my thoughts on the Kupilka 21 cup..

mtnfolk mike

mtnfolk mike

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Thought I would share some of my thoughts on my Kupilka 21 cup, I have had my cup for a little over a week now and have teken some random pics here and there.
Kupilka (meaning "little cup") is a small company based out of Finland.. they're producing some really cool products, made from a thermoplastic Natural Fiber Composites material. It is made up of 50% pine fiber (wood) and 50% plastic. they have a really cool look to them, they sort resmble wood wood grain..

after they arrived.. even the packaging was made from 100% recycled paper..this company is great, you don't see too many products made from recycled plastic and wood composites..

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so far i am loving this thing.. it is fairly lightweight at 2.99 oz.. and takes up minimal space.. i like the fact that the handle's has a lanyard hole, giving you the option to tote on a pack or a belt..

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it is comfortable to hold in many different positions.. i really like how it nestles into your hand.. i have drank tea and/or coffee from it almost everday since it arrived..

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it even has been used on a few blackberry picking missions.. we have blackberry spots all over the area we live in..

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these cups hold just about 1 cup exactly.. i took my dremel and marked a few lines for a cup and a half a cup.. to be used in a camp kitchen or on the trail.. added an antler bead too..

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I have wanted a traditional Kuksa style cup for many years, while this one isn't hand carved, nor wood, it is nice piece of kit all together..

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cheers.. Mike
 
Pretty cool. Wouldn't mind having one of those myself.
 
I have a wood one from Finland that costs a bit more. It is very comfortable to hold as yours is, but probably not as durable. Works good for coffee, water and tea, but Scotch will seep through the wood. My wife gives me a funny look when I am licking the bottom of the cup.
 
Very nice. I'm also interested in where you got it. Where did you get that sharpening stone too?
 
cheers folks.. i am drinking out of this beauty as i type..:)

i purchases my cups from Bushcraftoutfitters.com great guys to deal with, with super fast shipping.. i also have the bowl and plater on the way too...:D
the Viking whetstone came from ragweedforge.com
 
I always wanted to carve one but ordering one of these seems like a better idea or better yet I'll add it to my christmas wish list!
 
thanks again folks..:thumbup:

Crossada- it is indeed dishwasher safe, i am not too sure about the microwave though.. it does hold boiling water(i.e. coffee and tes) without a problem..
 
Mike,

I'm curious how the "thermal transfer" is on that thing. Does it warm your hands or use the heat from your tea/coffee/soup to cook them?


God bless,
Adam
 
I'd very much like to know about the microwave safe part as I tend to use all my gear all the time, not just when I'm out in the woods.
 
steep price or not, i would much rather drink out of this cup than titanium and or aluminum. the price is also very comparable to most titanium cups out there as well, and it is also made from recycled materials.

i don't use a microwave much at all, and don't care to, so that wasn't part of my review..
 
I just emailed the company and asked if it coontains BPA. If they say no then I'll add it to my christmass wish list.

Most of us stopped using products containing BPA and it wouldn't made sense to go backwards. I hope it doesn't!

A little about BPA,
"In general, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA. Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 3 or 7 may be made with BPA."[25]
There are seven classes of plastics used in packaging applications. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol*A monomer.

Bisphenol*A is an endocrine disruptor, which can mimic the body's own hormones and may lead to negative health effects.[27][28][29][30] Early development appears to be the period of greatest sensitivity to its effects,[31] and some studies have linked prenatal exposure to later neurological difficulties. Regulatory bodies have determined safety levels for humans, but those safety levels are currently being questioned or under review as a result of new scientific studies.[32][33] A 2011 study that investigated the number of chemicals to which pregnant women in the U.S. are exposed found BPA in 96% of women.[34]
 
I like the looks of those. It has sort of the traditional kuksa look, but is probably sturdier for backpacking etc. Shoot I'd even like one at my desk, it would make me feel like I'm drinking my coffee in the woods :D
 
The people at Kupilka replied to my question and they say there is no BPA or any other harmfull softener or chemical in their products. That's what I was hoping to hear.
 
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