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Light My Fire MealKit

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This sleek Light My Fire MealKit features an ultra-modern design and ergonomic functionality, a great choice for your backpack, boat, picnic basket or lunch box.

Durable, lightweight polypropylene set is easy to clean and dishwasher safe; material is also recyclable and floats
Set includes 2 plates, spill-free cup, combination spoon and fork, small waterproof box and colander/cutting board
Set nests together neatly for easy storage and transport; brightly colored lids are easy to keep track of
Cup features spill-preventing sipper lid and is graduated inside for measuring; lanyard attachment for sipper lid
Spork utensil has a serrated edge on fork side for small cutting tasks
Spork is made of high-strength Tritan™ copolyester that does not soften at high temperatures and is safe for use with titanium and nonstick cookware
Colander/cutting board makes quick work of straining tasks and dicing up vegetables

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Light My Fire MealKit Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Light My Fire MealKit

4.0

(based on 23 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (19)
Lightweight (18)
Durable (16)
Easy to clean (15)
Stable (10)

Cons

Unstable (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (21)
Hiking (20)
Car camping (12)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (9), Casual/ recreational (7), Casual adventurer (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (13), Comfort driven (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Jan

2013

5.0

Compact and perfect

By Nighthawk1971

from Greenville, SC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Commuting
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

Should be in every Boy Scouts Stocking, as it is great for camping.

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Dec

2012

5.0

Great for car camping and backpacking!

By Tom Camper

from Raleigh, NC

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

While there are lighter options on the market, this kit is really useful for all types of camping and backpacking. It is durable and easy to clean.

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Jul

2012

3.0

Overall above average

By Lillers

from Minneapolis

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Not durable
Unstable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

If you are looking for a compact, no frills set, this should work fine for you. That's what I was expecting and that's what I got. I think the triangle design is pointless. How bout something square or round for the plate (lid) and bowl. But not a huge deal. As another reviewer said, the mug is next to useless. Even if you can get the lid on tight enough to ensure no spills, you have to suck the liquid out like it's a baby bottle because there is no other air hole in the lid. Again, the set works fine but could be improved with a few changes.

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Jun

2012

4.0

Love it!

By Eckspert

from New York

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking
Picnic

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

I love this product! I got an extra spork for my girlfriend. We share the plates. I keep a knife on me so was not too sure about the knife edge on the spork but I admit it came in handy too. I know a lot of people complain that it's not durable but I want to know what you're doing with it! Held up fine for me. It's very lite and I was surprised at how strong it is.

I also know a lot of people wanted all the compartments to be waterproof. This would be nice but it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. It packs into itself so not sure why you would keep food in it. I keep my food in ziplock bags that I recycle after my trip.

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Feb

2012

5.0

Amazing and creative

By Random Guy From Somewhere

from Austin,TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

I saw my friend use this and I bought one the next week. I have had it for over 2 years and it still has not broke! It is compact and light, something I needed for backpacking. My lid snaps on just fine. Love the colors, too. Overall, another great product by LMF.

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Feb

2012

5.0

Rocks

By Random Guy From Somewhere

from Austin,TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Awesome
Compact
Durable
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Bicycle touring
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

This product is fantasic I saw a friend using it and I got the next week. The thing has lasted me over 2 years! I don't know why people say the lid doesn't snap on, because mine sure does. Another fantastic product by Light My Fire.

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Aug

2011

3.0

Maybe worth a larger set

By Cherishdw

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Not alot of serving space
Unstable

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

This set was nice that it was light weight and compact. The plates are kind of unstable due to the shape and the plate size was pretty small even for hydrated food.

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Jun

2011

3.0

Looks Cool, So so function

By Auriga

from Makakilo, HI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Poor Seal

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

Plastic mess kit. Looks cool. The big bowl is a nice size and easy to clean. All the other dishes are useless. They dont seal very well or are too small to be used as a dish. The spoon/fork is cool though. I dumped the smaller containers. Use the largest for my meals and filled the empty space with snacks and coco packets. Overall, I think there are better options

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Aug

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love this product!

By ColoardoGirl

from Denver, Co

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Great colors

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

I LOVE this meal kit! I have owned this product (in green - my favorite color) for 4 years. Not only is it perfect for camping, it's also great for travel, I have taken this on my travels to California and Italy! It's like being able to take your own picnic set with you! I pack a small travel size bottle of dish soap, small swiss army knife and a 2nd spork and it has been good for both my husband and I to use.

* The cup is good for hot chocolate and tea (mine does not leak).
* The small container is good for holding tea bags, nuts, candy, vitamins etc.
* The cutting board has been used for slicing cheese.
* bowl/plate has been used for holding sandwiches to stew.
* Thrifty travelers: I have used this set to make instant cereal in hotel rooms to save from having to order room service or eat an unhealthy "continental breakfast".
* I also have several LMF sporks which I use everyday for my work lunches.

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Jun

2010

3.0

Functional enough, improvements needed

By CNY Camper

from Central New York

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Light My Fire MealKit:

Pros:
-Deep plates, esp. the bottom one.
-Cutting board is a handy bonus.
-Mug is a great size for cereal.

Cons:
-Have yet to find a use for the small container other than holding a few folded up ziplocks.
-Mug is not very functional as a mug. Again, I think it's a great size cereal bowl. I purchased a collapsable mug that appeared at first glance to maybe fit inside this nicely. No such luck. I think a slightly smaller mug that was actually a bowl that would allow a collapsable mug to fit inside would make this kit a complete hit.
-Only one utensil. All portions of it are functional, but would prefer not having to hold meat to cut it. I purchased a second one and am satisfied with them this way.
-If knocked off a table while assembled as a set it would send pieces in numerous directions. The harness will rectify this, but a small product modification probably would too.

The size is right for me, but I'm not sure backpackers would be pleased with ths size since it is a bit bulky.

I'm going to answer "yes, I'd recommend to a friend", but think my answer really is more "maybe". I think depending on what someone is using it for that it might be a nice little kit, but for others definitely not. Hopefully by the time I want to replace my kit some modifications will be made to allow my rating to go from good to great.