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GlazeDog
02-06-2007, 10:01
I'm new to the freezer bag cooking technique. My Titanium Spork and new Light my Fire spork I don't think is going to be the way to go here. Can anyone make suggestions for the "perfect" (in your opinion) freezer bag cooking utensil?
Thanks--
GlazeDog
Ramblin' Rose
02-06-2007, 10:12
I use long handle spoon - stay away from sporks. they can puncture the bag.
Here is a link.
http://www.prolitegear.com/site/xdpy/ssg/Cooking%20Gear/Cookware.html
I use a MRE spoon with a Wendy's spoon as a backup in case of breakage.
saimyoji
02-06-2007, 10:31
Long dull wooden chopsticks. They can be replaced from any tree along the trail. :cool:
The long-handled spoon from backpackinglight.com is the way to go. Avoid crusty knuckle syndrome.
Marta/Five-Leaf
For cheap people get a McFlurry spoon or a Blizzard spoon. Ice tea Spoons also work well!
Sporks can be used, but avoid using them with meals that have a lot of liquid (ie..drained pasta in a bag is ok, but not chowder!). If it is a dryer meal, you don't have to worry about poked holes in your bag. But personally a spoon and a pair of "trail" shopsticks will work fine!
soulrebel
02-06-2007, 12:07
long handled Ti spoon. yes mentioned by marta.^^
helps me cut cheese 2 hehe
Nameless
02-06-2007, 13:20
I've always been a big fork person and haven't found a reason to switch, even with freezer (or usually sandwich in my case) bag cooking. I just use one of the cheap lexicon ones. I have it cut down to fit in my pot, and at one point cut down the tongs a little so they ended up rounded and smoothed. Never had a problem.
Pink
MRE spoons (the long kind) are good for reaching into the far corners.
Always used a T-spork never sprung a leak. Don't use cheap bags!
toddhiker
02-06-2007, 21:48
The long handled Ti from BPL is the one!
The shape, in addition to the length, makes it ideal.
I freezer bag cook every dinner on the trail (thanks, Sarbar). I use lexan soup spoons I picked up at REI. Two for $1.25. Virtually indestructable. Personally, I tried a spork for a while, but never could figure out why I would need one.
StoveStomper
02-07-2007, 00:05
I'm with HOI.
I like my MRE spoon.
GlazeDog
02-07-2007, 20:24
That MRE Spoon---How light is it? How long is it? And would it melt if stirring something once in a while in a pot?
GlazeDog
p.s. that BPL spoon looks nice and light--and a good length too.
GlazeDog
02-07-2007, 20:29
Hey i just found this while checking for the length on a normal lexan spoon--REI Ti Long Spoon:
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=48094174&parent_category_rn=5777365&vcat=REI_SEARCH
GlazeDog