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There is a wide variety of solar cookers available in the marketplace today. Some designs are easy to build yourself with inexpensive materials, and plans can be found at solar cooker plans. Cookers that are available commercially can offer convenience, and are typically constructed from durable materials. Most self-made designs will not be waterproof. Basically, cookers can be divided into three groups: Box, Panel, Parabolic. The table below lists strengths and weaknesses of the most common types. Determine which type of cooker might best suit your requirements. It is always best to buy a cooker from a local source since shipping costs can be very expensive.

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Choosing a cooker

Panel-style cookers

	Advantages	Disadvantages
General characteristics	Inexpensive Many models are collapsible for easy transport and storage	Lower temperatures Can't fry foods Cooks only 1-2 pots of food

===Box-style cookers===

	Advantages	Disadvantages
General characteristics	Can cook multiple pots simultaneously Can be built from many different materials Can cook large quantities of food Don't have to be turned to follow the sun while cooking	Can't fry foods

===Parabolic cookers===

	Advantages	Disadvantages
General characteristics	Cook as fast as a conventional electric burner Can fry foods Can bake bread in a dutch oven	More expensive than other models Can blow over in the wind Requires periodic realignment to the sun. Bread baking requires dutch oven Can damage eyes.