Dave, saw this and immediately thought of you!

Scott

Scott

Adventurist
Before you say "this guys a creeper", hear me out.. I was waiting for a Customer today, and wandered into REI. I refuse to buy from them for a myriad of reasons, but there is no denying they have some cool stuff. So, I was wandering, and saw this, and had to snap a pic.. I want one. I blame Dave.

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I got gets me one of those!

I rarely buy from REI, no complicated list of grievances, I just think they charge to much for most of their crap. Ironically I just bought Delorme Topo north America there, but I got it for $25.
 
I have a couple of the older (non color anodized) versions. They're a perfectly acceptable spork. Unfortunately, I find sporks to be bad spoons and usually worse forks. When backpacking, I preferred to use the long-handled titanium spoons (perfect for getting down into food bags). When travelling with a vehicle, having normal utensils is just one of the many luxuries! ;-)
 
Herbie said:
I have a couple of the older (non color anodized) versions. They're a perfectly acceptable spork. Unfortunately, I find sporks to be bad spoons and usually worse forks. When backpacking, I preferred to use the long-handled titanium spoons (perfect for getting down into food bags). When travelling with a vehicle, having normal utensils is just one of the many luxuries! ;-)
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I have to agree. The spork is the perfect example of engineering gone wrong. A bad lesson in allowing a eng. graduate design something without any guidance. Absolutely useless.

-Andy
 
The titanium spork was designed for the ultra-light, weight conscious backpacker crowd. Indestructible, light and serves more than one purpose. I like them, but do not own one.
 
We have a few of them. Thinkgeek sold them years ago and I've had mine since then. LONG LONG before we ever began camping. I was actually pretty shocked to see they were Snow Peak after learning what Snow Peak was by hanging out with Dave, Mark, etc.

Apryl likes using them for various things, but I agree, I'd much rather have a full spoon and full fork, which is why I prefer those polypropylene forks, knives and spoons.
 
Neanderthals. Folding spork with can opener and pocket clip - in Titanium with a pinch of Aluminum and Vanadium, of course.
 
I bought one a long time ago because sporks are just so stupid and titanium was so cool. Not sure where it is now. I use those polyprop. utensils.
 
I use mine all the time. I used to always carry an old brown MRE spoon around in my cammies. (Habit I picked up from an old SgtMaj) They USUALLY ended up broken at some point. Sometimes I use the spork, sometimes I use the 3 piece cutlery set and sometimes the chopsticks. Either way IMHO they all have their uses and have served me well. Albeit, its the damn spork (and Dave) that started my Snow Peak habit. Both for which I am thankful.
 
Many years ago, a purchased a fork and spoon for $0.50 each at a second hand store and have stored them in the glove box of the truck ever since. Perfect. And for a knife, well, I've always got at least one on me at all times. Cut the steak with pocket knife and put back in pocket. Simple and cheap....:D
 
I have a couple of the older (non color anodized) versions. They're a perfectly acceptable spork. Unfortunately, I find sporks to be bad spoons and usually worse forks. When backpacking, I preferred to use the long-handled titanium spoons (perfect for getting down into food bags). When travelling with a vehicle, having normal utensils is just one of the many luxuries! ;-)
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Yep.
 
Herbie said:
When travelling with a vehicle, having normal utensils is just one of the many luxuries! ;-)
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Agreed. I sourced a full set of utensils for exactly this application. They bring a smile to my face every time I break out the set ;)

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As long as I've got good food to chow down on I could care less what kind of utensils I'm using. Spork, fork, spoon, knife or fingers...doesn't matter...just so it gets in my stomach.
 
You know... I've got all of the above, including a trough, but I'm a gear-whore. Ultimately though, it's all about a state of mind and the memories and mood you want to create.

You can be out in Ass-Crack, Iowa or Bum-Fuck, New Jersey and the most mundane meal can be elevated by the accouterments that you surround yourself with.

So, you can be a BAMF shoveling your chow down your gullet with the spoon you fashioned from the long-bone of one of your vanquished, or you can Glamp-ly dine on the same grub in civilized fashion from finely polished stainless steel and precision formed polypropylene instruments. I promise it will taste a little better served in better circumstance.

Think of it like Christmas... which would you prefer? Unwrapped presents tossed under the tree or festively decorated gifts carefully arranged around the base of old Tannenbaum?

Fill the hole with fuel or savor the experience of a finely crafted meal - your choice how to present and perceive the experience. :tango
 
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