I haven't tried one myself but the Light My Fire ones are quite popular here. No pots in them though. I'm tempted to get one myself as I like how it all packs together.http://lightmyfire.com/products/products/mealkit-20.aspx
Quote from: Syncop8r on July 16, 2017, 09:22:37 AMI haven't tried one myself but the Light My Fire ones are quite popular here. No pots in them though. I'm tempted to get one myself as I like how it all packs together.http://lightmyfire.com/pr.../products/mealkit-20.aspxI have one of their first setups, I don't remember what's in it, just the cutting board, old mug, and I don't know what else, oh but of course the spork! I can say I've never used it, the sporks on the other hand, yes, me and the little guy used them for like over a year straight cause we hate the taste of metal utensils. That new 2.0 kit looks great that's got everything! The only thing is you can't cook with it because it's all plastic, although a lighter carry! I do have that military pot that the canteen sits in but still, since he joined the Boy Scouts I have a feeling I'm going to get stuck into doing things.. they gave him a very plain mess kit, it doesn't do anything, it's more or less just a full size plastic plate, bowl, and utensil set, I don't remember a cup, I didn't get much time with it, all I know is I had to quickly take the label off before throwing it in his bag before and handing it off. I fig maybe a military kit would be cool since you can cook on it plus the plate also splits the food? I just don't know, I have a feeling I'm going to get pulled into doing things, not that I don't like camping, I just have to play it very carefully because of my medical..JR
I haven't tried one myself but the Light My Fire ones are quite popular here. No pots in them though. I'm tempted to get one myself as I like how it all packs together.http://lightmyfire.com/pr.../products/mealkit-20.aspx
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on July 16, 2017, 06:34:11 PMQuote from: Syncop8r on July 16, 2017, 09:22:37 AMI haven't tried one myself but the Light My Fire ones are quite popular here. No pots in them though. I'm tempted to get one myself as I like how it all packs together.http://lightmyfire.com/pr.../products/mealkit-20.aspxI have one of their first setups, I don't remember what's in it, just the cutting board, old mug, and I don't know what else, oh but of course the spork! I can say I've never used it, the sporks on the other hand, yes, me and the little guy used them for like over a year straight cause we hate the taste of metal utensils. That new 2.0 kit looks great that's got everything! The only thing is you can't cook with it because it's all plastic, although a lighter carry! I do have that military pot that the canteen sits in but still, since he joined the Boy Scouts I have a feeling I'm going to get stuck into doing things.. they gave him a very plain mess kit, it doesn't do anything, it's more or less just a full size plastic plate, bowl, and utensil set, I don't remember a cup, I didn't get much time with it, all I know is I had to quickly take the label off before throwing it in his bag before and handing it off. I fig maybe a military kit would be cool since you can cook on it plus the plate also splits the food? I just don't know, I have a feeling I'm going to get pulled into doing things, not that I don't like camping, I just have to play it very carefully because of my medical..JRI don't know about the US but we don't issue mess kits in the UK any more, the mains use heater bags, also heats the water for a wet (brew)
Quote from: Smashie on July 16, 2017, 06:40:26 PMI don't know about the US but we don't issue mess kits in the UK any more, the mains use heater bags, also heats the water for a wet (brew)Idk, you know more then me! I'm going to guess the one in charge is going to do the cooking and you got to have a plate for food? But still, I think you should have the right setup so if you did a little trip yourself your set?JR
I don't know about the US but we don't issue mess kits in the UK any more, the mains use heater bags, also heats the water for a wet (brew)
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on July 16, 2017, 07:15:37 PMQuote from: Smashie on July 16, 2017, 06:40:26 PMI don't know about the US but we don't issue mess kits in the UK any more, the mains use heater bags, also heats the water for a wet (brew)Idk, you know more then me! I'm going to guess the one in charge is going to do the cooking and you got to have a plate for food? But still, I think you should have the right setup so if you did a little trip yourself your set?JRNot with the Brit ratpacks, eat out of the bag. You get a canteen and a cup only.The Swedish Army use these
Quote from: Smashie on July 16, 2017, 07:19:50 PMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on July 16, 2017, 07:15:37 PMQuote from: Smashie on July 16, 2017, 06:40:26 PMI don't know about the US but we don't issue mess kits in the UK any more, the mains use heater bags, also heats the water for a wet (brew)Idk, you know more then me! I'm going to guess the one in charge is going to do the cooking and you got to have a plate for food? But still, I think you should have the right setup so if you did a little trip yourself your set?JRNot with the Brit ratpacks, eat out of the bag. You get a canteen and a cup only.The Swedish Army use theseYeah I saw those, more or less the same as the light my fire, but rectangular rather then triangle, no?JR
Some of them are aluminium, which I avoid, whether the stories are true or not.If plastic I make sure it's BPA-free (although whether it's BPS-free or not remains unknown).So are we talking about cookware as well as plates bowl cup utensils? I like kits that cleverly stow away (mine are individual things made by Sea to Summit i think, need to find a way to pack them them together neatly).That Swedish one (rectangular) looks neat. I guess make sure it's all not too heavy as he will have to carry it.
Quote from: Syncop8r on July 17, 2017, 02:07:52 AMSome of them are aluminium, which I avoid, whether the stories are true or not.If plastic I make sure it's BPA-free (although whether it's BPS-free or not remains unknown).So are we talking about cookware as well as plates bowl cup utensils? I like kits that cleverly stow away (mine are individual things made by Sea to Summit i think, need to find a way to pack them them together neatly).That Swedish one (rectangular) looks neat. I guess make sure it's all not too heavy as he will have to carry it.I don't think I'd want aluminum either, I really don't know what is needed, maybe for his age only the simple plate, bowl, cup, and utensils? But I would rather him have something that can also be used to cook if need be, the canteen I gave him has the cup that it sits in and can be cooked but still?JR
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on July 17, 2017, 02:24:22 AMQuote from: Syncop8r on July 17, 2017, 02:07:52 AMSome of them are aluminium, which I avoid, whether the stories are true or not.If plastic I make sure it's BPA-free (although whether it's BPS-free or not remains unknown).So are we talking about cookware as well as plates bowl cup utensils? I like kits that cleverly stow away (mine are individual things made by Sea to Summit i think, need to find a way to pack them them together neatly).That Swedish one (rectangular) looks neat. I guess make sure it's all not too heavy as he will have to carry it.I don't think I'd want aluminum either, I really don't know what is needed, maybe for his age only the simple plate, bowl, cup, and utensils? But I would rather him have something that can also be used to cook if need be, the canteen I gave him has the cup that it sits in and can be cooked but still?JRYeah, either that or a stainless steel billy (with a lid) would be a start. You can cook in it, boil water for a brew.... light and takes up virtually no space if you pack things inside it it. As long as it has handles or other safe way of handling when hot.
Ha must be a kiwi thing... it's just a pot, usually with a paint can - style wire handle and a lid. A pot with a folding handle would be much better.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billycan
+1 on the enameled cup, plate & bowl. I have the same ones in blue. They are really good, though you gotta watch the cup with hot drinks, the lip of it gets rather warm and I've been caught out a couple of times when not paying enough attention.
Quote from: Kevin Davey on July 18, 2017, 11:17:57 AM+1 on the enameled cup, plate & bowl. I have the same ones in blue. They are really good, though you gotta watch the cup with hot drinks, the lip of it gets rather warm and I've been caught out a couple of times when not paying enough attention.I always wanted one of those for myself(in blue!) but everyone I saw was chipped or felt cheap. The only hot drink he likes is hot coco, but he only likes it warm! Can you cook with those? Like boil water?JR