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#256989 - 03/01/13 04:03 AM Re: A spoon [Re: Russ]
Chisel Offline
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Registered: 12/05/05
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+1

We sometimes have breakfast outside. Those restaurants have plastic forks, knives, and spoons. I usually take the extra ones and scatter them in my kits and bags. In addition, I have bought a dozen normal cheap spoons , and scatter them around. They are medium size , not the full size. They do the job OK for tea/coffe, or cup-a-soup type of food.

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#256999 - 03/01/13 01:39 PM Re: A spoon [Re: TeacherRO]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
I have found, like Russ, the spork or knife/fork on each end is a great idea on paper but has limitations in practice.

I prefer to use HoBo knives. I can live with the extra weight.

If nothing else, I'll fall back to my GI days and carry a stainless steel spoon in my pocket and use one of my knives as needed to eat.
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#257001 - 03/01/13 02:18 PM Re: A spoon [Re: wildman800]
hikermor Offline
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No problem - I never use the fork (except as a handle)
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#257003 - 03/01/13 03:34 PM Re: A spoon [Re: hikermor]
Russ Offline
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If all you need is a spoon, get a Long Spoon with a real handle. If I had a non-stick pot, this is what I'd use for preserving the surface when cooking.

I have one but it doesn't see much use. It's one of the older ones and is a bit over 9" long. I've had it for years, probably predating the BPA-free requirement.
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#257005 - 03/01/13 04:20 PM Re: A spoon [Re: TeacherRO]
Denis Offline
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Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
While the concept, and especially the name, seems silly (and can provide some humorous comments from camp mates), I really like my GSI Kung Foon (there are stainless & titanium versions, I have the former).



Used alone, the metal "foon" does a really good job. It is nice & deep and makes a good soup spoon and the tines are sharp / long enough to eat a full sized meal salad without causing any frustration (I've been using it at Cub camps to try out how it does on a variety of foods, not just my normal backpacking fare). The added benefit of the chop sticks is primarily that when put together it provides a great way to eat directly out of a Mountain House meal bag.



That said, it also gives me something to stir with in a non-stick pot (but I don't typically "cook" when backpacking).

Utensil choice aside, one thing I've learned to do is to keep one in my food bag that rides at the top of my pack when backpacking. I've run into situations where I didn't and was left with the choice of either digging through / unpacking the pack to get the utensil out of my cooking kit to eat my cold meal or try to improvise and/or use my hands.
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#257013 - 03/01/13 05:20 PM Re: A spoon [Re: TeacherRO]
spuds Offline
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Registered: 06/24/12
Posts: 822
Loc: SoCal Mtns
Hardly high tech but I like the Hobo knife.Had my Dads old one when I was a kid,wish I still did.


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#257022 - 03/01/13 09:36 PM Re: A spoon [Re: ILBob]
barbakane Offline
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Registered: 03/12/09
Posts: 205
Loc: Florida
Originally Posted By: ILBob
I mostly use the spork to stir the sweetener up when I make tea while hiking.

I agree it is a compromise.

here is another compromise.

http://www.crkt.com/EatN-Tool---Spoon-Fo...biner-Clam-Only



I've had one of these on my spare keychain for over a year and use it almost weekly. Attach it with a carabiner thru the largest hex opening. Albeit a compromise, i like the fact that it's compact and readily available. I have a dedicated fork in my GHB and always have my leatherman wave with me. Not often i use a spoon, i can do most things i need to with my fork.
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#257027 - 03/01/13 11:42 PM Re: A spoon [Re: spuds]
ILBob Offline
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Registered: 02/05/10
Posts: 776
Loc: Northern IL
Originally Posted By: spuds
Hardly high tech but I like the Hobo knife.Had my Dads old one when I was a kid,wish I still did.



I think Colemans sells one like this.
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#257029 - 03/02/13 12:17 AM Re: A spoon [Re: ILBob]
Russ Offline
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
The Case Hobo is on the knifeworks website.
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#257042 - 03/02/13 05:17 AM Re: A spoon [Re: TeacherRO]
spuds Offline
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Registered: 06/24/12
Posts: 822
Loc: SoCal Mtns
this link better? In my case sure loved dads as it was an old knife,old things appeal to me.History,build quality,materials,the fact its a survivor,all things that make a possesion valuable to me vrs a titanium spork,no character to me.

Different strokes for different folks,all OK,not intended to slight anyone just what I like.

http://www.knifeworks.com/search.aspx?find=hobo

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