Design Features of the
Sport Solar Oven

The Sport is amazingly effective because of its innovative design features. Here are five of them:

1. State-of-the-Art Insulation

Good insulation is the most critical requirement for a great performing solar oven. The Sport insulation has an excellent R 6.5 value. It is reinforced with glass fibers to protect it from heat degradation and help it resist crushing.

The Sport insulation material will not absorb water. It is composed of thousands of tiny, sealed, air holes that water cannot penetrate. This is a key design feature because moisture is always present in solar cooking as steam and humidity.

2. Exclusive Insulated Top

All solar ovens must let in sunlight. Most designs lack insulation in the lid resulting in heat loss during extended cooking times. The Sport lid is insulated with an innovative, exclusive, 1-inch air gap between the thicker molded lid and the taped on plastic film.

3. No Tip Over

Tip-over from wind, rough terrain or slope can be a major issue in solar cooking. The broad footprint and low center of gravity of the Sport make it aerodynamically and physically stable.

4. Summer & Winter Cooking Positions

The Sport is designed to cook in two positions: a 60-degree slant for a lower angle sun (winter), and a 30-degree slant for direct, overhead sun (summer).

The 60-degree slant happens when the oven is placed on its back, and requires slightly smaller pots than those that come with the kit.

30-degree (summer)| 60-degree (winter)
 

5. Light Weight and Easy Handling

The SOS Sport weighs only 10 pounds. It is made from lightweight structural and insulating materials. Because it is lightweight, it is easy to move the oven in and out of doors, automobiles, tents, etc. There are no worries about the lid falling off since four clips secure it.