Kupilka Classic Drinking Vessel

[Sam Haraldson]

I believe the Finnish kuksa has a bit longer a history than the Sierra cup.

[Marco A. Sánchez]

Why bother to carry a Kupilka cup at all? It isn't UL. It isn't cheap. It's single use. It's a luxury item. And probably it's a fad. But… What about other items in our gear lists? Is a sinthetic quilt UL and necessary for a simple overnight? Aren't tarps / poncho-tarps / mids another fad?

For sure, I don't carry it in all my trips, but I'm very happy carrying it on others:

Cheers.

Disclosure: The manufacturer provided this product to the me at no charge. However, I have no obligation to advertise it on BPL.

[David Ure]

"Aren't tarps / poncho-tarps / mids another fad?"

Absolutely not. Unless you mean a fad that lasts more than 50 years.

[Marco A. Sánchez]

"Absolutely not. Unless you mean a fad that lasts more than 50 years."

I mean in the context of BPL, not in general. A few years ago tarps were cool. Then came poncho tarps. And now, mids are all the rage ;-)

Cheers.

[Scott Pulver]

>>>Why bother to carry a Kupilka cup at all? It isn't UL. It isn't cheap. It's single use. It's a luxury item. And probably it's a fad. But… What about other items in our gear lists? Is a sinthetic quilt UL and necessary for a simple overnight? Aren't tarps / poncho-tarps / mids another fad?<<<

I wouldn't call them fads.

Synthetic quilts, tarps, poncho tarps, and mids are examples of shelter and insulation, something most look at as a necessity.

The Kupilka is just an overpriced plastic cup, backed by a lot of marketing…..In my opinion.

[Mark Ries]

Did Jon Dorn start editing BPL now. Is that plastic/wood cup recyclable? Is it microwave and dishwasher safe? Will it help lighten my load? Will it make mt trip safer? Is it multiuse? Could I dig a cat hole with it? Will It match my snowpeak chopsticks? Is it the lightest possible option that can still get the job done for where and when I am going? And since they started advertising the Kupilka has anyone checked in on Mike Clelland to see if they got him to quit clutching his scull and screaming NIX NIX NIX ? How many of these do you think will be PIFed? and how soon so I can get a set of four(to go with my chopsticks) when I want to invite people along. Could we get them engraved and numbered. Please keep me posted guys and let me know how they work for UL backpacking

[Mark Ries]

Not wanting to redirect the thread but has anyone got a line on a nice woven placemat to go with the kupilka and do they come in sets of four.

[BlackHatGuy]

"Please keep me posted guys and let me know how they work for UL backpacking"

The handle is actually quite useful for loosening up the oh-so-tight, gram-weenie sphincter muscle so prevalant around here.

See, it is dual use!

[BlackHatGuy]

"How many uses can we think of for this trendy European Sierra Cup?"

Well, it's got a hole in the handle, so you could hang it from the front of your kilt if you ever lost your sporran……

[David Ure]

Definitely a hip trowel.

[Mark Ries]

Thanks for the input Doug but I dont need that feature as I am not anywhere near UL My base weight is even unknown right now but I hope to get my packweight under 30lbs this year for a 7-8 day trip. I might suggest that If you need that feature and Your kupilka is full at the moment as it takes a long time to consumn that 7.1 oz capacity that maybe a trekking pole handle could be used. Sorry if I offended you guess I saw a lot of humor in the posts and I was in a mood to poke a little fun. Hope nobody takes as much offence to this as you have :^)

[Mark Ries]

+1 David lets keep the multiuse ideas comeing

[Aaron Benson]

Doug – I like your lost sporran idea. Do they make a one liter size?

Definitely a hip trowel.

Aquamira drops mixer?

Maybe a dice roller for all those SUL dice-packing Yahtzee fans?

Perhaps its plastic and wood content would help it burn well while producing lots of black smoke, for a signal fire.

A pee vessel: just chuck the offending liquid with only an arm out of the tent?

If it was Titanium we could boil water in it…just like a cook pot.

Of course, HYOK. :)

[BlackHatGuy]

Gosh Mark, I don't know you well enough to take offense at anything you'd write/say, but I really do like your ingenuity! Kupilka full of liquid + trekking pole = field expedient enema! Brilliant! Can't believe I didn't think of that one myself. Good on ya for adding yet another in the growing list of uses for this wonderful piece of kit!

[Mark Ries]

No I think you did think of that one Doug And I think Id like to end this conversation.

[BlackHatGuy]

Perhaps I did think of it! But you were my muse….

"And I think Id like to end this conversation."

You don't get to make that choice for me, only for yourself.

[Tom Clark]

So it looks like there is a fairly even split, with strong opinions on each side. I do wonder if this type of item will start to become a trend on BPL, which makes me think of the transition REI and GoLite went through. I personally hope that BPL keeps a tighter focus on the lightweight/functional items that are often out of stock, but Ryan and BPL will finally make tht choice.

In the end, it looks like a nice cup, but it's not my choice from a functional, weight, volume, or cost (that in particular) point of view for backpacking. For sitting around the house drinking…maybe.

Tom

[Matthew Perry]

Just spotted a Kupilka vendor sporting a new prototype GALLON sized cup:

It's supposed to be reviewed in next months Backpacker Magazine, too!

[John S.]

Look Mom, no hands!

[John S.]

Introducing the Kupilka Codpiece! Now THAT'S multiuse.

[David Ure]

Matt – that looks more like a multi use Caldera Cone…..

[W I S N E R !]

I'll carry a pEnis gourd and spear over a kilt and sporran any day.

[Matthew Perry]

"I'll carry a pEnis gourd and spear over a kilt and sporran any day."

Craig,
I'm with you all the way on that, but my doctor says i have to wear the kilt until the swelling goes down. It's been several years…i think she's just milking it:)

[Matthew Perry]

"I believe the Finnish kuksa has a bit longer a history than the Sierra cup." –Sam Haraldson

So the point of that statement is….?
How about BPL starts selling authentic wooden chopstix next? They have a much longer "history" than the plastic sporks currently being offered for sale in the gear shop. Just because something has a "history" does not make it better. Just come out and say you could make a grip of money on it, it's trendy and you knew people would buy it just because it's on BPL. No big deal.

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[John Nausieda]

If we are going to get serious about European drinking vessels these Lithuanian Klumpes are much more useful than that Kupilka. Much better for stream crossings too!

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