Orikaso update

“Many of you are familiar with Orikaso.

Lynne Rossetto Kasper talked to the Brit who invented Orikaso on her program, The Splendid Table, on the radio this morning. The tableware is made out of polypropylene (not sure if I spelled this correctly) which has the unusual property of getting stronger along the crease lines...in other words, the more you fold it, the stronger the fold lines get...that's why they can give them a lifetime guarantee...I thought some of you who love this stuff as much as I (the new tall mug is awesome!) would find this interesting.


By the way, the inventor, Jay, now 26, came up with the idea in 2001 while at University...Orikaso translates as folding plastic like Origami means folding paper...”

“Tell us about it, please.

I give up, myself! I was unable to really learn much from your link. So I went to google and on to Backpack Gear Test. There, as I clicked on links, I was transported in a circular pattern, without finding any information except for one link for placing an order. So really, what is it and how does it apply to backpacking? Thanks.

(The information is probably there. The problem is me, probably. I have other problems this morning and do not welcome any more circles in which to travel.)

P.S. Are the products dishwasher safe?
LOL.
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“Ok, NS..Orikaso is tableware that packs flat, is easy to clean (you just wipe the food off on the grass the inventor said...LOL), is cheap, easily available, sold at REI, for example, and light. Using it means you save packing space. If you use the zip-lock cooking system, the bowl is nice to hold the hot zip-lock...that's what Sarbar uses. The old plate had many uses...see if you can pull up this up...the original dish is no longer being made so I'm glad I already have it...

The old style cup wasn't very practical as it was easy to have it spill stuff in your lap while you were drinking out of it...the new mug doesn't have that problem...the advantage of flat tableware means that, for a few ounces, you can carry a bowl, mug and plate in the folds of your sleeping mat as they are about as thick as a a few sheets of paper...luxury items on the trail, maybe, but it's nice to have that plate when someone offers you some of their extra cherry cobbler...

Does this help you out? not sure how you managed to go in circles....LOL...
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“Thanks, mataharihiker, now it sounds more interesting. Before I buy, I sure would like to see it in action. Guess I'll have to come up for hiking in your neck of the woods. Or, better, just rely on your recommendation.”

“Love mine. I am actually hoping to go today and get the new plates ;-) Gear whore I am !
That is cool about it getting stronger. I didn't know that.”

“Boy, you had me going on this one. I don't use plates or bowls on the trail. I eat right out of the pot or the pot lid, which doubles as a frying pan. I even use the pot lid as a cup, sometimes. Glad I caught myself before submitting an order.”

“What did you think they were?”

“Nowslimmer...they work great as a cutting borad, prep area, etc.
I did in fact go buy the whole set today at REI (on sale for $10!) The new version is pretty neat, lighter and see thru.
Sometimes having a work area is worth the 1.6 ounces, so that my tortilla isn't in the dirt..lol!!”

“I understand that there are people who want every meal to be a gourmet delight. I even understand wanting to enjoy a really nice meal in the backcountry, having done so. But when I do backpack, (and it has been a while) I am there for two things: the cameradery around the campfire and the feeling of accomplishment. Those are what I hike for.”

“bit..I wouldn't consider myself a gourmet in the wilds ;-) But there ain't nothin like being a gear showoff in the wilds ;-)”

“I carry the Orikaso stuff (plate and a bowl). What I like is those times when you are sharing a bowl of Whatchagot Stew near the end of a trip. Then it is nice to have a bowl. I have had mine for a couple of years and they work great. Clean up is a breeze. Hey on one trip I left my venerable coffee cup at home and the bowl worked great.”

“http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/748648

Flatworld Orikaso Cup - '06 Closeout
$1.93”

“http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/766183

Flatworld Orikaso Bowl - '07 Closeout
$2.43


http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/766181

Orikaso Picnic Set - '07 Closeout
$14.93

http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/748650

Flatworld Orikaso Dish - '06 Closeout
$4.43”

“(they're on sale because they leak)”

“NOT...The NEW ones do, but that last dish with the snaps is da bomb..I have three and they RAWK!”

“I haven't had a problem with leaks with any of my orikaso stuff, yet.”

“Mine does not leak, either.”

“I have the plate and the bowl...never had a leak from any of them.....”

“LOL! @ (sass).”

“I have all of them and they all leak all the time (psst, did that help, Sass);)”

“Do they have a right handed version?”

“My kids have had difficulties with the cups, which seemed to leak. But maybe that was user-error. I don't know. But I won't use them anymore for them for that reason.”

“are they worth it?”

“If you need to have separate dishes, then they are a good deal. I just wouldn't use the cups for kids. And they're probably not worth it if you eat out of a Ziplock. But if you like/need to have a plate and/or cup and/or bowl, they're good. At sale prices, yes, they're worth it. I just hate to have dishes.”