Bottom Line
From dozens of dehydrated backpacking meals on trail to ‘real food’ at home, we’ve been gobbling up meals thanks to the Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set. The main benefit is having the full functionality of dedicated utensils while maintaining an ultralight weight.
Though it’s not as light as our favorite individual ultralight combo utensils (see our complete cooking utensils gear guide for our top picks), the Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Set is surprisingly lightweight and packable for the performance it offers. The matte handles have excellent grip and hand feel, while the polished ends are easy to clean.
Toaks is famous for its high-quality titanium construction and thoughtful design. This set is both pleasant to use and incredibly durable. Though there are cheaper options, this 3-piece set offers a ton of value for backpackers considering its functionality and versatility.
How We Tested
We tested this cutlery set with meals ranging from mushy backpacker couscous to more elevated foods like chicken and steak. From home to trail, the utensils on our list undergo rigorous testing and scrutiny to evaluate their quality and practicality in real-life scenarios.
Quick Specs
Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set
Best Overall Camping Cutlery Set
CleverHiker Rating: 4.7/5.0
Price: $20
Length: 6.6 in
Measured Weight: 48 g
Material: Titanium
Pros
- Full functionality
- Dedicated utensils
- Lightweight
- Durable
Cons
- Bulky
- Heavier than single untensils
Functionality
The overall functionality of this cutlery set is hard to beat. With a dedicated spoon, fork, and knife, you get three utensils that all work as they should, rather than a combo utensil with inevitable sacrifices. The Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set can tackle any meal without compromising.
The spoon is about the size of a small tablespoon, with a 2-inch by 1.5-inch bowl that easily holds about 5mL of liquid.
The fork’s functionality is virtually indistinguishable from a home fork. The four 1.5-inch prongs easily skewer food and work as we had hoped.
The knife is actually what impressed us the most. It looks like nothing more than a spreading knife, but it cuts into chicken breasts with surprising ease.
Unfortunately, none of the utensils is longer than 6.5 inches, which isn’t ideal for reaching the bottom of dehydrated backpacking meal pouches.
Design
The Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set is masterfully designed to balance ultralight weight with the familiar comfort of everyday utensils. Each piece feels surprisingly substantial in hand despite the minimal weight. The handles are slender but ergonomically balanced, offering a secure, comfortable grip without any sharp edges or awkward angles.
The combination of brushed titanium handles and polished eating surfaces elevates the overall experience. The brushed finish provides a subtle grip and a tactile feel that’s easy on the hands, while the polished ends ensure smooth mouth contact and effortless cleaning. Each utensil glides comfortably against lips and teeth, avoiding the rough or metallic feel that can plague other titanium gear.
Lastly, the set comes linked with an ultralight mini carabiner, allowing you to carry only the utensils needed for each trip, or keep track of them when they’re at the bottom of your gear bin.
Construction
The Toaks 3-Piece Cutlery Set is crafted from high-quality titanium, for excellent strength, heat resistance, and ultralight weight. Unlike brittle plastics, the titanium bends under stress instead of snapping, making it far more durable for life on the trail.
The handles have a matte brushed finish that can scratch, but it’s purely cosmetic and doesn’t impact functionality. The polished eating ends, in contrast, are smooth, abrasion-resistant, and comfortable against the mouth, for an easy-to-clean, pleasant eating experience.
The glaring weak point is the included mini carabiner. While convenient for linking the utensils together, it is inexpensive and fragile. We managed to break ours within minutes of use.
Weight & PAckability
making it significantly heavier than a single utensil but still very manageable considering it’s a complete triple threat: spoon, fork, and knife. It’s by far the lightest full set on our list of favorites.
If you want to use the pieces individually, the weights break down to 18 grams for the spoon, 14 grams for the fork, 13 grams for the knife, and 3 grams for the mini carabiner. At 7.25 inches packed, this clump of utensils is a bit bulky.
While it doesn’t come with a storage bag, the utensils can be linked together with the included carabiner, a piece of paracord, or packed loose.
Should You Buy the Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set?
This cutlery set is ideal for the ultralight backpacker who values the comfort and functionality of everyday utensils—or anyone who wants more versatility than a single spoon or spork can provide.
Having the complete trifecta means you can chop, scoop, stab, and slurp more effectively than with any combo utensil. This full three-piece set doesn’t compromise performance and adds very little extra weight. The high-quality titanium construction delivers both durability and ultralight convenience, bending under stress rather than snapping like plastic and withstanding the rigors of trail life.
For fast packers and ultralight hikers, no utensil set will ever be as lightweight or as stashable as a single utensil. But given the option to use as a set or individual, the Toaks 3-Piece Cutlery set covers all the bases at a reasonable price point.
What Other Camping Utensils Should You Consider?
Our full guide to our favorite camping utensils covers everything from full cutlery sets to minimal, ultralight chow tools. Some worthy alternatives to the Toaks 3-piece suit include:
Ust Klipp Utensil Set Review: This stainless steel utensil set is heavier and bulkier than the Toaks set, but it’s much cheaper. It also has a more durable carabiner and a bigger spoon.
Snow Peak Titanium Spork Review: For a single combo utensil with all of the benefits of titanium, the Snow Peak Titanium Spork is a reliable backcountry staple. It features a generous spoon size and lots of funky, vibrant colors to choose from.
Toaks Titanium Long Handle Spoon – Polished Review: Made by the same company, this long handle spoon is one of our favorites. It offers plenty of reach to scrape every bit of food from meal pouches while keeping your hands clean, and has that signature polished titanium for premium comfort.
