The World of Spoons and Sporks

One highly evolved mess kit points out that a spoon is a spoon - one of the few things in life that cannot be substantially improved upon- although we try. Do we really need this many sporks (or over priced specialty camping spoons) in the world?

I carry a simple Lexan spoon - less than a buck and practically indestructible.

Light My Fire spork  The perfectly designed outdoor eating utensil.(?) A spoon-fork-knife combo that reportedly "brings a bit of civilization to the wild and a bit of the wild to civilization". I wonder if it wouldn't be advisable to get an eye patch while you are shopping - just in case.

Vargo Titanium Spork combines a spoon and fork for the "ultimate in lightweight backpacking." Super light but super expensive - around 9 bucks. But hey, it is available in three colors. Why not one of each to suit your mood?

Bamboo SporkThese 3.5" reusable sporks are made from organically and sustainably grown bamboo. The manufacturer says: Want to loose a few pounds Consider eating with a spork - you'll take smaller bites forcing you to slow down and be more conscious of your portion intake. A tongue depressor would have the same effect.

Folding Titanium Spork Tired of loosing that cubic inch of valuable pack space? A folding spork is the answer - be the first person on your block to spend fifteen dollars(!) on a spork.

Folding Beetle Spork The sleek design allows the folded wings to rotate 180 degrees from the closed position to the extended and ready-to-use position. When you're finished, the wings fold back for compact storage. Dishwasher safe, it comes with an individual travel case that slides neatly into backpacks, lunch boxes or picnic baskets.

Titanium Fork and Spoon Kit Only twenty bucks. For the ounce paring rich I suppose. At least it isn't a spork.

Telescoping Spoon advertised as a space saving alternative to a larger spoon this one stretches to get at the bottom of the pot.

Rice paddle - in plastic or bamboo part spoon, part spatula - usually about 6-7 inches in length. Great for stirring, scraping or serving. Usually available at Asian Grocery stores.

Rehydrate Spoon - Designed specifically for dehydrated meals, the extended handle and scraper tip allow you to get every last bite from the bottom of your food pouch. (seen at Freezer Bag Cooking) and available at REI.

Piranha Foon. Tired of sporks? How about a foon! Features a little clip-on doo-dad and a name reminiscent of a James Bond villainess. In Halulite and Lexan

The Crow likes  Chinese  spoons for  "backpacking and travel, to anywhere in the world."

Last but not least, from deepest darkest Canada, Alberta's answer to Spam.