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For the sake of an honest review, I roasted and ate 30 or 40 marshmallows with these.
These telescoping marshmallow roasting sticks come eight to a pack in a drawstring bag, each with a different color collar so everyone knows which stick is theirs. They extend to 32 inches to keep you out of the fire, and I paid about $11.99. That pack is no longer available from my old link, so the button goes to a similar set of extendable 32-inch stainless roasting sticks.
- 32-inch reach keeps hands away from the fire
- Color-coded collars so everyone has their own stick
- Blunt prongs, so no sharp points for kids
- Stainless steel scrubs clean
- No heat reached my hand
- Cleaning burnt marshmallow off the tips takes some scrubbing
- The bag is not the highest quality
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What comes in the pack
They arrive in a little Tyvek-style bag with a drawstring, which works for taking them on your next outing. Inside are eight telescoping sticks. You might only see six in my video because I took two out to test first.
Each stick has a different colored collar, kind of like putting your name on a wine glass.
Build
The handle is real wood, which surprised me, and it is light. There is a plastic collar, then a stainless telescoping arm that extends like an old-school car antenna and is held by friction, ending in a tuning-fork-like tip.
Fully extended they are 32 inches, so you get good reach over a big fire, whether you are roasting marshmallows or hot dogs.
Roasting test
The two prongs are bowed out a bit, with flat, blunt ends. A standard marshmallow is just slightly wider than the tips, so it sits suspended on the outside, which is actually a nice trick: the outside crusts while the inside softens. You can fit two regular marshmallows, or one of the big roasting-size ones.
I did not get any heat transfer into my hand while roasting.
About the buy link
My original link no longer goes to these sticks, so the button goes to a similar set of extendable 32-inch stainless steel roasting sticks. Check the listing for the stick count and handle style.
Cleaning and value
Getting burnt marshmallow off the ends is not the easiest, but because the tips are stainless, you can scrub them clean. For about $11.99 for eight sticks, I think it is a good deal.
FAQ
How long are the sticks?
32 inches when fully extended.
Are the prongs sharp?
No. They have flat, blunt ends, so you do not have to worry too much about kids using them.
Do the handles get hot?
I did not get any heat into my hand while roasting.
How do I clean them?
Scrub the stainless tips. Burnt marshmallow takes a bit of effort.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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