Baking off-grid with the Omnia Oven from Sweden

One of the many things we enjoy about Overland travel is our ability to eat well. In our vehicle, we have a fridge, two burner stove with a bomber skillet and a propane cylinder. Pretty much everything we need for great meal preparations. We’ve tried different “camp ovens” in the past with limited success and were delighted when asked to try the new Omnia Oven. This will bring yet another cooling option and further diversify what we can make while traveling. A recent trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to attend KOAR seemed like the perfect time to give it a try.

It’s hard to describe how amazing it is to not only smell, but consume fresh baked goods while camping. Our typical morning smells like this. Coffee…then maybe some bacon or sausage. Followed by eggs or something covered in Vermont maple syrup. Now imagine the sweet smell of fresh blueberry muffins, or cinnamon streusel. Seriously, just typing that made my stomach growl. What about a casserole for dinner? Something you assembled and froze at home only to be slow baked to perfection while camping somewhere epic. Or a simple Tortellini with spinach and kielbasa concoction? We recently tried a few of these meals and were very pleased with the outcome.

Omnia Oven Overview:

The Omnia Oven is both simple and effective in its design. Composed of three main components; the stainless steel base, an aluminum pan and finally, an aluminum vented lid. The whole unit reminds me of a bundt cake pan with a hole in the middle. This hole allows heat from the stove to circulate both below as well as above the food in the pan. Suitable for most portable stoves, the Omnia allows you to bake, cook or heat food just as you would at home.

Using the silicone liners and muffin ring is a huge bonus while camping. Minimal clean-up while using very little water makes camp life much easier. Because no-one likes scrubbing pots and pans in the bush. The only accessory I don’t have but wish I did is the thermometer. Due to all the variables with camp stove burner BTU’s and cooking times, we found that it takes a bit of finesse to get it right. My advice is start with a really low setting on the burner and constantly monitor. The thermometer could help a bit here. It does take a little practice so I suggest trying it at home first to perfect your process.

Materials/Dimensions/Weight

• Base: Stainless steel, high-quality SS430
• Omnia Pan and lid: Aluminum
• Diameter: 8 inches, Pan volume 2 quarts, Pan height 2 3/4 inches
• Utility height including knob: 5½ inches
• Weight: Approx. 1.1 lbs.
• MSRP: $67

A perfectly sized oven rack for baking croissants or rolls. Or even aluminum pie pans for freezing a casserole at home and simply sliding it into the Omnia Oven while on the trail. Omnia even offers a portable zippered case as well as a cookbook for inspiration and a few additional accessories. From Calzones to brownies to a Swedish Pancake, the Omnia Oven is ready to take your Overland meals to a whole new level.

In my opinion, the Omnia oven is a bit bulky for backpacking. But very well suited for car camping or Overland travel. All of the accessories can be packed into the oven and fit into the optional travel bag. Or the smaller black bag that’s included with the oven. As we travel, the Omnia Oven will continue to provide us with yet another cooking option. So if adding a new dimension to your travels interests you, please take a look at the Omnia website for more information. And visit the “Overland” section of our Amazon store to purchase the Omnia Oven.