Snow Peak Titanium Spork Camping Utensil Review

Bottom Line

We tested the Snow Peak Titanium Spork on the Wonderland Trail and across dozens of backpacking meals, from slurping soup to scooping peanut butter. It’s lightweight, durable, and a backcountry classic for good reason. 

The generous spoon bowl makes it great for hearty meals, though the deep fork prongs struggle with liquids and don’t pierce food as well as a true fork. Its short handle helps keep weight down, but makes eating from deep meal pouches tricky. Luckily, a long-handled version is available.

Where this spork shines is in its balance of weight, durability, and everyday usability. Made from tough titanium, it’s built to last a lifetime while still feeling refined and comfortable in hand. Minor quirks like a scratch-prone finish and a delicate-feeling handle don’t overshadow its overall performance. For ultralight and budget-minded hikers, it offers excellent value.

See how it stacks up in our guide to the best camping utensils.

How We Tested

We tested this spork on dozens of meals and hundreds of miles of trail, including the Wonderland Trail in Washington. We slurped soup, stabbed veggies, and scooped peanut butter to thoroughly test the full scope of characteristics against the best of the best. Also, other CleverHiker staff have this tool in their kitchen quiver and it’s often their go-to for all kinds of trips.

Functionality

The Snow Peak Titanium Spork is a reliable and affordable titanium option that leans more toward a spoon than a fork. Instead of doing one thing notably well, it does two things decently.

The large, 2-inch by 1.5-inch spoon is definitely on the bigger side, but not so much so that it’s uncomfortable. It easily holds hefty bites of solid and semi-solid foods. Liquids, on the other hand, are more of a struggle because of the ⅝-inch deep fork prongs. The spoon can hold 5mL of liquid, but at least 2mL drains out of the slots. We don’t mind, broths and other liquids can be best slurped right out of the pot, so we don’t consider this a deal breaker. 

The only frustrating part about this spoon’s wedge shape is that, when used for forking, it can split solid foods in half rather than skewer them for efficient plate-to-mouth transportation. It varies depending on the type of food, but you have to be gentle when using the spork as a fork. Again, minor gripe, but it’s our job to share these morsels of testing beta.

While the short handle keeps the weight down, it makes reaching for the bottom of deep meal pouches a little messy. We prefer this spork for use in small (less than a liter) backpacking pots only. If handle length is more important to you than weight, there is a long handle version available.

Design

Overall, we love the look and feel of the Snow Peak Titanium Spork, but there are a couple of minor quirks. At first glance, this spork stands out as a beautifully designed utensil with a brushed (but smooth) anodized titanium surface, a slender handle, a generous spoon bowl, and vibrant color options.

The handle is super straightforward – no curves or ergonomic shape – but it feels a little slender and delicate. We found ourselves dropping the spork in our food when forced to hold it at the very end. Feel-wise, it is smooth all the way around and without any sharp edges.

We love the shape and size of the spoon, but prefer polished titanium for eating surfaces over brushed titanium. The brushed titanium takes a little more effort to clean and isn’t as pleasant to eat with.

Construction

The Snow Peak Titanium Spork is made from super durable anodized titanium that should last a lifetime if treated with just an ounce of care. Unlike plastic, titanium bends under stress instead of breaking. 

The brushed titanium surface is the best of its kind that we’ve seen. It’s smoother and silkier than most others, and cleans up reasonably well. The downside is that it scratches easily.

Weight & Packability

Thanks to its conservative size and titanium construction, the Snow Peak Titanium Spork is the lightest non-plastic utensil on our list. You could shave a few more grams off your pack weight by going with plastic, but you’ll lose quality, durability, and heat resistance.

The Snow Peak Titanium Spork weighs 0.56 ounces, or 16 grams. At 6.5 inches long, it’s easier to pack than its long-handled counterparts. Just be mindful of what the spork ends are poking into. If you’re a fan of dangling your spork on the outside of your pack like a Christmas tree ornament, you can do that with the spork’s built-in hanging hole.

Should You Buy the Snow Peak Titanium Spork?

The Snow Peak Titanium Spork is a staple in the backpacking world for good reason. It’s a perfect choice for spork-loving backpackers, especially budget-minded ultralight hikers who want durability without added bulk.

Offered in both a long-handle and short-handle version, it gives you the flexibility to prioritize either weight savings or the ability to dig deep into meal pouches. The generous spoon bowl makes it easy to shovel down big bites, while the slender handle feels comfortable in hand and mouth. For brushed titanium, this is the smoothest finish we’ve seen, and the wide range of vibrant color options adds a touch of easy-to-find personality to an otherwise utilitarian piece of gear.

Though the surface can scratch and the wedge-shaped spoon sometimes splits food, these are minor trade-offs. Overall, it’s an incredible value for a high-quality titanium utensil built to last a lifetime.

What Other Camping Utensils Should You Consider?

Our full list of favorite camping utensils includes something for everyone, from collapsible sporks to entire utensil sets. Here are some options similar to the Snow Peak Spork:

Toaks Titanium Long Hand Spoon – Polished Review: We love this titanium spoon for its ultra-cleanable polished bowl and long handle. It weighs and costs just a little bit more and doesn’t come in fun, vibrant colors. 

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Spork and Sticks Review: This set comes with a similarly generous spork size that is ergonomically shaped to naturally fit your hand. It also comes with a pair of chopsticks that can be combined with the spork for an astronomical reach.

Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set Review: Perhaps you love titanium silverware so much that you would prefer to opt for a full set. This set is complete with a fork, spoon, and knife that function almost as well as your own silverware at home.