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Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sat 24 Feb, 2018 1:02 pm
https://www.tritensil.com/
BackpackingLight forum.
These look interesting and a better option than a Spork. Any users here?
-A full-size usable fork, spoon, and knife (and the knife does cut meat) weighs only 20 grams. They also now have a mini version weighing in at only 8.5 grams. My daughters have been using them in their lunchboxes for two years now and love them.
BackpackingLight forum.
These look interesting and a better option than a Spork. Any users here?
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sat 24 Feb, 2018 2:07 pm
I have a similar thing I scored on a Qantas? flight, spoon one end, reasonably useful serrated knife on the other, must be about 15/20 grams
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sat 24 Feb, 2018 2:10 pm
My long-handled titanium spoon is 18 grams. I carry a lightweight pocket knife anyway, and anything I would use a fork for I can use my spoon for.
I've noticed that the size and shape of a bushwalking spoon is really important. Is it big enough that you don't spend all evening eating food one teaspoon at a time? And is it the right shape for getting the freeze-dried food out from the corners of the sachet? This blue one looks OK for that. Now if only they made a version that has the embedded ruler in cm rather than inches? I suppose it's for measuring the size of the fish that you catch.
I've noticed that the size and shape of a bushwalking spoon is really important. Is it big enough that you don't spend all evening eating food one teaspoon at a time? And is it the right shape for getting the freeze-dried food out from the corners of the sachet? This blue one looks OK for that. Now if only they made a version that has the embedded ruler in cm rather than inches? I suppose it's for measuring the size of the fish that you catch.
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sun 25 Feb, 2018 2:54 am
I don't like the spoon having a knife "sharp enough to cut meat" as the handle. I also dislike the color choices. I prefer my spoon to have a neutral appearance.
As has already been pointed out, a set that weighs 20g isn't remarkable. I just walked to the kitchen and pulled out the nicest looking spoon, fork, and knife in our collection of disposable/compostable pieces. The knife is serrated and would cut pretty well. The spoon is one that I frequently take on trips. The three pieces weighed 17.6g.
Tritensil promises a life-time warranty -- free replacement if something breaks. That sounds nice.
As has already been pointed out, a set that weighs 20g isn't remarkable. I just walked to the kitchen and pulled out the nicest looking spoon, fork, and knife in our collection of disposable/compostable pieces. The knife is serrated and would cut pretty well. The spoon is one that I frequently take on trips. The three pieces weighed 17.6g.
Tritensil promises a life-time warranty -- free replacement if something breaks. That sounds nice.
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sat 22 Dec, 2018 7:16 pm
My Sea to Summit spoon weighs 8 g. I only need a spoon as I have long done away with need for a fork. Just shovel it in... 
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sat 22 Dec, 2018 8:21 pm
I like the S2S offering but I like being able to pack my whole cook system into the pot I'm traveling with and found a foldable utensil is best.
I have a few systems that fit into a single pot, a UL 450ml pot that houses a metho stove, a bushcraft 750ml pot that hangs over a fire and a GSI Pinnacle Soloist that houses a cannister and stove.
Each one has a foldable Titanium Spork;
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Titanium-Foldable-Fork-Spoon-Combo-Folding-Camping-Tableware-for-Outdoors-/123015015201?hash=item1ca4442b21&_uhb=1
I have a few systems that fit into a single pot, a UL 450ml pot that houses a metho stove, a bushcraft 750ml pot that hangs over a fire and a GSI Pinnacle Soloist that houses a cannister and stove.
Each one has a foldable Titanium Spork;
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Titanium-Foldable-Fork-Spoon-Combo-Folding-Camping-Tableware-for-Outdoors-/123015015201?hash=item1ca4442b21&_uhb=1
Re: Tritensil Eating Utensils
Sun 23 Dec, 2018 9:28 am
As I mentioned in the BPL review ( I think...) I have tried the two sizes and found them to be better than the other types of sporks I have, however I am happy with my long handle Ti spoon and the Opinel knife that I would carry anyway.
For people that like a smaller packed volume and a long handle at the same time, the Tritensil could be a good solution
For people that like a smaller packed volume and a long handle at the same time, the Tritensil could be a good solution
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