I have had and used many mess kits over the years-- most were lacking in one area or another: too big; too small; too irregular; one good piece, several odd pieces; too many pieces; too few pieces-- a real pain. To me, this cookset is just right. The right number of pieces, the right size, and it packs beautifully. You will not go wrong with this set.

I needed a mess kt which will withstand the vigor of a hunting group,with some individuals that are hard on cooking implements. This mess kit is made well for hard use. Although not new,the kit became presentable with soap and steel wool which removed the aluminum oxide coating.For the price,I don't mind additional dents,knowing that it will last many seasons!

I bought this mess kit not to replace my old commercial hiking mess kit used for years on Search & Rescue mission or other adventures on the back woods, but for having a additional mess kit that will be bigger and stronger when the time will asking to have more fresh cooked meal on the "table" ( the size of this mess kit its double or triple in comparison with the size of my old one mess kit) and I am so happy that I made this step. The Mess Kit its listen like used and really its looking like had been used for years and years ( scratches, dents.... all you want ), but, all this its just for outside! Inside, a big surprise!!! Brand new and shiny like a mirror or close enough. The mess kit never been used and all its just from harsh storage on last 30 years or so. Definitely, I will recommend this mess kit here on KS website and on my wilderness survival workshop!
PS:
I will see the true how will work out above to a camp fire this weekend. I have a bunch of equipment from KS to test this weekend. The weather its getting nice again here in PNW and lots roads up on the mountain are starting to get open ..... :)