Helikon-Tex Fold-A-Cup Collapsible Cup — Lime Green

The Fold-A-Cup is the original Swedish collapsible cup distributed by Helikon-Tex, made from BPA-free material and designed for those who need a functional drinking vessel without sacrificing pack space or weight budget. With a capacity of 250 ml and a weight of just 24 g, it suits bivouacking, hiking and any situation where carrying rigid cookware is impractical.

The collapsible geometry is the core of the design: open it measures 10x5x7 cm and is ready to use; folded it compresses to 9.5x2.5x7 cm, thin enough to slip into a side pocket, a MOLLE attachment point or even a trouser pocket. The trade-off to keep in mind is that, precisely because it folds, the structure is not as rigid as a steel or titanium cup: it is not suitable for direct flame cooking, but handles boiling water, extreme cold and the pressure of a loaded pack without issue.

The BPA-free material makes it safe for food contact even at high temperatures, and its minimal weight sets it apart from a standard water bottle: it does not replace a container for carrying water, but pairs with any hydration system as a pocket field cup. The design is patented for the Swedish armed forces and manufactured in Sweden.

Key points

• Weight of 24 g: imperceptible in the pack and no penalty for lightweight setups.
• From 10x5x7 cm to 9.5x2.5x7 cm in a single motion: opens and closes with no fragile moving parts.
• Certified BPA-free material: safe with hot drinks and for extended food contact.
• Resistant to boiling water, cold and compression: holds its shape under load.
• Design patented for the Swedish armed forces, manufactured in Sweden: verifiable origin and standards.

In the box

• 1 x Helikon-Tex Fold-A-Cup, Lime Green