Cutlery is so readily available when we're at home that it gets taken for granted. But when we step outside and head for pastures green, it's worth stopping for a second to consider your cutlery needs – what’s going to work for you on your camping trip?
It’s not as simple as taking a knife and fork from the kitchen. You need cutlery that's easy to clean, stainless, lightweight and easy to pack. While cutlery isn’t exactly cumbersome, you need it to stay together so you don’t have to go unpacking your whole bag while your beans get cold.
There's an array of items available out there, from the humble spork to five-piece sets. We’ve done the hard work for you and assembled the best options available today.
To guarantee you don’t go hungry on your travels, don’t forget to consider camping stoves, camping cookware and camping utensils.
The eco-friendly option
Made using rice husk (a byproduct in rice production), this stylish cutlery set is an environmental choice. The cutlery case will ensure the knife, spoon, fork and chopsticks remain hygienic on your travels. It's also available in three colours; pink, mint and grey.
21st Century spork
The humble spork u2013 it's not a monstrous hybrid, it's your culinary companion. It's light, eco-friendly and useful. Sausages with one end, beans with the other u2013 wipe it off, throw it in your backpack and away you go.
7-in-1 cutlery set
A very clever design, this space-saving kit can perform seven vital culinary duties, including that all-important bottle opener. As well as being the usual spoon, fork and knife (both smooth and serrated), it offers chopsticks as well as two different tongs (salad and serving).
Extra-long cutlery
Why do you need a long spoon? Well, if you're eating out of pots and camping meal bags, you need the extra length to reach all the way to the bottom. Camping involves cooking over gas stoves or open flame u2013 the length will keep you from burning your hand.
A proper cutlery kit for campers
For those who like to take a little decorum on the trials with them, this set is similar to a standard home cutlery set, complete with a bottle opener. The neoprene carry case will keep them all together when not in use.
Reusable straws
Camping is about enjoying and respecting nature. Plastic straws are a blight on the environment, so it's only right to help Mother Earth with these reusable steel drinking straws. Great for a relaxing drink and the end of the day.
Space saving design
The ultimate in space-saving sets, ideal for backpackers, hikers and trekkers. When the food or drink is ready, pop up your bowl and cup. When you're finished, rinse them out and pop them closed u2013 their silicone construction means that they bend and flex, they won't interfere with your hiking pack. They're lightweight, and they'll last.