Goetland 304 Stainless Steel US Military Mess Kit Plate Set GI Type Outdoor Camping Hiking Picnic BBQ Beach

Yes, it is an old design and a little bit heavier than other mess tins. However, Everything about this product is brilliant. It can take some hammer as well. I have purchased 3 of them now. 2 as gifts for other people. My tin has been used to cook in, on almost every type of stove, open fire or combination of the two you can imagine. It has its battle scars now but after 3 years of abuse, it keeps ending up in my pack. I have all sorts of outdoor cooking equipment. But I keep coming back to this. One of the best things I have purchased in years.

Based on US military kit from WW2 onwards, so a must for re-enactment devotees. UK style mess tins tended to have deeper sides to facilitate a brew up. The main purpose of the US mess tin was as a two part tray... meat and 2 veg... to be used at a field kitchen. That said, it does the job as a stove pan and serving plate and comes with a robust padded cover with belt attachments... nylons and chocolate not included.

Great bit of kit.

I’ve used the Goetland stainless steel mess kit during a few camping and outdoors trips now, and overall it delivers well for the money. The 304-grade stainless steel feels genuinely durable — nothing flexed or bent even after a few meals, and it has held up well against heat when cooking over a campfire. The design (plate, mess-tin, handle, etc.) is practical and compact enough that it’s easy to carry and store in a backpack, which is exactly what I look for in a camping set. One of the things I like is the simplicity: no unnecessary bells or whistles, just straightforward plates and containers that do the job. Cleaning is fairly easy after cooking — food doesn’t cling badly, and the steel wipes down without too much scrubbing. That said, because it’s all stainless steel it’s a bit heavier than some lightweight camping gear — fine for car-camping or short treks, but maybe not ideal if you’re trying to minimize every gram on longer hikes. A couple of downsides: the handle (or handles) feel a bit thin and not as ergonomically comfortable when eating or carrying hot containers — you need to be a bit careful if there’s hot food or drink inside. Also, while the set is robust, it’s pretty basic: don’t expect fancy insulation or modern camping-gear conveniences. Bottom line: if you want a no-frills, durable, reusable mess kit for camping, car trips, or general outdoor cooking — this Goetland set is a solid buy. It’s not ultra-light or premium-level comfort, but it’s hard to fault its reliability and practicality for most outdoor situations.

It worked as expected. Nice compact kit.

As near perfect as you could want for a pan and plate, with enough room inside when closed to carry a few more items. Dried food, coffee etc. Goes with me on every camp !

nice product, comes with a storage case well worth the cash, looks good and does the job, thank you 👍

been looking for a decent mess set for ages, well made, easy to pack away and holder comes with a belt loop.

This is a fine G.I. meal kit that feels heavier than expected (a good thing). Many reviews suggest not using the frying pan on the in-home stove because the pan gets sticky. Crisco, or an arisol 'no stick', might be handy indoors or outdoors. This design for a mess kit has been time-tested, and it's simple, compact, and efficient. My brother and I joined our local Boy Scouts. At our first campout, one Scout had his Army Surplus G.I. mess kit, and I thought it was brilliant; I wanted one. Now I do (with the eating utensils), and this set is a steal for the price.

je suis très satisfais de mon achat , l'article correspond exactement à mes attentes

a falta de probar, se le ve bien construido, perfecto para una persona mochilera, la funda es un plus con la que queda muy recogido y se adapta bien en la mochila

Great repro mess kit, does the job and is good quality/weight stainless

Oggetto molto ben fatto. Leggero, capiente e con custodia perfetta. Io l'ho regalato ed è stato molto apprezzato. Consiglio!