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Aluminum Pot Gripper

Strong, aluminum pot grip clamps to any size pot. Blister-carded. 5 1/4" length. more
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Brunton Camping Cookware and Tools My-Ti Flatware

The lightest metal three-piece set on earth, MY-Ti Flatware weighs a mere 1.7 ounces and is extremely strong. more
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BRUNTON Foldable Titanium Spork

Titanium strength with foldable convenience, the MY-Ti Folding Spork and Fork/Spoon fits almost anywhere. more
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BRUNTON My-ti Titanium Flatware

Light, yet extremely strong, 100% titanium. Smooth eating surfaces with rougher handles for a secure grip. more
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Chinook Acadia Tableware Set, Blue

Acadia Tableware is made of all-purpose lightweight and durable polypropylene, an affordable choice for your next outdoor adventure, picnic, backpacking, day hike or boat-trip. more
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Chinook Camper Tableware Set

Camper 4 Person Tableware Set Ideal for any group camping trip. Made of durable plastic. Comes in plastic carry case. more
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Coghlans Gi Can Opener

Handy pocket can opener for packing or camping. Made in Canada from hardened steel. Nickel plated won't rust-stays sharp for years. more
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COGHLANS Squeeze Tubes 2pk

Reusable plastic squeeze tubes packed two to a poly bag with header card complete with end clips. Size: 2" x 6 1/2". more
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Compact Scraper

Lightweight, non-stick safe solution to pot scrubbing, soft rubber blade.Size: 3. more
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Flipstick

Folding Bamboo chopsticks with stainless steel handles. Comes with a handy carrying case. more
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Fozzils

Super light and durable, with easy clean, odor free surfaces, Fozzils pack perfectly flat and flexible and fit almost anywhere! Packs include carry case. more
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Gourmet Plate Set

Four color-coded plates for personalized tableware settings. Durable and easy to clean. Compact stacking design is optimized for backpacking and occupies 3 cu. more
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Gourmet Stacking Cutlery Sets

Stacking design snaps together for convenience and space savings. Color-coded for easy, personal identification. more
$3.96Buy Gourmet Stacking Cutlery Sets Now!
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Granite Gear Outback Kitchen Sink

Collapsible 2.25 gallon kitchen sink. more
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GSI Camp Gourmet Classic Kitchen S

Whisk, grater, tele-spatula, tele-spoon, salt & pepper shaker, scrubby sponge, towel, cutting board, 2 squeeze bottles, EVA case. more
$12.75Buy GSI Camp Gourmet Classic Kitchen S Now!
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GSI Cascadian Tableware

Affordable, lightweight designs in rugged Polypropylene.12 PC Set: 4 each plate, bowl, cup1 Person Set: plate, bowl, cup and white knife, fork and spoon. more
$2.22Buy GSI Cascadian Tableware Now!
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GSI Halulite

Ultra lightweight, ultra compact, nesting, high strength, hard anodized alloy set (1.8 oz). more
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GSI Kitchen Utensils

Whisk is 6.75" long, Wt. .5 oz.Grater is 5.63" long, Wt. 1.3 oz. more
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GSI Lexan Beer Pilsner

Made from Lexan. 12 fl. oz. Unscrews at the base for compact packing and storage. more
$5.27Buy GSI Lexan Beer Pilsner Now!
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GSI Lexan Margarita Glass-green

Innovative two part design unscrews at the top of the stem. Base snaps into the bowl for easy packing. more
$6.12Buy GSI Lexan Margarita Glass-green Now!
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GSI Lexan Peppermill

Waterproof, shatter-proof, ultracompact Pepper Grinder. You can enjoy the delicious flavor of freshly cracked pepper anywhere. more
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GSI Lexan Salt/pepper Shaker

GSI Outdoors has finally solved the problem of carrying spices into the outdoors. Waterproof screw caps keep your salt and pepper dry. more
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GSI Lexan Tableware

Lexan tableware comes in crystal cool Glacier Ice™ Blue or piercing Emerald green for a complete table setting. more
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GSI Mini Expresso Cups

The perfect accessory for the Mini Expresso Makers. Enamelware cups hold 4 oz. of steaming coffee. The Double Wall cup holds 1 3/4 oz. more
$2.23Buy GSI Mini Expresso Cups Now!
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GSI Mini Expresso Gift Sets

Enjoy espresso almost anywhere in just minutes. Mini Expresso makers will work on virtually any type of camping stove or at home and the lightweight aluminum construction is dishwasher safe. more
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GSI Nylon Utensils

Finely molded in durable nylon. Resists temperatures to 428°F. more
$2.82Buy GSI Nylon Utensils Now!
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GSI Serving Spoons

The strainer spoon works great for draining pasta. Shaped with a flat tip so they can work as a spatula in a pinch. more
$1.01Buy GSI Serving Spoons Now!
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GSI Spoon/spatula Heat Resistant B

Heat resistant silicone withstands heat to 575°F. Glacier Ice Blue. more
$5.22Buy GSI Spoon/spatula Heat Resistant B Now!
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GSI Tekk Glacier Ice Blue Cutlery

Incredibly compact and lightweight. Ergonomic, oval cross section handle. Ring connector. Wt: 0. more
$2.86Buy GSI Tekk Glacier Ice Blue Cutlery Now!
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GSI Telescoping Chef Tools

Unique telescoping design allows for these utensils to telescope to half of it's size. Made of high temperature Nylon 66. more
$3.34Buy GSI Telescoping Chef Tools Now!
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Kenyon Multi Spices

A great assortment of spices and flavorings to liven up any meal.Multi spice: salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, paprikaBasic Shaker: salt, pepper, garlic powderSpice Shaker: Empty for your own spice selection more
$2.78Buy Kenyon Multi Spices Now!
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Lexan Spice Rack 3pc

Salt & pepper shaker, 2 universal spicers, spice labels, large/small screens for spices, loopable bandolier. more
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Lexan Tekk Cutlery

Constructed of virtually unbreakable Lexan resin. Extremely compact and lightweight. Color: Eggshell more
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Liberty Lexan Cutlery

Made of durable polycarbonate, these utensils are nearly unbreakable, will not rust or corrode, are non-heat conductive and are 1/2 the weight of metal. more
$2.10Buy Liberty Lexan Cutlery Now!
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Liberty Mountain Bulk Utensils Singles

Case of 432. more
$0.50Buy Liberty Mountain Bulk Utensils Singles Now!
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Liberty Mountain Lexan Utensils In Bulk Or By The Case

Case of 432. more
$0.50Buy Liberty Mountain Lexan Utensils In Bulk Or By The Case Now!
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Lm Polycarbonate Cutlery 3pcs

3 piece polycarbonate cutlery set. more
$2.50Buy Lm Polycarbonate Cutlery 3pcs Now!
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Olicamp Insulated Ss Mug

The cylindrical shape and double wall design of this mug provides superior insulation compared to single wall products. more
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Olicamp Space Saver Cup

Finally, no more wasted space when packing a cup. This unique design from Olicamp is designed to fit over the end of a round 1Qt. more
$7.67Buy Olicamp Space Saver Cup Now!
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Open Country 11 1/2" Alu Compartment Plate

Aluminum Compartment plate. Diameter: 11 1/2". Weight: 6 oz. more
$3.80Buy Open Country 11 1/2" Alu Compartment Plate Now!
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OPEN COUNTRY Aluminum 12oz Drinking Cup

Straight sided aluminum drinking cup holds 12 oz. Weight: 1.6 oz. more
$3.35Buy OPEN COUNTRY Aluminum 12oz Drinking Cup Now!
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Optimus Spork Titanium Folding Spork

Lightweight CP Titanium cutlery. Matte finish handles with a polished eating surface. Specifications: - Weight 18 g / 0. more
$14.95Buy Optimus Spork Titanium Folding Spork Now!
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Optimus Terra Pot Lifter

Securely hold and transport the pot full of hot liquid with this lightweight, heat resistant synthetic holder. more
$5.95Buy Optimus Terra Pot Lifter Now!
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Optimus Titanium Cutler Set 2-Piece

Lightweight CP Titanium cutlery. Matte finish handles with a polished eating surface. Specifications: - Weight: 34 g / 1. more
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Optimus Titanium Cutler Set 3-Piece

Lightweight CP Titanium cutlery. Matte finish handles with a polished eating surface. Specifications: - Weight: 52 g / 1. more
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PACIFIC CORNETTA Lucy Loose Leaf Tea Brewer

Stainless Steel Brewing Basket fits in most mugs to brew tea. Hang-peg packaging. Great gift accessory. more
$4.91Buy PACIFIC CORNETTA Lucy Loose Leaf Tea Brewer Now!
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PACIFIC CORNETTA Thunder Press

Thunder Press: Travel mug press that fits in cup holder with brew stopping press design to keep coffee from getting stronger after pressed. more
$14.85Buy PACIFIC CORNETTA Thunder Press Now!
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Rome Chrome Grilling Utens Spt/tong

Sometimes you need a little distance when cooking over hot coals. This 22" tong and spatula set is perfect for such a time. more
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Salt & Pepper Shakers

Lightweight, handy size, perfect for backpacking, camping, picnics, RVs, Campers and so much more. Made in the U. more
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Seattle Sports Pack Sink

Camp sink has 3.5-gallon capacity. Its unique square shape makes cleaning larger items simple and it folds flat for easy storage when not in use. more
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Splashguard The Utensils

Versatile enough to twirl your pasta and sharp enough to cut the toughest food. The Spreader/Spatula simplifies PB&Js on the run, and it all snaps together for easy packing. more
$6.60Buy Splashguard The Utensils  Now!
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Stansport Cooking Extension Fork

Chromed wire fork with handle that extends from 20" to 30". Ideal for cooking on open fires, barbecue, or fireplace. more
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Stansport Cooking Utensils, Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils Includes spatula, cooking spoon and fork. Made of high quality corrosion resistant stainless steel. more
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Stansport Deluxe Knife, Fork & Spoon Set

The Deluxe Knife, Fork & Spoon Set Made of durable, rust proof stainless steel. Locks together into one compact unit. more
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Stansport Multi-Function Stainless Steel Spatula

Multi-Function Stainless Steel Spatula Functions include, spatula, meat enderizer, knife-edge and bottle opener. more
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Stansport Nylon Serving Set

The Stansport nylon serving set includes a spatula, cooking spoon, and a fork. They're each constructed of high-quality nylon, are easy to clean, and safe for use with non-stick cookware. more
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Stansport Stainless Steel Knife/Fork/Spoon Set

Stainless Steel Knife/Fork/Spoon Set Knife, fork, spoon set. Made of durable, rust proof stainless steel. more
$6.00Buy Stansport Stainless Steel Knife/Fork/Spoon Set Now!
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The Bowls

Space-saving travel bowls perfect for hot and cold foods on the go. This set of 2 nesting bowls are collapsible for easy packing - yet they spring back into shape every time. more
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Thrive Cutlery & Tableware

Elevate your outdoor experience to an art form. Made of virtually unbreakable Lexan resin. Extremely durable and easy to clean. more
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Titanium Eagle Spork

This lightweight titanium utensil is a must have for the “go-light” backpacker. Weighs less than half an ounce. more
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Titanium Ultralite Spork

Weighing in at only 0.38 oz, the spork ULV is one of the lightest pieces of cutlery available. The ULV has a broader spoon part than most sporks. more
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TRANGIA Mug Half Pint

Made from Aluminum. 0.3 liter. Weight: 2.24 oz. more
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U.t.u. Wood Spatula/knife

Safe on non-stick pans. more
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UCO Ice Cream Maker Blue

With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker™, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don’t need electricity, just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end–then have a ball as you shake it, pass it or roll it! Made of durable polycarbonate, it’s lightweight, portable and easy to clean. more
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UCO Spork/knife Assort Colors

This Spork is not only a spoon and a fork, but it also is a knife. Machine washable. Teflon-friendly. more
$3.18Buy UCO Spork/knife Assort Colors Now!
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Ultralight Nesting Bowl & Mug

Low profile/low center of gravity design and Sip-It top to virtually eliminate spills. EVA foam insulated sleeve for the mug and Sip-It top keep drinks hot. more
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Ultralight Telescoping Foon & Spoon

Telescoping design compacts to 3.875” long. Ultralight and color-coded. Weight: 0.3 oz. more
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Vargo Stainless Steel "scork"

Is it a spoon, is it a can opener, is it a fork...it's a SCORK! The Scork by Vargo is made of high quality polished stainless steel and is ideal for hiking and backpacking. more
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Vargo Titanium Flatware

Each piece weighs under 0.5 oz. (lighter than lexan!) All utensils are fully polished to look and feel great. more
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Chinook Ridgeline Cutlery Set

Ridgeline Stainless Steel Cutlery Set - Perfect for all camping or backpacking trips - Knife - Fork - Spoon - Made of high quality 18/8 stainless steel. more
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Chinook Timberline Double Wall Mug 15oz

Double-wall Mug The Timberline Mug is a mountain classic with twin-wall thermal construction that will keep hot and cold liquids at the right temperature for hours. more
$8.73item is temporarily out of stock
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Optimus Spork Titanium Spork

Lightweight CP Titanium cutlery. Matte finish handles with a polished eating surface. Specifications: - Weight: 17 g / 0. more
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