Coleman Camper’s Cutlery Utensil Set (C004)
Coleman Camper’s Cutlery Utensil Set (C004)
$13.99
Coleman’s answer to the challenge of portable camp cooking is the Swiss Army knife of flatware, combining all the essentials into a package that still fits comfortably on a keychain. While some refinement is possible, the Camper’s Cutlery Set from Coleman is a strong addition to any outdoorsman’s toolkit.
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Distinctions - Coleman provides all the essentials for flatware while still including an unsung camping favorite, the bottle opener. Coupled with a very light and tight package and a keychain mount, and this is the perfect solution to making utensils portable.
Criticisms - Keeping all utensils on the same handle causes trouble when trying to use more than one at a time. The traditionally dynamic duo of fork and knife for cutting are separated by the inability to use both synchronously. While the Coleman Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set does have a full set, it does not offer the ease of use that separate flatware offers. Secondarily, a serrated blade would also be helpful for cutting, as the traditional straight Swiss Army-esque blade included is not good for cutting through tougher, denser foods.
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Distinctions - Machining on moving parts involved in the Coleman Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set is strong and precise, allowing for firm locked positions while still providing smooth movement between closed and open states.
Criticisms - There is significant tarnishing on the Coleman Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set from even new, sealed packaging. While stainless steel elements can be easily sanitized, the coloration does suffer in a way that powder-coated peers accomplish much better.
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Distinctions - The candy apple red of the Coleman Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set is both vivid and appealing. When folded, the shape is still very sleek and provides a level of detail that fits the aesthetic of camping techwear.
Criticisms - Aforementioned troubles with tarnishing and associated outdoor wear. While still very visible, current trends of more neon or blaze orange on outdoor apparel and accessories will cause some clashing between the red color palette employed by Coleman on the Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set.
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Distinctions - Coleman’s Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set is a sustainability solution in and of itself, being a succinct combination of four tools in one, while also reducing disposable flatware used as well.
Criticisms - Plastic elements come with an obvious associated impact. Intrinsic link of all flatware pieces will cause the damage to one to result in the whole package requiring a supplementary replacement to be fully functional again.
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Distinctions - Despite the Coleman Camper's Cutlery Utensil Set’s low price tag, the quality and efficiency is there to make it a great bargain purchase amongst accessory peers where price tags are often drastically inflated.
Criticisms - Unfortunately cost-cutting in materials does result in a less-rugged and wear-presenting product than almost any other peer for utensils on the camping market. With powder-coating being a trend that borders on the norm, having tarnished exposed metal seems to fall behind quality standards established in the competitive marketplace.
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Specifications
Manufacturer designation:
C004
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8.11 x 3.9 x 1.34 inches (unfolded).
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0.2 pounds.
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Fork, spoon, knife and bottle opener.
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Plastic, stainless steel.
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2022.
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