Definitely a lesson in origami

By Maggie Ranked #1148 - Cookware September 16, 2008

If you're looking for dinner-ware that is ultra-compact/ultra-light, then the Orikaso plates, bowls and mugs certainly meet the criteria. However, it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of putting (folding) them together, and I wouldn't necessarily say it's worth the effort.

The pros:
None of the pieces leak the food/beverages they contain. Unfolded, they are perfectly flat and flexible - making packing super easy. Definitely more lightweight than most other dinner-ware currently on the market.

The cons:
It takes a good bit of intuition and nimble fingers to figure out and assemble the pieces. Once put together, the 'folds' on the interior of the cups/bowls/plates will catch and retain food/drink, until you open them back up to clean...a feature that really got on my nerves.

Overall opinion:
If you want some cool-looking, compact dinner ware, the Orikaso is great! If you're looking for something to eat out of, that's not going to add much weight to your backpacking trips, consider sticking to eating out of your pots/pans or baggies. The Orikaso just isn't worth the frustration/inconvenience of putting it together at the end of a long day on the trail, when all you want to do is put food in your belly and kick back and relax.

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