Most camping enthusiasts know it, many have it, (almost) all love it: the Omnia camping oven. Whether grill, gas stove, (mobile) hot plate or open flame on gas, kerosene or spirit stoves – with the Omnia you can prepare delicious meals everywhere, no matter if you are traveling with the tent, camper or caravan.
And yet we campers are often also tinkerers and want to constantly improve something or try something different – for example, if you want to do without aluminum in food preparation. So it’s not surprising that more and more alternatives are coming onto the market for this extremely popular product as well – with the same hole shape as the Omnia, with baking pans without a hole in the middle, and completely different variants of ovens that are also worth taking a look at.
In this article, we’ve compiled the top 9 alternatives for the Omnia – so you can decide which model will fit best in your camping kitchen.
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Omnia oven: brief overview
Enclosed you will find a short overview of the Omnia:
- Material: aluminum, variant with ceramic-coated mold
- Structure and capacity: a stainless steel base, an aluminum baking pan and a painted lid with small holes – the Omnia is ready. The three components of the oven described above – the base, baking pan and lid – form a self-contained system in which both top and bottom heat are emitted, thereby cooking or baking the food. The bottom heat is created by placing the flame on the stove, and the top heat is created by the hole in the middle and the special lid. With 25 centimeters in diameter, the oven offers just under two liters of capacity and weighs 350 grams.
- Price: from about 35 euros (as of October 2023)
Omnia alternatives:
There are now many camping ovens on the market: models that are very similar to the Omnia to ovens that have a completely different design and function differently, but can also be an interesting alternative. The order of presentation is in descending order of similarity to the Omnia.
Petromax Camping Oven
The similarity to the Omnia oven is not only due to its appearance, the design and functionality are also very similar to the Omnia oven. You can also use the Petromax on the gas stove and over embers (but not on an open flame), it also works well to put a grid between the pot and the embers.
Material
The main difference from the Omnia: the Petromax oven is made of stainless steel – this is both a minus (weight) and a plus (health). Cleaning is also easier, as stainless steel is much less sensitive than aluminum.
Structure and capacity
The oven consists of three parts. A bowl at the bottom, inside it the ring shape and on top a lid – including handles, a real plus in handling. At 32 centimeters in diameter, it is larger than the Omnia, and the capacity is two liters of baking or cooking food. The Petromax weighs 1.6 kilograms, the optional baking tray an additional 680 grams. With the baking tray, you can bake, for example, a pizza without a hole in the middle or bake a casserole plus a loaf of bread at the same time.
Price
You can get the Petromax from about 65 euros (as of October 2023).
Camp4 Camping Oven
Bake, cook, grill: With the Camp4 oven you can cook and bake healthy and delicious, from pizza to roasts and fries to crepes and popcorn – and you can also get a tasty barbecue on the table with the oven. Thanks to the non-stick coating, you don’t need to put grease in the oven, plus it’s very easy to clean. Unlike the Omnia, the hot air is directed from the bottom of the Camp4 to a baking pan and then around the outside.
Material
The oven is made of aluminum with non-stick coating.
Structure and capacity
The four-piece oven is made of 99.5 aluminum with reinforced bottom for better heat distribution. At 32 centimeters in diameter, this shape is larger than the Omnia.
Price
The stove costs from about 55 euros (as of October 2023).
Ibili oven casserole
The Ibili casserole is a Swiss alternative to the Omnia and, like the original, is suitable for preparing savory dishes as well as desserts. The biggest difference from the Omnia: Ibili oven casserole is suitable only for gas stoves, but with a capacity of three liters , he is also well suited for four people . Thanks to the stainless steel finish, the oven is easy to clean. A plus: Recipe ideas are provided by the manufacturer with the order.
Material
The furnace is made of stainless steel.
Structure and capacity
The three-piece casserole has a diameter of 26 centimeters and holds three liters of food.
Price
The product is currently offered from about 23 Euros (as of October 2023).
Pardini Versilia Baking Oven
The “Italian Omnia” is similar to the Swedish original in many respects: It is about the same size, equally light, has a similar capacity and is also suitable for almost all heat sources. The Pardini Versilia also consists of three parts, the lid has corresponding air holes – but they are larger in size. This is perfect for checking the food being cooked, for example, using a skewer or thermometer, without having to remove the lid.
Material
The Pardini Versilia is made of aluminum.
Structure and capacity
The construction is quite similar to the Omnia oven, with the difference that the lid is in the mold and does not go over it from the outside. In addition, it offers two handles on the sides – a real plus.
Price
The Pardini is currently available for about 32 Euros (as of October 2023).
De Wonderpan mini oven
And now the Dutch version of the Omnia: The mini oven De Wonderpan (the Wonder Pan) applies the principle from grandmother’s time: Inner and outer pan, glass lid (or optional aluminum lid) – done. This variant is suitable for all heat sources – from wood stoves to camping gas and induction hobs. Here, however, with a small restriction: not all induction fields accept the pan, but the vast majority do, because a steel plate as a flame distributor lies between the plate and the pan, even if the pan itself is made of aluminum. Otherwise, the function is the same as the Omnia: the heat from the flame distributor rises evenly through the hole in the center of the pan and goes out through the ventilation holes.
Material
De Wonderpan is made of aluminum with a glass lid or optional aluminum lid.
Structure and capacity
At 26 centimeters in diameter, the pan is almost as large as the Omnia mold and consists of an outer pan (mini oven) and an inner pan (baking pan) and a lid.
Price
Depending on the model and accessories, De Wonderpan is available from around 67 euros (as of October 2023).
Copper Garden Aura Baking Pot
Here the name already tells everything: The round Copper cooking pot is available in two sizes (24 and 27 centimeters in diameter) and is suitable for cooking and baking while camping on the gas stove, grill, in the oven, over fire and embers – so it’s an all-rounder, whether you want to bake bread, prepare casseroles or serve up delicious desserts. Thanks to the iron forged, protective lacquered handles , the way from the cooking place to the table is comfortable.
Material
The baking pot is made of copper, which is the best conductor of heat and has an antibacterial effect, and the mold is made of food-grade tin – naturally non-stick, acid-resistant and heat-resistant up to 242 degrees Celsius.
Structure and capacity
The 24-centimeter version holds 1.6 liters, or space for about four rolls, eight pieces of cake or two whole fish. The larger version with 27 centimeters offers space for about six rolls, ten pieces of cake or two large fish.
Price
The frying pot costs from 149 euros in the 24-cm variant (as of October 2023).
Pentole Agnelli Camping Oven (Nonna Aurelia)
Colloquially known as Nonna-Aurelia, you can use the camping oven on (almost) all heat sources, even on the electric stove, but not on induction – for rolls, casseroles, one-pot dishes and sweet desserts. You should not prepare highly acidic dishes due to the aluminum material, because just like with the Omnia, there is still no certainty about whether the aluminum form is harmful to health. The parts of the set you can stack perfectly into each other for storage, so that a small pack size. The biggest difference to the Omnia: there is no hole in the middle. Through the glass opening , you can easily assess the baking or cooking progress without opening the oven.
Material
The parts of the furnace are made mainly of aluminum.
Structure
Since this camping oven doesn’t have a hole in the middle, the heat rises up the edges – from the base bowl, which has a ring with holes in it to distribute the heat, to the baking tray, to the lid. The baking trays have a diameter of just under 26 centimeters, and the capacity is relatively small at one liter.
Price
The price varies between 65 and 90 Euros, currently it starts at about 75 Euros (as of October 2023).
Camp Chef Dutchoven
The cast iron Dutchoven from Camp Chef is a somewhat broader alternative to the Omnia, but a thoroughly interesting product for use over embers and fire . The look and handling also have something original and fit the real adventure vacation.
Material
The furnace is made entirely of cast iron.
Structure and capacity
The Dutch Oven is available in different sizes (8 inch = 20,32 cm), 10 inch = 25,4 cm and 12 inch = 30,48cm), stands on solid feet and also in the lid are incorporated feet. Thanks to the high rim, no charcoal can fall into the food. Likewise, this Dutch Oven has a hole for a temperature probe.
Price
Depending on the size, the oven costs between about 40 and 75 euros (as of October 2023).
Winnerwell Fastfold oven as an attachment for the wood stove
Cooking, baking and heating in one: together with the Winnerwell wood stove, this small oven is a real all-rounder. The basis of this ensemble is the Winnerwell wood stove: made of stainless steel, sturdy, does not rust or corrode. On top of that comes the Fastfold oven from Winnerwell: thisfolds for compact storage. To bake, simply place the oven on top of the wood stove. Through the glass window and the integrated thermometer, you always have your food in view. Alternatively, you can use the Fastfold Oven on other heat sources such as a cooktop or camp stove.
Material
The Winnerwell Fastfold is made of stainless steel .
Structure and capacity
Quickly assembled and just as quickly folded up and stowed away: the design enables comfortable handling of the stove, which weighs just under three kilograms.
Price
The foldable camping oven is available from about 120 euros (as of October 2023).
Recipes for Omnia Camping Oven
For the Omnia oven, as for many other camping ovens, there are a lot of great recipes, both for the gas stove or grill and for the open fire. So if you enjoy cooking as much as we do, take a stab at spicing up your camping kitchen a bit! 🙂
Conclusion: What is the best Omnia alternative?
Outdoor baking and cooking is always associated with a special flair, whether at the campsite or in the middle of nature while camping. The choice of camping ovens and similar products is now enormous, each device has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, you should consider according to your very individual requirements, which product fits your needs, maybe even try out different ovens in a test, get tips from other Camper:innen and ultimately decide which camping oven is right for you!
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