Texsport Stainless Steel Sierra Cup

I bought my Sierra cup at my local outdoor gear store. It''s easy to understand why this same design has withstood the test of time when so many other products have come and gone over the years.

Though intended for camping, I use mine at home as well. It''s my offical ice cream bowl because it frosts up and holds in the cold considerably better than my Correll bowls. It says on the package that you can use it as a small cook pot as well, though I haven''t tried that.

A single Sierra cup performs equally well for both drinking and eating, and I use mine for both to minimize my gear on camping trips. If you''re doing ultra-light hiking, titanium is lighter and even tougher. This one is well worth its price, though. It will last a lifetime, and it''s still pretty light, especially if it''s the only dish/bowl/cup you carry.

I''m giving it four stars because the wire handle, while basically sturdy, could be a bit stouter.

4/18/09

Update: The stainless steel has started to discolor from wear and washing (and I use only Seventh Generation natural dish detergent). Anyway, it''s not something that affects the usefulness of the product, but I thought I''d share this observation in case someone was wondering about the quality of the stainless. Like they say, "You get what you pay for." For around , the discoloration is tolerable, eh? :)

Excellent complement to a good stainless mug. The handle keeps your hands cool. Much better than a standard bowl, since you can carry hot soup without worrying about a little spillage scalding your hand.

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