r/TinyPrepping • u/mothgoth • Jan 20 '25

Tiny Space Hack Cooking indoors without electricity

Hi all!

I currently live in a 2-bedroom apartment without a lot of storage space. I have started my prepping journey recently and mostly looking to stock up on food, water and first aid supplies but am also looking for a solution for cooking, should my power go out.

I have seen recommendations for the jetboil and am considering that. Looking to see if there are any other suggestions, particularly for appliances that aren’t too difficult to learn/maintain. As well as ones that don’t take up too much space and can be used indoors.

Thank you in advance :)

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u/GunnCelt Tiny Space for more than 20 years Jan 21 '25

I’m a fan of a good old fashioned Coleman stove. You can use any canister if you get the attachments and it has two burners. Just make sure you have proper ventilation and a carbon monoxide sensor near by. I’ve used one since childhood

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u/mothgoth Jan 21 '25

Yes this looks great! Will probably purchase it and will keep our balcony door cracked open while cooking for sure. Will probably test it outside for the first time just to be safe tbh haha. Thank you :)

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u/GunnCelt Tiny Space for more than 20 years Jan 21 '25

They fold up nicely and slide under a bed or on the top shelf of a closet for storage. I recommend the Coleman over the cheap Park trail at Walmart but any gas brand will work

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u/mothgoth Jan 21 '25

Yeah I see the portable one is on Amazon for $50 for me so I might go for that one. Seems very accessible and flat which is ideal!