Czech 3 Piece Mess Kit – HD Aluminum, Czech Military Surplus
January 30, 2018 - Comment
Czech Mess Kit Original military aluminum 3-piece mess kit used but in good condition, handles stay cool while cooking. 2 pots w/ fold away handles. Nest all together. 4 x 6 1/2″. 1.15lbs. Excellent for bug out bags, backpacking, scouts, deer camps, etc
Product Features
- 3 Pieces: 1 QT Pot, Small Frying Pan, and Eating Lid
- Good Quality HD Aluminum
- All Nest Together
- Handles Stay Cool While Cooking
- Genuine Military Surpluse in good condition
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It’s ok for what it is Let me start by saying I love military surplus gear and especially old east-block communist surplus. I really like the size of these pots, but the aluminum isn’t the greatest quality. I have other communist block mess kits that are just simply better constructed. The aluminum is not real strong, but it will get the job done. It’s not horrible, but don’t expect too much. This would be great for training kids in the back yard, but would not want it to be my primary mess kit while in the field…
Rugged and useful. Item arrived with a lot of exterior wear and scratches from use (to be expected on used surplus,) but nothing that would effect performance. All surfaces had been scrubbed spotless before shipping and the inside surfaces were gleaming. Folding handles solid and in excellent condition. When closed, the kit still has enough room inside to store more items such as spices or a freeze-dried meal. Small enough to fit in a large backpack for camping, but takes up enough room that you’d probably want…
Almost perfection I’ve used quite a few mess kits over the years, some store bought, some cobbled together from containers and plates. But this one is going to be with me for a long time.With my alcohol stove and pot holder inside the entire setup weighs 1.5lb. Even with all that there’s still plenty of space to stuff, I usually stick a few small bags of condiments, salt, pepper, oregano etc. The rest of the space I fill with paper towels, napkins and a packet or two of grits, it takes up less space in my…