All-in-one cook + wash solution: spatula, spoon, scrubber, soap, spice bottles, washcloth, towel.

Nylon roll-out pouch with hanging loop — hangs on tree or vehicle for easy access.

Packs to 9 × 5 × 2 in / 24 × 12 × 6 cm — fits in any backpack.

Only 10.9 oz / 310 g total — won't weigh down multi-day trips.

Two 50ml + one 100ml reusable bottles for spices, oil, hot sauce, condiments.

Practice LNT principles by washing 100m+ from waterways.

Glass-reinforced nylon is nylon with embedded glass fibers for added rigidity and heat resistance: - High heat tolerance — can sit on pot edges or near flames - Rigid yet lightweight — won't flex like pure nylon when stirring heavy food - Durable — resists impact and stress cracking - Dishwasher safe - Used by STS for cooking utensils because of heat resistance Used in: Folding Camp Spatula + Folding Camp Serving Spoon (handle/nylon portion). Why not metal? Metal utensils scratch non-stick coatings, add weight, conduct heat (handle gets hot). Glass-reinforced nylon avoids both issues.

Silicone tip on the spoon = heat-resistant, non-reactive, won't scratch non-stick coatings. - Heat-resistant up to 600°F (vs nylon melting around 400°F) - Won't scratch non-stick coatings (softer than PTFE) - Non-reactive — won't transfer flavors - Flexible — conforms to pot corners for scraping The serving spoon has a nylon handle + silicone scoop — best of both materials.

Folding handles save pack space — fold to halve the length. Once out, the handle locks open for use. Folding mechanism: typically a slip-joint or pivot pin. Folding utensils are common in backpacking because they take up ~50% less space in pack. Spatula features: - Long handle (keeps hands away from heat) - Flat, slightly angled head for flipping/scraping - Wide enough for pancakes, grilled cheese, hash browns - Rigid glass-reinforced nylon won't bend when flipping heavy food

Folding handle + long reach + silicone scoop. - Folding handle — same space-saving benefit as the spatula - Long handle — reaches the bottom of freeze-dried meal pouches (often 7+ in deep) - Wide bowl — serves soup, stew, oatmeal, pasta - Silicone scoop — won't scratch non-stick pot interiors STS specifically designed this for backcountry use — long enough to reach freeze-dried bags, wide enough for proper servings, foldable for backpacks.

The kit has 3 HDPE bottles in different sizes: - 2 × 50ml bottles — small portion control - 1 × 100ml bottle — larger capacity Common configurations: - 100ml = oil (the most-used, larger bottle) - 50ml × 2 = spice blend + hot sauce OR salt + pepper Refilling: Pour from larger kitchen bottles at home. Make sure the bottles are completely dry before refilling with oil (moisture = rancidity). HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): - Stiff, durable plastic - Food-safe - Resistant to most oils and chemicals - Recyclable (code 2) - Stiff enough to squeeze out contents cleanly

The kit includes a 50ml bottle of concentrated biodegradable Wilderness Wash — same soap as the Camp Kitchen Clean Up Kit. Refilling: buy larger Wilderness Wash sizes (250ml or 1L) and refill this 50ml bottle. Multi-use: Safe for dishes, body, hair, laundry.

The Nylon roll-out pouch is the kit's organization hero: - Hangable — has a hanging loop at one end - Rolls out flat for component access (like a tool roll) - Rolls up closed for transport - Can hang on tree, vehicle, or pack for clean cooking Why this matters: in a backcountry kitchen, counter space is often nonexistent. Hanging the pouch from a tree branch or vehicle door keeps utensils off the ground (clean) and within reach. Per STS: "Easy access: Hangable Nylon roll can be hung on a nearby tree or on your vehicle."

Per STS: "Practice Leave No Trace principles by washing at least 100m from waterways." Why this matters for the Tool Kit (vs Clean Up Kit): - The Tool Kit is for active backcountry cooking (backpacking, paddle touring) - LNT is even MORE important in backcountry (vs car camping) because: - Higher environmental sensitivity (alpine, wilderness areas) - More wildlife encounters (food smells) - Less infrastructure (no campground dump stations) - The 100m rule is the LNT standard LNT Cooking Tips: - Strain and pack out all food particles - Wash dishes 100m from any water source - Scatter dishwater broadly - Use minimum soap effective - Pack out all trash

Two related STS products: | Aspect | Tool Kit | Clean Up Kit | |---|---|---| | Price | $44.95 | $49.95 | | Pieces | 10 | 5 | | Weight | 10.9 oz | 9.4 oz | | Packed Size | 9 × 5 × 2 in | 5 × 5 × 2 in | | Best Use | Cooking + washing | Washing only | | Components | Cook tools + wash + spices | Sink + wash tools | | Includes pot scrubber | Yes | Yes | | Includes Wilderness Wash | Yes (50ml) | Yes (50ml) | | Includes washcloth | Yes (dual-sided) | Yes (dual-sided) | | Includes DryLite towel | Yes | Yes | | Unique additions | Folding spatula + spoon + 3 spice/oil bottles | 10L waterproof sink | Choose Tool Kit for: - Backcountry cooking with full meal prep - Need spice/oil bottles - Smaller pack space (cook tools + minimal wash) Choose Clean Up Kit for: - Larger groups (10L sink) - Heavier dishes (sink holds water) - Pair with own cookware Or buy both — use Tool Kit for cooking, Clean Up Kit for dish duty.