection without flame is quite a feat at the price point your build hits.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching the video!

[@coachhannah2403]

I get water to about 115*F in the sun using a 1' square of foil and a half liter titanium cooking cup. Saves fuel, but I suppose one could also rehydrate at that temp - it is just at the upper edge of comfortable eating heat... Should work for larger sizes, too! Took about an hour or two (data in the other room).

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's a great idea. Thank you for the info!

[@Hoonozit]

I keep one of those sun reflectors in my bed roll. Painting the pot is better for it anyway. I may try it out but I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for the video. As always thumbed up.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@carlosgermansanchezlizarra9629]

THANKS A LOT JAMES , USING THE SOLAR ENERGY , IS MORE EASY , FUNNY , CHEAP AND VERY ECOLOGIST , I SEE YOU LATER BE FINE

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@Sam2sham]

Like that black paint tip. Thanks!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@garysheets2434]

I say that would be great for boiling couple of eggs .love it GOD BLESS YOU

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes it would, you can actually just put them in the solar cooker and cook them in the shell. Thanks and God bless you!

[@tomaslepp]

Yes, I do like this video as well. Was really wondering how this would work out. As always, you are brilliant!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

Now, that is BRILLIANT!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

This is a great hack. We just had a big power outage in this area, this hack would be very helpful. Thanks and take care.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great! So glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Outstanding I would never thought of solar cooking.Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@Flashahol]

Neat trick! My experience with high heat paint is that it never really sticks to the surface. Any regular automotive spray paint will do a better job - don't forget how hot the hood can get. Extra tip: you can easily find recipes to cook on your car engine, probably works very well for solar cooking...

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great ideas, thanks!

[@paulmood308]

I love your hacks James. I have several of those DT sun shades ad well. I was going to use them along with DTFB to make cheap window covers for car camping.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great idea! Thank you for watching!

[@XabooAlex]

Just love your ideas. Looking forward to trying them

[@kennnuthatch5724]

Using that high heat paint will also make the fire soot wipe off easier!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@1wetpaint]

Great video. I would think you could use the same system to bake with.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, you could. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dvig3261]

That would work extremely well down here in southern Arizona...

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@SpamMusubi308]

Hey another hack cool the French press had me a little stuck so I'll stick with freeze dried coffee but this solar hack definitely going to play with 😁👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@whatzthis64]

Thanks for the hacks, I really appreciate what you do, and I hope you have a great day friend. Brian.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@MichaelR58]

Another good idea, Stanley should be taking notes , thanks for sharing, stay safe, God bless !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks 👍 God bless you too!

[@cocacolafiesta]

Excellent video. A great way to heat up dehydrated food so p;entry of choices! Thanks for all your great ideas!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@jasontrausch9745]

Outstanding James!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very nice. Perfect. Take care James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@drewsteffen8166]

Hi all , it gets close to 110 degrees here in Arizona in the day. It is a good way to cook.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Glad you liked the video!

[@CBG3000]

I appreciate the video; hard work and thought put behind it .I think your pushing it with this hack. But, hey you got to do, what you got to do sometime. I still like the steamer hack. Keep up with the hacks👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@Cetok01]

Nice idea. I use the Stanley pot too, and have been following your mods. I'm wondering if you might get slightly more efficiency by moving the pot about 4-6" from the back of the reflector. Perhaps by taking a sheet of paper taped at the same diameter as the pot, holding it endwise (vertically), and moving it along the front/back axis of the cooking area you can find the most intensely-focused "sweet" spot?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good idea. Thanks for watching the video and adding this to the comments!

[@Bgraytful]

@@WayPointSurvival if you have a bucket you can create a funnel shape of the sun-screen then insert into the bucket and with an improvised grill (wood sticks?) to hold the cooking container in the middle of funnel-in-bucket, cook that way. it gives reflective heat all around the container.

[@vvogt4252]

Very Cool Idea! Thanks Brother gonna make one. Have a great week.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Thanks for watching!

[@mrhalfstep]

James, I wonder if you could suspend the pot by the bail over a bowl shaped reflector ( formed with the hole in the ground that you suggested ) with a tripod and string to get a more ideal aim at the sun and a pot location that would be closer to the focus point of your reflector? Could maybe shorten cook time on really sunny days or make this system work even on sort of overcast days. Waiting for the hack that changes this into a "Sleep System". LOL

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, you could. Good thinking.

[@TBoss3313]

Will be using this idea a lot!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, thanks for watching!

[@mortykatz2236]

Very good option

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@florarix7091]

Any person will be lucky to have you around if and when.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@TACHILL]

Great idea man. Get them temps up nice n hot. I bet you here i could easily hit 400°

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very possibly!

[@taber247]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas. I noticed INSIDE of the pot also sprayed black, what is the benefit please?

[@WayPointSurvival]

The inside of the pot is not sprayed black, as I wouldn't want paint particles in my food. It must have just been the shadow while I was filming.

[@taber247]

My apologies, I did think it risky eating paint flakes. I saw that only the lid outer was sprayed. Thanks for the correction and clarification.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@rld1278]

You also could have used more binder clips to run a stick thru for stabilizing the sides as you did to prop up the front.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, you could. Good idea. Thank you for watching.

[@baseballmorgan8338]

Another great idea, thanks James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@alimfuzzy]

This would be great on Australia... so often during summer we have fire bans.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, solar ovens are an amazing addition to any kit.

[@DennyT71]

I saved this video. Very good. Thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@RalphReagan]

Going to try this

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@jasondavis8332]

Another awesome and inventive idea, thank you for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TheMongo1357]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO Sir!! Now I've definitely got to try this!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

James, OK, you have topped yourself now! ♥️ it You are always keeping me glued to the screen when I see a new STANLEY hack 🔥🙌👍. Btw, wonder if you could add some water into the pot and make it a mini Solar Pressure Cooker? Wow! That would offer up endless possibilities !!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! You could only make a pressure cooker if you could have a lid that would hold enough pressure in order to build it high enough to work. Still, it's a really good idea! thank you so much for all your kind words and for consistently watching this series. Hopefully you'll stay with me when I move on to other videos!

[@constancemiller3753]

And I was going to buy a GoSun$$$$$ and all I needed was the Macgyver of camping hacks. 👨‍🍳

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! However, GoSun is a great company!

[@angelafowler508]

Thanks. I will try it it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@carlosgermansanchezlizarra9629]

EXCELENT DY , EASY AND CHEAP , IS FUNNY AND REALLY WORK , T KS JAMES , SEE YOU LATER

[@WayPointSurvival]

Much appreciated!

[@OldNavajoTricks]

I like this, as I'm existing in Britain I'll likely never use it, but handy to know regardless :-)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Easy Recipe Tip: Mix 1 can Hormel Chili and 1 can Manwich. Savory & Tangy, especially if you melt some Colby Jack cheese on top & use it for nachos! (We call it leftover dip!)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sounds tasty!

[@derealovesurvival7549]

Another great hack brother James I will try that one day...ATB and God bless you

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you and God bless you too!

[@wanderingcalamity360]

I'm curious if this would render the "frying pan" hack unsafe as a result of high temp paint on the lid? Probably, but I suppose that there's nothing stopping you from using the Sierra cup as a frying pan, so no real loss.

[@WayPointSurvival]

After curing the paint on the lid by proper heating, I see no reason why the paint would be a problem. However, the cup could be used in such a way if it bothers you as you said. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MooseOnTheLoose99]

If you want to remove the black/sooty coating from your cups and pots, make a paste from baking soda and apply it with a paper towel. The stuff just rimses right off.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very good. Thanks for watching.

[@simonwinwood]

❤ genius tips, as always. many thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome!

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Very cool James, thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@mattgregory1739]

Another interesting and clever idea James, great job?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks 👍

[@DougPalumbo]

Damn! Now I want chili! Great video!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@jakeells66]

Welcome to waypoint survival, and on this episode I'm going to show you how to turn your Stanley 2 cup cook set into a hydroelectric dam!

[@WayPointSurvival]

LOL, I hadn't thought of that one!

[@margaretadler6162]

Excellent idea, Thanks James! ATB Sam Adler

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I got to try this one, thank you so much.🤓

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@BingWatcher]

James, I have been really enjoying your series on ➡The Stanley two cup cook pot. It's something that we all can afford to purchase and will last many, many, years! 🏁🏁🏁 Thank you for sharing this information with your channel and we are going to be looking forward for more updates to come❗ 😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@jerseydevil7895]

" Great idea/ video. Could you use one of those 11" x 14" sized magnifying sheets to speed up heating?"

[@WayPointSurvival]

Probably, if you placed it at the right location and distance from the pot.

[@bobpadrick7718]

Very cool. 😎 Should be able to use a Mylar Space Blanket instead, right?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, as long as you can keep it focused on the pot. Thank you for watching the video!

[@chiefkirk]

Good one brother. Simple and effective.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Chief!

[@Bushmanschool]

Great review brother.i want to try this way.Thanks for sharing.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@billyrstewart3279]

Another great one brother. Wonder if that bad boy will boil water on a hot sunny day ? Somebody has to give a go.

[@WayPointSurvival]

It very well might! Just a matter of enough time and sunlight to build the temperature.

[@billyrstewart3279]

😉 I would be curious to know,If it will , yes sir it will take some time. God bless. Keep up the great work !!!

[@BillHinson]

Very cool another great idea

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@billbuyssilver76]

That was awesome!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@tazman8271]

That is awesome. I've watched a lot of videos on "baking" roll, cornbread etc using zebra cans etc. Over fire, alcohol stoves..... do you think you could bake food using the reflector?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, with some practice, you could.

[@amandahamby7756]

Impressive!!!!! This was awesome

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Hey James! Thanks for yet another great video. I wondering how much heat loss you are really looking at without painting the kit? Did you try it before painting it? I’ll be interested to see how the cook kit works in this setup without painting it. Also, i know you been cranking out these videos, but was wondering if you ever selected a winner for the cook kit? Thanks and hope you staying strong James!

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

This would be good to know actually, great video but I don't fancy painting mine black

[@WayPointSurvival]

I prefer my cookware black. Wood is a poor conductor of heat and so a blackened pot absorbs much more of the radiant heat in the infrared spectrum from around the pot itself than a silvered one. Also a blackened pot is a more efficient emitter of infrared than a silvered one and so it also cools down faster. However, when sitting on a gas or alcohol stove, it's more about the conductivity of the metal than the color as it is being directly affected by the flame from mostly the bottom area. In this case, a copper or an actual silver pot (not Stainless Steel) would be the best conductor. I did not try it out in the silver stainless steel configuration as I wanted the best heat absorption possible. I have not yet selected a winner as I am waiting until I am done with the Stanley videos to do the drawing. I will post a video on it and name the winner.

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

@@WayPointSurvival Good to know, I will look out for it :)

[@clayjohnson9498]

Great hack!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@johnnybushman651]

Once again you came up with another good one. Simple and easy and you could cook more than one thing at a time. Would that be efficient enough to purify water ? Thanks for the video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, you could easily pasteurize water with it. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@worm_vaquero]

Pasteurize temperature is all that is required for pathogens boiling is a waste of resources

[@deanoverton4440]

Yes I just watched your video on solar cooking dose it matter if you spray it or not just asking sire

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it needs to be black to absorb heat more efficiently.