Ditch the Spork - GERBER ComplEAT Review

Thongs! Now I want one!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I sure like it. Just wish the anodizing was better.

[@OldLostGuy]

When I bikepack I am into basics. My good ole 85 cent long handled spoon has seen me through years. Bagged food, cereal, scrambled eggs, peanut butter, soup, noodles and last but my least when I deserve a treat....ice cream. Probably a bunch more stuff but you get the idea.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I agree when you really are going light, and if you're doing a lot of dehydrated meals. While I like bagged meals for simplicity, weight, and of all things, garbage/odour management. I tend to make simple meals now, and really like this set. I'll probably go back to my super long Sea to Summit spork at times, or bring fork & spoon from this set. Options are nice. Beats bringing a mixed set of things when you want cook something fun.

[@brettfoster6786]

My dad , god rest his soul. Put a plastic spork in his #2 on the trail . Never used one again. Nice video SB. Good to see you back 👍

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

LOL - guess that was his vote. 🤘🏼

[@hoser7706]

Looks cool. Thought I had seen it all by now, but Gerber has reinvented the wheel. Certainly worth a look

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

There are so many options out there. I’ve seen lots of camping utensils over my life, and I probably barely scratched the surface. But I the ComplEAT is kind of clever. A little room for improvement though.

[@scottjantzen7]

"Quite well ergonomic I'd say..." Love it! That's a pretty nifty set.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

They are indeed.

[@Brian-qv1ir]

For my long day hikes I might still stick with the spork as I'm not sure to use it depending on what happens. For everything else, these are awesome!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I do agree with wanting to go "single utensil" at times... but I think that if I'm going to pare things down, I'm just going to bring the spoon & fork from this set. I really like the shape. And the fork tines are longer.

[@ucanskixc568]

You brought up some good points!!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks -- I'm really liking this set.

[@ArmoredXJ]

I am totally going to ditch the spork. I am very excited about these!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I've been liking my set this summer

[@kellymorris10342]

I'm a fan of the Uco Switch Spork. Had it for a few years now and it does a really good job. I have one in my lunchbox for work too. Always get the job done and done well. I do like the tongs/spatula option though. Could really be handy.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

UCO makes some great products. There definitely a lot of options out there for camping utensils.

[@freedomwon2004]

It's kinda cool. I like gadgets and Gerber products.....yep...I'll be adding it to the kit just because.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Be warned… I’ve “almost” lost the little multitool thing twice. I’ve painted it orange now.

[@mstark77]

Thanks for the review. The Gerber is interesting.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@reinhartbigl367]

Thanks for this! Definitely going to check it out…not happy with my spork! Cheers!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

👍🏼

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

that so cool thank you

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

🤜🏻🤛🏼

[@kizzmitten1]

Looks cool, but looks expensive, I dunno, Ill think about it. Your vids are great. Thanks Beardo!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

True, some may say expensive at $35 USD / $44 CDN (at Cabelas) - but for all the single utensils I’ve bought over the years, I have to say this is a nice set, especially the tongs. Is there room for a little improvement - yes…. I’d like them to have a harder scratch resistant coating, or just raw Titanium like my Sea to Summit Ti-Spork

[@teddgram]

I don't think I'd bring them bikepacking, but those look nice for car camping. I don't bring a frying pan with me on bikepacking trips. I try to bring as little as possible, and my mug has worked out pretty well for my meals so far. I have been trying making my own dehydrated meals and they have worked out pretty well. The rest of the time I'm stopping at local restaurants along the way, so I don't think I'm really lacking in the food department.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I find that if I’m on more of a road tour or with easy town access, I love swinging buy a market near the end of the day and getting inspiration if what to cook that night. This is when I like to have a few extra things like a small folding frypan. But for hardcore bikepacking I’ll usually carry just one utensil & a good (small) knife

[@JordanVegBike]

though looking up images of the coating issue and even if it has something to do with the dishwasher I'd question the overall material quality. A straight, uncoated metal would be nice.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I agree - while I’ve used mine a bunch, the metal multi-tool is scraping off the finish of the anodizing. I’d rather pay $5-7 more for raw, Ti utensils,

[@teddgram]

I was just poking around on their website, and they do make a different "Multifork" in Titanium. Perhaps they will offer this set in Titanium down the road.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@teddgram Yeah, I saw that.. hopein that will be the case.

[@uvdpuqhcpenfyalf]

More gear to renew for upcoming season :D

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Always something new… but sometimes it’s better to just make do, and get out and ride.

[@JordanVegBike]

woah the tongs blew my mind! looks rad, perfect for my veggie bacon aha.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Totally !!

[@magnusljadas2109]

Oh, finish coming off in the dishwasher, what a bummer

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Yeah, I agree. I would be willing to spend a tad more for raw titanium.

[@AndrooJeanPierre]

Oops ! Not made for the french talking countries. “Gerber“ means “to vomit“, “to throw up“ or “to puke“, in France ! Hahaha !

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I always had a laugh at the Gerber Babyfood….. pea purée yup, they named that right! 🤮

[@brettfoster6786]

That’s gonna make me hurrel , Mate . 🤮

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Yup - blah