BW 3-piece Mess Tin, Aluminum, Green

19,99 €
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2.6(6)
Product description

A basic three-piece, olive drab aluminum mess tin, the Germanic type used since the World Wars. Tried and true, the Finnish army uses almost identical ones even today because if we get rid of something, it's not gonna be our beloved mess kits. New production.

Consists of three parts; the lid, middle compartment, and the bottom part. The lid and middle piece link together with the handle of the lid. The large pot has stoppers on the base of the wire handle to prevent dangling around. There's also a tunnel and a groove to run a utility strap through. This way you can both secure the kit from unlikely but possible accidental opening and attach it to your gear. Painted green on the outside. All in all a basic model, very practical.

Weight about 500 grams (1.1 lbs.). Outside dimensions about 17 x 18 x 11,5 cm (6.7" x 7" x 4.5").

New made gear

The German Bundeswehr apparently hasn't sold their mess kits to the civilian market for quite some time, so numerous private companies have taken up the torch and made good replicas This is one of them. Made by the German company Anton Blöchl, manufactured in China.

Reviews
2.6(6)

Dirk H.

30.06.2023Verified purchase
Close to the original issue.. Its a tiny bit softer /\ easier to bent. Just bent it back.

C. S.

16.08.2022Verified purchase
Erm, yes, the big 'latch' that is supposed to keep everything together is actually not very capable of holding everything together and the carrying wire does take some getting used to (getting familiar with the 3 positions). But other than that; no issues for me, no paint on the inside, no flaking paint (although it's been only in a fire for a short time) and it does fit together nicely. You _can_ wedge the inner container in the bigger a little tilted and then you have to apply some force to separate the two again.

Nicolai R.

12.10.2021Verified purchase
The wire on top WILL tip the kit and spill food/water over the fire/stove. The green paint is also on the inside and will flake off in heat. There is play in the top hinge, and if I don't keep the set closed with a strap it will open up. Only reason to buy this is if you don't like surplus.