{"title":"Mess Kits and Cookware","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to mess kits, armies emphasize practical solutions without forgetting affordability. Military mess kits are also perfectly suited for civilian use. Of course, there are other options as well. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"primus-litech-trek-kettle","title":"Primus Litech Trek Kettle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight and durable 1-liter pot is perfect for all sorts of outdoor adventures. The lid doubles as a frying pan. With foldable handles, the kettle doesn't take up much space in the pack, and you can even carry a 230 g gas cartridge inside. Made of tough hard-anodized aluminum with a multilayer Teflon (PTFE) non-stick surface on the inside, which is easy to clean. It comes in a practical mesh stuff sack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 135 x 125 mm (5.3\" x 4.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 1 l (33.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with the sack: 285 g (10 oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Primus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826446860627,"sku":"71494","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/5475862820ac889c3c.jpg?v=1757263393"},{"product_id":"primus-litech-frying-pan-large","title":"Primus Litech Frying Pan, large","description":"\u003cp\u003eLightweight hard-anodized aluminum frying pan for camping, hiking, and all sorts of outdoor cooking. This is the bigger one by Primus, ideal for 3-4 people. Diameter 25.5 cm (8.5\"), non-stick coating. Packing up is easy-peasy with a handle that folds away under the pan. A cotton storage bag included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 cm (2\"), 6 cm ( 2.4\") w. folded handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 255 mm (10\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with the bag: 410 g (14.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight and foldable LiTech Frying Pan is a quite nice addition to any backpacking cooking assortment. It can be combined with almost any stove\/burner but more traditional pans are better on the campfire. The durable hard-anodized aluminum pan has a ceramic non-stick coating that makes the surface extremely temperature-resistant and easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel handle locks in place while in use and then pivots under the pan to pack away. You can then shove it in the cotton mesh storage bag that is included in the package. Primus makes them in two sizes. This larger one (25 cm) is ideal for 3-4 people. Primus also makes a smaller one that feeds 1-2 people. Made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826447810899,"sku":"71493","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/5475762d51d8c1325f.jpg?v=1782201194"},{"product_id":"primus-litech-coffee-tea-kettle-1-5l","title":"Primus Litech Coffee \/ Tea Kettle, 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you like to go to the woods and get a proper buzz from a good pot of coffee, or someone has tagged along, and you have to pour them a cup also, this kettle here is probably big enough for your coffee needs. Works most likely with tee also, if those people ever leave the comforts of urban areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a lightweight kettle with a lid and a folding handle. You can use it over open flame, but avoid throwing it into roaring bonfires, active volcanoes, and such.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 1.5 liters \/ 51 fl.oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-anodized aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 210 g \/ 7.4 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 102 mm \/ 4.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter 152 mm \/ 6.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handy net stuff sack included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Primus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826485068115,"sku":"73615","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/733810_litech_coffee_tea_kettle_15lwebp-0644a38649e5dd.webp?v=1757263735"},{"product_id":"czech-mess-kit-stainless-steel-new","title":"Czech Mess Kit, Stainless Steel, New","description":"\u003cp\u003eA three-piece Czech mess tin is like a breath of fresh air in the traditional mess kit world. Unlike the kidney-shaped kits that everybody has, this is round like the lovely full moon over the Carpathians. We have had the original aluminum ones, but these are modern stainless steel versions. If you’re not a friend of aluminum, you’ll fall in love with Edelstahl.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is the modernized version of the Czechoslovakian aluminum thingy. And by modernizing we mean that the material has been switched to stainless steel, which is fantastic for cooking vessels. It consists of three parts: the lid that works as a frying pan\/plate, a larger kettle, and a smaller kettle. Both kettles have a folding handle.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCooking with this thing is very simple. Put the food in one of the pots, set it on a camp stove or open fire, close the lid, and wait. The kettles are easy to move with the handles as long as you remember that metal can become hot. The lid can be used as a frying pan, but it is somewhat tricky to move around because it doesn’t have a lid. It does work better as a plate though. Made in the Czech Republic by MFH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFH","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51826496242003,"sku":"72847","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/56224630cbdeff29e3.jpg?v=1786705930"},{"product_id":"ab-canteen-cup-lid-stainless-steel","title":"AB Canteen Cup Lid, Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stainless steel lid for the AB canteen cup that we also sell. If you want to keep flies and your greedy neighbor Hank out of your pea soup, protect it with this baby. The soup will also boil faster. This is a modern reproduction of the US army model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA kidney-shaped lid that is made from quite sturdy stainless steel. Compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/ab-canteen-cup-stainless-steel\/70805\"\u003eA. Blöchl-made US-style canteen cup\u003c\/a\u003e. Funny that this DOES NOT fit on the original US cup or Dutch models, just the afore-mentioned reproduction. Weight approximately 60 g (2.1 oz). The lid has a handle at the top. Made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe US canteen cup was invented over a hundred years ago. The cup is designed to be stored together with the canteen, taking up virtually no extra space at all. The style has remained pretty much the same since WWI, although during material shortages these have been made from aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anton Blöchl","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51826535203155,"sku":"70806","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/540486228b076792f2.jpg?v=1782201269"},{"product_id":"ab-canteen-cup-stainless-steel","title":"AB Canteen Cup, Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvented over a hundred years ago and still used by the US Army. This is a clever little thing - a metal cup that forms a compact package with the canteen, which is sold separately. An excellent alternative for a full-sized mess tin when space is an issue. We have been selling US surplus cups before but they are becoming quite rare and thus very expensive. These are modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis smart cup was invented over a hundred years ago. The cup is designed to be stored together with the canteen, taking up virtually no extra space at all. The style has remained pretty much the same since WWI, although during material shortages these have been made from aluminum. We also have a  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/ab-canteen-cup-lid-stainless-steel\/70806\"\u003esuitable lid\u003c\/a\u003e for the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese cups are made of stainless steel, which means they are durable and can be heated on open fire. As a nice feature, the heat conductivity of stainless steel is far lower compared to aluminum. This fits about 0.6 liters of mac and cheese and weighs about 210 grams (7.4 oz) when empty. On the backside, there are two metal wire thingies that can be folded out to form a handle. Manufacturer A. Blöchl. Made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anton Blöchl","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51826535235923,"sku":"70805","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/54047622203aa6ca8e.jpg?v=1782201271"},{"product_id":"trangia-coffee-pot-for-27-series-stoves-0-6l","title":"Trangia coffee pot for 27 series stoves, 0.6L","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coffee pot for the smaller Trangia stoves (27 series). Designed for use with the Trangia spirit stove, but performs very well with basically any stove out there, or even over an open fire! This is a smart and efficient way to boil water, brew hot drinks, or even boil eggs. A fantastic choice for outdoor cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: the handle grip is made of heat-resistant polymer and withstands cooking over a small campfire. It's easily removable if your \"open fire\" is something like a forest fire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trangia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826656018771,"sku":"51271","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/3358557d6b11ee2c2a.jpg?v=1782201369"},{"product_id":"trangia-coffee-pot-for-25-series-stoves-0-9l","title":"Trangia coffee pot for 25 series stoves, 0.9L","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coffee pot for the larger Trangia stoves (25 series). Designed for use with the Trangia spirit stove, but performs very well with basically any stove out there, or even over an open fire! This is a smart and efficient way to boil water, brew hot drinks, or even boil eggs. A fantastic choice for outdoor cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: the handle grip is made of heat-resistant polymer and withstands cooking over a small campfire. It's easily removable if your \"open fire\" is something like a forest fire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trangia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826656051539,"sku":"51270","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/3358457d6b1315c516.jpg?v=1782201372"},{"product_id":"us-model-two-piece-mess-tin-steel","title":"AB US-style two-piece mess tin, stainless steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA faithful reproduction of the classic US Army \"Meat Can\" that served from WWI to at least the '80s. A refreshing alternative to the Germanic kidney-shaped mess kits. Made from stainless steel! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American take on the soldier's field kitchen is a bit different from the European approach: a two-piece, quite flat frying pan-shaped thing. Thanks to the wide bottom, it's easy to eat out of and heats the contents quickly.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Although you can't hang this over a fire, it's very efficient with a field stove and excellent for frying. As a bonus, it packs quite small thanks to the compact, sleek form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel construction means this will not easily melt or rust, and it won't release any toxic crap if you're worried about that. You can even put it directly in the campfire if you find a suitably flat spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight c. 340 grams (12 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside dimensions c. 22 x 17.5 x 5.5 cm (8.6\" x 6.9\" x 2.2\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReproduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reproduction of the US Army product. Made by the German company Anton Blöchl, manufactured in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United States","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51827245121875,"sku":"64202","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/472245ea197fc32b37.jpg?v=1782201468"},{"product_id":"primus-litech-frying-pan","title":"Primus Litech Frying Pan","description":"\u003cp\u003eLightweight hard-anodized aluminum frying pan for camping, hiking, and all sorts of outdoor cooking. Ideal for 1-2 people. Diameter 21 cm (8.5\"), non-stick coating. Packing up is easy-peasy with a handle that folds away under the pan. A cotton storage bag included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 cm (2\"), 6 cm ( 2.4\") w. folded handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 215 mm (8.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 1.0 l (33.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with the bag: 320 g (11.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight and foldable frying pan is a quite nice addition to any backpacking cooking assortment. It can be combined with almost any stove\/burner but more traditional pans are better on open fire. The durable hard-anodized aluminum pan has a ceramic non-stick coating that makes the surface extremely temperature-resistant and easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel handle locks in place while in use and then pivots under the pan to pack away. You can then shove it in the cotton mesh storage bag that is included in the package. Primus makes them in two sizes. This smaller one feeds 1-2 people. The larger one (25 cm) is better for 3-4 eaters. Made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51827318030675,"sku":"71492","price":45.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/5475662820a61e6296.jpg?v=1757273162"},{"product_id":"czechoslovakian-mess-tin-aluminum-surplus","title":"Czechoslovakian mess tin, aluminum, surplus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Czechoslovakian mess tin is a welcome change and a viable alternative to the traditional Germanic models. It's not even half bad! Even in the East Bloc trying something new was a possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis Czechoslovakian kit is a kettle-like bowl (1,5 litre \/ 90 in\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e) with a smaller one (1 litre \/ 61 in\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e) inside, and a frying pan that doubles as a lid. Both bowls have a folding steel wire handle. The larger one also closes the whole package, and there are strap loops on two sides to attach it to your kit or belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking is only a matter of using either bowl on a field stove with the frying pan as a lid or just the pan as it is. The use is as simple as the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter 15 cm \/ 6\", height 8 cm \/ 3\", the inner piece is 13 x 7.5 cm \/ 5\" x 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eUsed Czech surplus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn used, but good serviceable condition. Apparently, these have been washed before throwing them into storage, so you don't have to scrape off any borsch residue. We still recommend a decent washing before use. In some cases, the lid fits really tight, but this can be adjusted by bending the bowl slightly to be closer to round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Czechoslovakia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51830260924755,"sku":"13823","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/13823.jpg?v=1757316775"},{"product_id":"swedish-army-cooking-fork-surplus","title":"Swedish Army Monster Fork, Ginormous, Surplus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHärreguud, what a wicked weapon. If you haven’t found a manly enough sausage grilling stick, here it is! You can skewer a buffalo ham to this, and if you aren’t into the carnivore diet, grill a whole pumpkin This is also fit for hunting crocodiles, and works as a crappy fire iron, mountain troll cocktail fork, or a boar spear.  Made from alunominomnomium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a frightful thing that it requires an open carry permit from Odin. These were sold to us as Swedish army cooking forks, so our minds exploded a bit when the shipment came, because the size is humongous. Frankly, we have no idea what they used to do with these. When you spear a hunk of beef with this, it will stay still while you carve it. However, the wound channel is large enough to fell a cape buffalo, so your Sunday roast might get very well ventilated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither Sweden had also bigger and better roasts than anybody else, or these were used for something completely different. What would a sensible person do with such a thing, you might wonder. Probably absolutely nothing. However, a creative person like you will probably come up with tons of brilliant ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern minesweeper for the Russian army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for a friend who has everything sensible and boring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost memorable murder weapon in the next horror flick hit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcupuncture needle for the numb buttocks of your pet mammoth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannibal chef accessory for the Halloween costume of the year \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish military surplus. These are forkin’ old but still in very nice condition. They will serve you well wherever you use ‘em. 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