AB US-style two-piece mess tin, stainless steel

A 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! 

The 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. 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.

The 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.

• Weight c. 340 grams (12 oz.)
• Outside dimensions c. 22 x 17.5 x 5.5 cm (8.6" x 6.9" x 2.2").

Reproduction

A reproduction of the US Army product. Made by the German company Anton Blöchl, manufactured in China.