When I purchased this, I thought I was going to use it for handling my keys that I need to take with me on camping trips. I was very mistaken. I actually use it to cook hot putting on a very low heat, using it to slowly stir the pudding for a very long time until it heats up to the level that it needs to be to thicken and be ready to be served. For some reason it doesn't absorb the heat from the pan, at least the handle part doesn't, and I'm able to cook the pudding without burning myself. I like it specifically for making pudding because I don't make putting a lot, but I'd like to have a tool that I only use for that purpose. I use it in the house, but I'm sure when warm weather comes around and camping happens, I will take it with me and make a pot or two of putting while I'm out on a camping trip. For whatever reason you decide to order yours, good luck with finding your special activity to use yours for.