Helikon-Tex Fold-A-Cup Folding Cup — Black

The Fold-A-Cup is the original Swedish folding cup distributed by Helikon-Tex, made from BPA-free material and designed for those who want a hot drink even when carrying the bare minimum. It weighs 24 g and holds 250 ml when open: enough for a coffee or a broth, without taking up space.

When open it measures 10x5x7 cm; once collapsed it shrinks to 9.5x2.5x7 cm and slides into any side pocket of a pack or a jacket's utility pocket. The material handles both boiling water and freezing temperatures, and resists compression: it needs neither a dedicated compartment nor a rigid case. The trade-off to keep in mind is the limited capacity — 250 ml is enough for a single cup, but anyone wanting to warm their hands around a generous mug will need to go through two fills.

The design is patented for the Swedish military and manufactured in Sweden: a detail that matters in terms of polymer quality and wall integrity over time, especially relevant if the cup is used daily in the field or on the trail.

Key points

• Just 24 g: barely noticeable in a pack or pocket.
• 250 ml capacity with walls that hold up to both boiling water and sub-zero temperatures.
• From 10x5x7 cm to 9.5x2.5x7 cm: the flat profile fits anywhere without needing additional cases.
• BPA-free: safe for daily food use, including hot liquids.
• Original patented Swedish design, conceived for military requirements and adapted for civilian outdoor use.

In the box

• Fold-A-Cup folding cup