Bowls for Passage Making

[TonyMerc]

On many of the Volvo Ocean race boats I see the crew using some type of insulated bowl to serve rehydrated food. I also see some crews using dog bowls, presumably because they have rubberized bottoms. Looking for some stackable insulated bowls, maybe with a lid, that we can use while on passage. Something that can be handed up to the on watch crew. Something that can be set down on deck….without much risk of spillage.

[leecea]

Perhaps not as insulated as you want but these look intriguing. We don't have them, but we have other Sea to Summit stuff that has worked well.

https://seatosummit.com/products/delta-bowl-with-lid

[ParL]

The delta bowl is nice. There is also the Kupilka (https://kupilka.fi/en/shop/kupilka-55-3/) 5 dL bowl that I kind of like because I can at least pretend to be civilized using it. For maximum convenience I would, however, suggest the GSI Fairshare mug (https://gsioutdoors.com/fairshare-mug.html). One liter volume, a screw on lid and some insulation (removable for washing). I use mine all the time on winter ski trips because food will actually stay warm in it, and if it falls over the lid will not leak. It is quite popular with polar expeditions: pour in contents of freeze dried meal, fill with hot water, stir and close the lid, and 10 min later -- just time for some tent-life chores -- your meal is hot and ready to eat. Yes, the tendency in those circles is to make every meal into a soup, since that alleviates the "not drinking enough" problem.

[MicHughV]

Years ago, I bought some plates, bowls, at, from West Marine...they have a rubber ring on the bottom which prevents them from sliding anywhere...

Works remarkably well.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/galle...12?recordNum=2

[MJH]

Originally Posted by TonyMerc

On many of the Volvo Ocean race boats I see the crew using some type of insulated bowl to serve rehydrated food. I also see some crews using dog bowls, presumably because they have rubberized bottoms. Looking for some stackable insulated bowls, maybe with a lid, that we can use while on passage. Something that can be handed up to the on watch crew. Something that can be set down on deck….without much risk of spillage.

Avoid glass.

~ ~ _/) ~ ~ MJH

[Caleb_Grey]

Have a couple of these rigwa bowls they are great, multiple colors, insulated, solid lid, but $$$

https://food52.com/shop/products/8094-insulated-leakproof-bowl

[AndyOz]

Originally Posted by TonyMerc

On many of the Volvo Ocean race boats I see the crew using some type of insulated bowl to serve rehydrated food. I also see some crews using dog bowls, presumably because they have rubberized bottoms. Looking for some stackable insulated bowls, maybe with a lid, that we can use while on passage. Something that can be handed up to the on watch crew. Something that can be set down on deck….without much risk of spillage.

Dog bowls because they don't tip over at an angle...

[El Pinguino]

I just use plastic bowls similar in appearance to these
https://www.anacondastores.com/campi...P90108015-navy
but with a broader 'footprint'. They have survived over thirty years.
To stop stuff sliding around I have squares of this stuff here there and everywhere
https://discount-marine.co.nz/images..._bothrolls.jpg.

[El Pinguino]

Having just gone down the 'Sea to Summit' rabbit hole linked to above I reckon these look pretty good
https://seatosummit.com.au/product/deltalight-bowl-set/
You don't need insulated containers. Cook hands tucker to crew - crew eat tucker - job done.

[rotrax]

Originally Posted by MicHughV

Years ago, I bought some plates, bowls, at, from West Marine...they have a rubber ring on the bottom which prevents them from sliding anywhere...

Works remarkably well.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/galle...12?recordNum=2

"Gallyware" brand. We use some that are 23 years old. The first type, like ours, had rubber buttons, the latest type a rubber ring in an annular groove. Both types work really well.


Dog bowls are good. We use a cat litter tray as a tray for passing stuff from the galley to the pilothouse. Deep sides if anything spills. We did buy a new one........................



We use for hot drinks and 'one pot' food Aladin insulated mugs. They have wide bottoms, narrower top, non skid rubber on the bottom and work really well. I stand a beer bottle in one and it does not fall over.



Tom Cunliffe says he really regretted selling some wooden bowls with a boat once. He never found anything as good for eating at sea in.

[nwdiver]

I have 6 nesting stainless steel bowls that are double walled and easy to hold when full of hot food, not too tippy, but nothing like a dog bowl. When on watch we don’t eat, that is before or after your watch…….

[TonyMerc]

Can you provide a link to these bowls?

[Sailor Sailor]

Last season, I bought sets of wheat straw plastic dinnerware sets from Bed, Bath & Beyond for galley usage. All plates, bowls, and dishes have a lip on them. They take heat and are easily cleaned. So far, so good...much better than metal (no burned hands), paper (collapsed plates and excess trash), or ceramic (breakage).

[Nicholson58]

We use bamboo plates and bowls. Bed Bath Beyond. Cheap, floats, unbreakable, light.

[MJH]

Originally Posted by TonyMerc

On many of the Volvo Ocean race boats I see the crew using some type of insulated bowl to serve rehydrated food. I also see some crews using dog bowls, presumably because they have rubberized bottoms. Looking for some stackable insulated bowls, maybe with a lid, that we can use while on passage. Something that can be handed up to the on watch crew. Something that can be set down on deck….without much risk of spillage.

Those all sound great. Don't make a big deal about it. My choice is anything that will not break, i.e. glass.