The Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack is our best value camping spork pick, and it scored 78 out of 100 in our testing.
Cheap, feather light and colour coded for the family, but the plastic can snap and the knife edge barely cuts.
A four pack of the classic BPA free Tritan spork, spoon on one end, fork with a serrated edge on the other, at a price that suits a whole household.
First things first:
We tested it head to head against the other top camping utensil sets, and below we break down how it did on Value For Money, Weight, Construction Quality, Ergonomics, Other Features, where it falls short, and whether it is worth your money.
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Best Value Camping Spork
Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack
- Material: BPA free Tritan plastic
- Pack: 4 sporks
- Weight each: about 9 g
- Functions: spoon, fork, serrated edge
- Dishwasher: top rack safe
- Colours: multiple per pack
Bottom Line : Cheap, feather light and colour coded for the family, but the plastic can snap and the knife edge barely cuts.
Pros
- Very cheap per spork in a four pack
- Barely any weight at about 9 g
- BPA free Tritan, colour coded
- Three functions in one piece
Cons
- Plastic can snap under load
- Knife edge does not really cut
- Not a buy once item
Our Verdict: Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack
Cheap, feather light and colour coded for the family, but the plastic can snap and the knife edge barely cuts.
A four pack of the classic BPA free Tritan spork, spoon on one end, fork with a serrated edge on the other, at a price that suits a whole household.
So, is it any good?
Four sporks in one pack is one of the cheapest ways to kit out a family.
Different colours per spork stop the mix up over whose is whose.
Great weight and the colours stop the kids arguing over whose is whose. I did snap one leaning on a frozen meal, so treat the plastic with a bit of respect.
Ryan, Top-Notch field tester
Reasons to buy:
- Very cheap per spork in a four pack
- Barely any weight at about 9 g
- BPA free Tritan, colour coded
- Three functions in one piece
Reasons to avoid:
- Plastic can snap under load
- Knife edge does not really cut
- Not a buy once item
Our Analysis, Comparisons, and Test Results
The Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack scored 78 out of 100 overall.
It is strongest on value for money and weakest on construction quality.
Here is how it did on every metric we tested, with exactly how each score compares to the rest of the field.
Value For Money
Four sporks in one pack is one of the cheapest ways to kit out a family.
Different colours per spork stop the mix up over whose is whose.
Low enough cost that a cracked one is annoying, not expensive.
You are paying spork money, not cutlery set money.
| Value For Money | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 9/10 |
| Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack | 9/10 |
| Category average | 7.9/10 |
| Worst in test | 7/10 |
Weight
Each spork weighs roughly 9 grams, about a third of an ounce.
Tritan plastic keeps mass near nothing, so gram counters do not flinch.
Here's what that means:
The four pack still weighs less than most single steel utensils.
Packs flat and disappears in a lid pocket.
| Weight | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 10/10 |
| Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack | 9/10 |
| Category average | 7.3/10 |
| Worst in test | 4/10 |
Construction Quality
This is the weak point, the Tritan plastic can and does snap under load.
OutdoorGearLab reported one broke while cooking breakfast potatoes and it failed their durability round.
A backpacking guide company found most sporks did not survive a trip when handed to clients.
Some owners report years of trouble free use, so results vary with how hard you push it.
Prying or twisting hard food is what tends to break it, gentle eating is fine.
| Construction Quality | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 10/10 |
| Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack | 5/10 |
| Category average | 7.5/10 |
| Worst in test | 5/10 |
Ergonomics
Full size spoon and fork ends feel close to real cutlery in the hand.
Long enough to eat from a bowl, short for deep freeze dried pouches.
The serrated knife edge sits on one fork tine and is convenient for chopping soft chunks.
That knife edge is not a real knife, it will not cut anything firm.
| Ergonomics | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 9/10 |
| Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7.7/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Other Features
BPA free Eastman Tritan, safe for hot food and drinks.
Three functions in one piece, spoon, fork and rough knife edge.
Colour range makes household sorting easy.
Top rack dishwasher safe.
| Other Features | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 9/10 |
| Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7.6/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Should You Buy the Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack?
Cheap, feather light and colour coded for the family, but the plastic can snap and the knife edge barely cuts.
It is best suited to families and casual campers who want cheap, light and colour coded.
Bottom line?
The big win: Very cheap per spork in a four pack.
The main compromise: Plastic can snap under load.
We scored it 78 out of 100.
What Other Camping Utensil Sets Should You Consider?
Not sold on this one? A few others from our testing are worth a look.
The TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spork is our best titanium utensil. A long handled titanium spork that reaches the bottom of any meal pouch and shrugs off years of use, though the thin metal can flex under real force.
The Snow Peak Titanium Spork is our best backpacking spork. The one utensil here that is genuinely bend-proof, a lifetime titanium spork that survives abuse the others cannot.
The humangear GoBites Trio is our best spoon-fork-knife combo. A full size nylon fork, spoon and knife in a slim case, the most usable three piece set here for the weight.
Specifications
| Material | BPA free Tritan plastic |
| Pack | 4 sporks |
| Weight each | about 9 g |
| Functions | spoon, fork, serrated edge |
| Dishwasher | top rack safe |
| Colours | multiple per pack |
Conclusion: Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack
After testing it against the other top camping utensil sets, the Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack earns its place as our best value camping spork pick.
Its standout strength: Very cheap per spork in a four pack.
Still deciding?
The main thing to weigh before you buy: Plastic can snap under load.
If you want families and casual campers who want cheap, light and colour coded, it belongs at the top of your shortlist.
Still comparing? See exactly where the Light My Fire Spork Original 4-Pack ranks against the full field in our 10 Best Camping Utensil Sets guide.
