A very long time ago, I was an early adopter of the original Fozzils set on the market. I couldn’t tell you how I found them, but I was using them within a hot moment of being on the market in 2008. The company was founded in the PNW, by a hiker.
Making Biscuits and Gravy on a GSI backpacking table is definitely not lightweight or easy to pack, but it was a great plate—and the meal was worth the weight.
On the PCT in the summer of 2009, I had a trash mocha in camp in the early morning. On that trip, I had a very small pack on, so lying flat was great.
At Trails Fest in 2009, in North Bend, WA. There were two colors of Fozzils. Blue was the most popular for us.
The set had a rectangular plate, bowl, cup, and foldable spoon. And yes, I still have the plate and the spoon. I have no idea where the bowl and cup went, for they are probably buried in a bin somewhere. But that plate? I took it everywhere with me all through 2008-09. Going through my hiking photos, I see it repeatedly show up.
I liked them so much that I set up an import of them directly from China through Fozzils and sold them in our online gear shop (I retired the shop in 2009 when I got pregnant with our middle son). We sold a bunch of them that year.
But like all gear, eventually, another shiny piece popped up, and I quit using the Fozzils.
My friend Jennifer at The Hiker Mama recently mentioned Fozzils to me. I had not realized they were still in production, so I looked. In a topo print? I had to have this set. It was nice to see them still in business, with new designs. And she’s right, the snaps do hold up (something she had wondered if they would).
With a little research, I did find that Fozzils had been acquired at the end of May 2024 by Coghlan, who you might recognize, as they sell a lot of outdoor-based items for camping and hiking. It’s not a bad match by any means, and good for them to keep the company going.
It retails for $17.50. I picked it up on Amazon and delivered it overnight with Prime for $16.99 + tax. It comes in Gray (which we choose) and Mist, which is more see-through and pale in color. Both are in the topo print.
The weight is 1.4 ounces for the bowl and plate and 1.2 ounces for the cup.
What I loved was the topo map. It is Mount Rainier (Tahoma). Gah!
They have added measurement lines on the bowl and the cup, meaning one less piece of gear is needed in your pack.
They can handle heat in the containers to 212°, which is the boiling point (so you can pour just boiled water into them).
My Thoughts:
One reason I loved Fozzil the first time was the flat pack. I was a UL hiker in those days, and I wore small backpacks normally, with limited gear storage. I could use, rinse, and easily put them in my pack (often, I stashed them in my water hydration pocket against my back. I also used the bowl and plate as a UL board (think early charcuterie) or for prepping ingredients. It gave me a clean work surface.
This doesn’t have to be a deep review. They are simple, work, last, and are affordable.
Yes, the snaps have a minor learning curve, but follow the directions on the package, and you’ll learn it quickly.
Welcome back, Fozzils. I hope you stick around.
FTC Disclaimer:
We purchased the product used in the review. All thoughts and opinions are ours.
~Sarah