stormkjøkken

Stormkjøkken, literally storm kitchen, is a portable cooking device designed for use during emergencies such as power outages caused by bad weather, and for outdoor cooking in camping or field conditions. In Norwegian households it is commonly kept as part of emergency preparedness equipment to provide a reliable way to prepare meals when a regular kitchen is unavailable.

Most stormkjøkkener have a stable base, a burner with adjustable flame, and a windscreen or protective housing. They may include pot supports and, in some models, built-in fuel regulation. Compact variants are designed for easy transport and quick setup, while larger units aim to offer higher stability and capacity. Use requires a stable surface and adequate ventilation; outdoor use is recommended, and indoor use should be limited to well-ventilated spaces with precautions to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.

Fuels and variants vary. Some stormkjøkkener operate on gas canisters (isobutane/propane), others on liquid fuels such as white gas or lamp fuel, and there are models that use solid fuels or alcohol-based tablets. Many designs emphasize wind resistance and efficiency, and multi-fuel options allow using different fuels depending on availability.

Context and purpose: Stormkjøkken is part of a broader outdoor and emergency-cooking culture in Norway and other Nordic countries. It serves both practical needs during outages and recreational purposes for camping and expeditions. Safety considerations include proper handling and storage of fuels, operating outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, keeping combustibles away from the stove, and never leaving a lit stove unattended.