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Small in size, but big on performance, the versatile Guyot Designs MicroBites™ utensils make any meal just that much better.

5-in-1 functionality gives you the performance of a spoon, fork, knife, spatula and spreader
High-temperature nylon polymer can withstand temperatures up to 450°F
Compact size nests in most camp cookware sets; light weight won't hold you back
As part of the Guyot Designs C-Minus™ program, MicroBites™ are more than just ''carbon neutral,'' they're actually ''carbon negative''
Guyot Designs purchases enough carbon offsets to not only neutralize the production impacts of MicroBites, but to actually reduce greenhouse emissions
Each MicroBites set carries enough carbon offsets to account for more than 25 lbs. of verifiable greenhouse gas emissions reductions
Every product in the C-Minus program receives a unique serial number, allowing you to verify the carbon offsets at the Guyot Designs website

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Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils Customer Reviews

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Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils

4.7

(based on 24 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (24)
Durable (23)
Lightweight (23)
Easy to clean (21)
Stable (11)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (22)
Hiking (20)
Car camping (17)
High altitude (11)
Biking trips / touring (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual/ recreational (8), Casual adventurer (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (15), Comfort driven (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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Aug

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great addition to my cookset

By CT hiker

from Hartford, CT

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Bright colors
Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

The "five in one" uses are a bit of a stretch, but this little spork plus spatula set earned a spot in my minimalist cook set. The plastic won't scratch my pots, the colors are cheerful enough to prevent loss in the abyss of my pack/tent/campsite and the two utensils work well in my minimalist kitchen. Did I mention they seem to be indestructible?

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Feb

2009

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love 'em

By Jimmy Buckets

from New York City (but I camp mainly in CT)

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

I've owned both the larger Guyot Designs spork/spatula combo and these Micro Bites as well, and these guys take the cake. Where the larger utensils were handy if eating directly out of a heat n' serve pouch, they otherwise felt like you were eating with large cooking spoons. The Micro Bites, however, function as perfect all-around eating utensils. The serrated knife edge is surprisingly sharp. (I didn't believe it when first playing with them, and ran my thumb across the blade, and immediately got thin paper cuts) - However the shape and interlocking nature of how they pack away so far has not had any effect with cutting anything else by accident, say for instance the insides of my pack, etc. - It's also comforting to know that in buying these guys I'm actually leaving a negative carbon footprint thanks to Guyot Design's cool eco-friendly policies and standards. - Overall great utensils.

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Mar

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good to go

By WeekendBear

from Bay Area, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Travel

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

I bought this for a trip to New Zealand and found it was great for both backpacking and general travel. The two pieces clip together for very convenient packing though I still added a small band to ensure I keep them together and can clip them to a pack.

I used this to eat my backpack meals so I can't speak to the fork part. The spreader knife works well for spreading jam. I was impressed that the knife was sharp enough to comfortably cut through a salami stick.

Since they are short, I'd say they're probably more for eating than cooking.

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Sep

2010

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Spork is next to worthless

By DBR

from Dixon, MT

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

The spork is fine for things like muslie but the fork slots on the spoon prevent it from holding more than a half teaspoon of liquid, so eating soup with it is frustrating at best. The prongs on the spork, which are supposed to replace a fork are dull and thick and will not stick in anything more firm than maybe a pancake. They may look fun and be environmentally correct, but I would rather carry a few more ounces and have a real spoon and fork and avoid the frustration every time I have a meal. Besides, I already have a kitchen drawer full of spoons and forks. If I use those, I am not consuming more unnecessary junk.

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Apr

2010

(4 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Poor quality control

By Lost Coast

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Poor finish

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

I really wanted to love this set; looking at the pictures and specs it seemed like a solid design that would meet all of my needs.

I ordered the set online but was dismayed to discover upon delivery that the spork had a great deal of flashing that did not get properly removed (flashing is the thin strip of plastic that remains after the molding process--it is typically removed during manufacturing with some sort of deburring tool). My concern with the flashing is that it could either melt or shear off since it is so thin. Furthermore, the flashing between the spork tongs makes the spork much less useful as a fork. This may seem like nitpicking except that almost every other consumer plastic product out there (even cheap disposable forks) have the flashing removed. If this product was not designed to go in the mouth, I could look beyond the poor finish, however going in the mouth is one of the main functions of this product. I contacted Guyot Designs about the defect and although they were responsive they informed me that my only option was to return the set to REI. I was really hoping that they would stand by their product more. Years ago, I had a problem with a Brita water pitcher's lid falling off. When I contacted Brita, they sent a replacement lid without delay. It is a shame that Guyot cannot do better than telling me to return it.

Finally, nearly every picture of this product shows the flashing properly removed, however the final picture on this site of the black set snapped together does reveal some of the flashing problem if you zoom in. I inspected more sets from Guyot at my local REI and confirmed that they all have this flashing problem to some degree. It's a shame since this could be a five star product if they would give the plant in Taiwan that makes these some $5 deburring tools and the extra 30 seconds it would take to run it along the parting line.

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Dec

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Darn Near Perfect

By Gallery90

from Vienna, VA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

Beyond the backpacking use, there are perfect for travelers. Take one of these sets, wrap a couple of standard paper towels around it, and you can still fit it all into one of those small "snack" size Ziploc bags.

Just back from a week in London, I ate my main meal out in town in the middle of the day, and grabbed a salad and some other goodies to take back to my budget hotel. These worked perfectly. I carry a set all the time in by work shoulder bag.

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Jun

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My "Go To" set

By Hickory Jeff

from Las Vegas, NV

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

I don't know why, but I just keep buying utensils.

Well, at long last, my search is done. These are fantastic! They are a great size, durable, and terrific for using as a spatula or spreader.

I had the original, which I like for eating deep into a dehydrated meal bag, but they are too bulky for the majority of my hiking trips.

I like the bright colors, since I am more likely to lay this type of tool down and lose sight of it. With these, I doubt I'll ever leave these behind.

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Feb

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Better than original

By Top Cat

from YYZ, Maryland

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

Much better than the full-sized version, easily fits in a pocket or clip it to a loop/strap. So light and compact you don't even know you're carrying it. Best for eating from "pouch/bag" meals rather than actual cooking utensils, though.

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Jul

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for camping and work lunches!

By NRoberts

from Santa Rosa, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking
Work

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

I've use these when camping and for my work lunches. They're great for everyday use. You can't beat how light and sturdy they are, or the fact that they snap together for easy storage.

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Apr

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Expensive is not always best!

By Jen (SF Bay)

from Fremont, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking
Picnics

Comments about Guyot Designs MicroBites Utensils:

This is proof that expensive is not always better! After checking out all the utensils at REI that ranged from economical to expensive, I was impressed by how economical and great this product is. For the price and materials, one would think it's flimsy but this is incredibly sturdy and durable.

I use this when I go camping, hiking, and even send hubby to work with this in his lunch bag. It's much better than any other disposable utensils and is reusable which is eco-friendly. If you lose it, you won't feel like you're losing a whole lot either. It happens when you're out there.