What is a racing spoon?

Answer 1

A racing spoon is a spoon, but a spoon like no other. It is the apple of every Infantryman's eye, and the object of his deepest desire. Simply put, to be a racing spoon, a spoon must be virtually indestructible, with a long, stiff handle, and a wide, deep bowl with which to scoop out as much from a meal pouch as possible. Alas, that spoon must also be easily, and unobtrusively carried in a shirt pocket, utility pouch or even ammo pouch.

It is one of the few truly indespensible pieces of kit that no soldier should ever go into the field without.