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Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
Sea to Summit XLite Collapsible Bowl

A new-for-2026 collapsible camp bowl with a stiff base and rim, made to fold flat and nest with the rest of Sea to Summit's XLite kitchen line.

Specs

  • Capacity: 0.67 L (REI)
  • Weight: 2.4 oz (REI)
  • Base: glass-reinforced nylon; stiffened rim; steep sidewalls
  • Collapses flat; nests with XLite dinnerware and fits inside XLite pots
  • Built-in heat protection for holding hot food (maker)
  • Line tested to 15,000+ collapse cycles (maker claim)
  • Price: $19.95

What reviewers say

This bowl is new for 2026 and we found no independent hands-on review yet; REI showed no owner reviews when checked. Sea to Summit's older X-Bowl, a different silicone design, earned a 7.5 of 10 from Packstack; the XLite adds a glass-reinforced base and stiffened rim for holding hot food. We'll update this once real-world reviews come in.

Good

  • Packs flat
  • Stiffer base and rim than older silicone bowls
  • Nests with matching XLite pieces

Not so good

  • No independent long-term reviews yet
  • Collapsible bowls cost more than a basic plastic bowl

Who it's for

Backpackers and paddlers short on pack space. If space isn't tight, a simple hard bowl is cheaper.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.