Anybody looking for those German surplus 3 peice mess kits?

[vz2452]

I read in a lot of places in the past on how much people like these. So I thought I'd share just in case.
Two for $20.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/german-military-surplus-3-pc-mess-kits-2-pk-used?a=1880739

I got one set for the hell of it. Along with some backpacks and other things. I signed up for a free 30 day club membership to get free shipping on an order last month. And forgot to cancel it before they charged me. So if you go that route be careful.

[Toad]

I have a couple of these. They work well. I sand blasted the outsides of mine. The green paint starts to look unappetizing after a few cookings on the fire.

[Filroy77]

Not to be a kill joy or anything but I would be very careful about eating or drinking anything out of aluminum unless it's coated. Especially if it's been heated. Thought to be liked with Alzheimer's.

[Toad]

Somebody better tell Budweiser they got it all wrong.

[ramblin84]

Somebody better tell Budweiser they got it all wrong.

All drink cans are coated inside, except the part that touches the lips.   

[wolfgang2000]

I read some where that the EU has banned aluminum cook ware for that reason.  I can't speak of the validity of their reasoning.  I've been using aluminum cook ware since the 60's.

[vz2452]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But I don't see a problem when it comes to something that is only going to used a couple times a year. If that much. I have stainless steel and cast iron cookware in the kitchen for daily use. And that is for the few times a week that I'm not lazy and just nuke it.

[Filroy77]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But I don't see a problem when it comes to something that is only going to used a couple times a year. If that much. I have stainless steel and cast iron cookware in the kitchen for daily use. And that is for the few times a week that I'm not lazy and just nuke it.

Sounds right to me.

[wolfgang2000]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But I don't see a problem when it comes to something that is only going to used a couple times a year. If that much. I have stainless steel and cast iron cookware in the kitchen for daily use. And that is for the few times a week that I'm not lazy and just nuke it.

I agree.  I'm not throwing mine out any time soon.

[vz2452]

They came in today. The condition is used but not beat to hell and very serviceable. But they didn't come with the smaller lid/pan that fits inside the the outer pans. I went back to the website and the pic they have doesn't show the lid. But they describe as a three piece set. I'm a little ticked but not enough to return them. As is they are still better then the U.S mess kit I've had since a kid.



Good news is the other stuff I ordered were exactly as advertised if not better.