Mess Kit

survivor01 said:

Are you refering to the boy scout type kit or the solo kit?

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Well, we might be thinking of different things. Im thinking of the crappy kit you get at target.

justin_baker said:

Well, we might be thinking of different things. Im thinking of the crappy kit you get at target.

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Agreed. They are flimsey. Once you heat them they tend to warp and burn through if you don't watch them. Stick to the anodized sets and you'll be safe.

jonesy said:

Hey John, REI does still carry these the duelest ,and soloist bot very well made and have both won awards for gear choice of the year from backpacker magazine..
http://www.rei.com/product/783287
http://www.rei.com/product/784114

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$60 Yikes! I bought mine for $20!!!

Knowing what I know now, I might have saved up for it. I REALLY like this set up for two.

Jesuit John said:

$60 Yikes! I bought mine for $20!!!

Knowing what I know now, I might have saved up for it. I REALLY like this set up for two.

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Where the heck did you get that set for $20?

rob373 said:

Where the heck did you get that set for $20?

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REI was having a clearance sale. I snatched up the last one out of the bin.

I have this and it works very well for me, it's kinda large in my pack, but it's also kinda large for cooking, so it's a trade off.

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___82423

I have been leaving it at home more and more, though. I've been making my own cook ware with clay as I go out, it works surprisingly well.

I have the Coleman set that was mentioned earlier in this thread, I love it. Walmart carries it for $19 on the website, have seen it for $25 in the store, but it does all I need it to do, and the smaller pot nests with a 32 oz Nalgene, with just a little extra space.

Moirlend said:

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a good mess kit to take with me on hikes. I'm looking for something that is light and compact but durable. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

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i got an "EAST GERMAN MESS KIT" on amazon (where i get most of my gear) for 9 bucks. well-made and the novelty made me laugh.