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    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    The handle is a segment of a large-diameter carbon arrow shaft, and I used aluminum arrow hardware to make the spoon and pen interchangeable. The spoon component is the end of an anodized aluminum Vargo spoon that I received as a Christmas gift. The handle is 6 inches long (long enough for boil-in-bag meals) and holds a toothbrush, about ten days worth of dried toothpaste, a shaving razor, a quarter of a sheet of paper, and a pen (which can be screwed on in place of the spoon). Everything together weighs 18 grams (0.6 oz).

    spoon

    spoon1

    spoon2

    end

    stuff

    teeth

    pen

    #1945916
    Steven Paris
    BPL Member

    @saparisor

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Very clever! Not only is it functional, but it has a very clean design, as well.

    #1945923
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    What keeps the round toothbrush shaft from rotating when you try to use it normally?

    Most normal toothbrushes have a flattened handle so that they don't rotate when held.

    –B.G.–

    #1945933
    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    Bob, I had the same concern about the toothbrush handle. My first design had a flat handle. But I've used this one for three brushings and rotation of the head really isn't a problem. The bristles are short and the braided polyester cord bonded to the handle gives the handle some texture. It needs a firmer grip than a standard toothbrush, and the small head makes brushing take a bit longer, but it works. I get the same thoroughly-brushed, clean-mouth feeling as at home, it just takes a little more work. It works far better than those little Colgate Wisps or the rubbery finger-toothbrushes.

    #1945979
    Daryl and Daryl
    BPL Member

    @lyrad1

    Locale: Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth

    Very, very cool!

    This is my favorite of all the modified spoon/multi use ideas that have been posted.

    It looks like something that would sell easily.

    #1945982
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    Nice! I want one, where do I sign up?

    #1945988
    Eugene Smith
    BPL Member

    @eugeneius

    Locale: Nuevo Mexico

    Oh snap, that's some undercover brother stuff right there.

    #1945993
    BlackHatGuy
    Spectator

    @sleeping

    Locale: The Cascades

    Seriously cool, but where do you get replacement cartridges for the pen?

    #1946001
    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    I drilled out the aluminum part that the pen is mated to, so there is actually about 1.5" of ink tube in there, which should last me a while. I don't keep a journal when I backpack; I just like to have something to jot notes on (ideas for work projects, etc.).

    I guess any company that sold gadgets like these would probably put as little ink as possible in the pen part, and sell replacements in four-packs for nineteen dollars each. It works for Gillette.

    #1946037
    Nick Gatel
    BPL Member

    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California

    Colin,

    You continue to amaze me. Very nice. I would probably buy one should decide to market it.

    P.S. you don't need to shave on the trail. Save some weight :)

    #1946048
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    "P.S. you don't need to shave on the trail."

    Nick showed us photos of his grandfather out on the trail sporting a full white beard, so we know this is true.

    –B.G.–

    #1946058
    John Donewar
    BPL Member

    @newton

    Locale: Southeastern Texas

    Colin,

    Does the "razor" attach to the arrow shaft spoon handle somehow?

    Party On,

    Newton

    #1946060
    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    The razor doesn't attach to anything, but I don't find that it needs to. For years now I've been shaving on the trail with just a razor head like that. I pinch the ends with my thumb and middle finger, and adjust the pressure and the angle by pressing my index finger against the back. It's slower than shaving with a complete razor, but it works once you get the hang of it.

    When I'm on the trail by myself I don't bother, but when I'm going with my wife, I try to keep the bristles under control.

    #1946062
    John Donewar
    BPL Member

    @newton

    Locale: Southeastern Texas

    I found this rather neat little idea for a travel/trail razor.

    http://dvice.com/archives/2011/08/carzor-stashes.php

    Carzor

    Yeah it's gonna be a little heavier but it's dual use. The shaving mirror could be used for signaling for a rescue after a serious shaving accident. ;-)

    "When I'm on the trail by myself I don't bother, but when I'm going with my wife, I try to keep the bristles under control."

    So you're the only one shaving on the trail?

    Methinks I sense a double standard involving a triple edged super ultralight disposable safety razor.

    Question:

    So you've been convinced that not growing a beard on the trail is inherently lighter?

    All in fun.;-)

    Party On,

    Newton

    #1946110
    Nick Gatel
    BPL Member

    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California

    "Nick showed us photos of his grandfather out on the trail sporting a full white beard, so we know this is true."

    Sometimes we need to listen to our elders. Grandpa said that my diet was poor and razors are barbaric instruments.

    caveman with fast food.

    So I changed my ways. Threw away my razor and changed to a Paleo diet.

    Caveman eating

    Grandpa also said real mean don't use trekking poles. I can't find a hiking staff like he had. May Colin could build one?

    Gandalf

    #1947046
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    Colin,

    Where did you get the tooth brush?

    #1947132
    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    Jack, I made the head of the toothbrush from a bigger toothbrush. The handle is pultruded carbon fiber rod with a bit of braided polyester cord bonded onto the end. The handle is bonded to the head with epoxy.

    #1950514
    Sean Rhoades
    Member

    @kingpin

    Locale: WV

    Colin, would you mind explaining the spoon part a little more? I'm curious about what you used to attach it to the arrow shaft and how it was done.

    Thanks,

    Sean

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