French Mess Kit

Original French Mess Kit as issued to the French Foreign Legion and French Army. Each mess kit has three pieces that nest down into a compact size for easy transport.

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SKU: FMKIT

$12.95

Description

Features:

Two Cooking Pans with Handles
One Eating Tray
Size is about 7" x 5" x 2.25"
Authentic French Military Surplus
D-Ring for ease of carry
Marked on bottom with French manufacturer
Surplus Very Good Condition

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Reviews

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A great deal

Review by Paul

The most sturdy mess kit I own. Heavy but light. Better than US and fits in a small compact spot. I have a ton of gear and this is part of my mess kit. That says a lot

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A very good buy

Review by Guy

These are a very good buy. I have bought 2 of these mess kits. I will get another one for my car kit.

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Very heavy duty received in excellent condition

Review by Bernard

Great value nice compact design with room inside for two esbit folding stoves. sturdy aluminum construction easy to clean good buy. Will order a nother one for my wifes bag.

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Clean well, then a charm

Review by Lucas

Great mess kit for the price. For all surplus things, your going to want to clean it very well. Tough as nails and it will last you a life time

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Good mess kit for money

Review by Lee

Heavy duty and built to last. Mine cleaned up nice. Fits well into molle canteen/utility pouch. Esbit stove stores inside if you want. Wife and I both have one in our bug out bags.

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Nice and heavy

Review by Brandon

This kit was what I expected from the description. Mine is marked 1981, and gently used. It is heavier than some commercial kits out there, but for the value it looks very durable. As another reviewer mentioned, an Esbit stove fits inside, with a little room for fuel and a spork. Overall I am pleased with my purchase, I think I am going to get many years of service out of this kit.

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Needed some clean up

Review by William

Alas mine was not mint. It appeared to be NOS, except it had some kind of water stain- a corroded area on two of the pans. I soaked it in a solution of baking soda and cream of tartar and gave it a once over with a scotchbrite pad in the affected areas- which cleaned it up OK; but it still has some markings. Remember that aluminum pans will develop these kinds of stains with use. You can go full on with abrasive pad, but then you start to get micro-scratches, which is about par. Would that these were stainless steel... (for my purposes). On the upside, it is a very compact set with a pleasing retro aspect and the pans lend themselves to certain kinds of meals. Not the best for soups, but glurpy stuff like chili or heavy stews do OK, and warming up standard 3-course leftovers has worked well for me.

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the best ones must be gone --- Sept 2016

Review by Alex2222

Well, based on the reviews, I ordered three kits. They ARE heavy aluminum and well made, but all three I got were 'quite used'. Dents and deep scratches. But what do you want for ten bucks each. However ....... if I had it to do over again, I would have bought new stainless steel and spent the extra on really good stuff. I also put mine through the dishwasher which actually improved the look --- now they have a 'slightly tarnished, multi-colored, antique steel look'. Mine are date stamped 1959.

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Useful and compact

Review by Cedar Creek Sam

The other reviews summarize this kit well. It's sturdy, compact and has a shape that is a bit more useful for one person especially than the round pots for both cooking and packing (the Czech one I also use).
One thing to add is that this mess kit fits perfectly into a US IFAK pouch if you want to store is and keep it from getting loose or beaten up when carrying it. With a little Esbit stove tucked inside it's a great combo.
These IFAK pouches are handy and inexpensive too by the way.

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Like everyone else!

Review by Jack

Very impressed with the whole thing! Old and good quality, looks like someone else was doing the cooking.... This looks brand new. I prefer the rectangular shape (2.5 x 7.5 x 5) for packing.
Stamp on the bottom reads "JAPY" 1953. So I have an antique on my hands, I do not think this was made in Japan, I went to school with enough of these that would never learn how to cook, none the less have anything to do with a mess kit!

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Great little cook set

Review by Sam

Nice little cook set made of high quality thick aluminum. Set locks up tight with little to no rattle. In my mind If one is looking for a 1-2 person cook set that will last a lifetime this one is hard to beat.

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Excellent set at a great price

Review by Kruk

These are really neat. I tucked an Esbit stove into the smallest pan, which then sit nestled inside all the others into a neat little package. To protect against bumps and such, I put the Esbit into a plastic Ziploc bag. You get three rectangular pans with this, that fit neatly inside of each other. The smallest fits in the middle, the next size up has a handle that folds over itself, then the largest encases those with another handle. Mine was in used but totally acceptable condition. I feel great having this ride along with me in the car, for a little stove when I need it, along with cookware.

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Nice kit

Review by Sixgun

Got one to try out, mine looked pretty and was covered in some kind of oil or light grease. I tried numerous times to hand wash with a scrubber and liquid dawn but it still felt very tacky. I made the mistake of running it through the dishwasher and it turned yellow and is still tacky. Good quality build and a good value overall. Maybe someone can post how they got theirs cleaned up.

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great mess kit

Review by Kriegshunde

This is a great mess kit for a great price. Sturdy locks up tight not to heavy. Will give years and years of service.

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One of the better mess kits available

Review by Jordan

Nice kit being aluminum it's nice and light, but sturdy and a good locking fit for storage. I prefer the pan style over pot.

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good but

Review by Kyle

item is sturdy however has a lot of nicks and blemishes but i buffed them out and cleaned it

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Great Piece of Gear

Review by Glen

Exceptional little mess kit, can eat out of, as well as cook in it in a pinch, bought two.

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Excellent Kit At A Great Price.

Review by Rodney

I ordered one of these kits and my first impression was, wow... this is a great mess kit. It's made out of a very thick and high quality aluminum. I was so impressed with it that I ordered two more. The other two kits I ordered are just as nice as the first one I received.

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Tight

Review by David

The piece nested together tight and make no sound. The inside looks new. Great buy.

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Best mess kit for the price

Review by John

Great quality and the price is unbeatable.

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Very Nice

Review by RANDALL

Nice little mess kit,in very good shape and clean,can't beat the price anywhere on the web,will buy again before there gone,very good quality.

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Great mess kit

Review by tom

Ordered 2 to go into me and the wife's Alice packs. I looked new and the other a little used but still serviceable. Nice!

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bullet proof piece of kit

Review by Benjamin

I ordered one of these on a friday morning and recieved it the following tuesday..great service so far...the kit itself is built like a tank..much better than a USGI kit IMHO and i have a lot of experience with the USGI...the dimensions are better (deeper pans) and it packs up much better (halves dont come apart unless you take them apart). three days after receiving this kit i ordered two more..

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Super!!!

Review by Dave K.

Best price on the internet for this kit! I like it MUCH better than the US one as it is deeper and has 2 pans.

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Nice mess kit

Review by tom

This mess kit will work nicely in my bug out bag. Ordered 2 and both in great shape.

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Nice heavy duty aluminum mess kit. Handy form factor.

Review by Jeffrey

Very good quality aluminum. Like the space left in the center, good for Esbit type stove. The plate makes a great lid/double boiler for the smaller pan. Can't beat the price.

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Very nice compact mess kit.

Review by skm

This French Mess kit is a very nice space saver quality product at an awesome price. I always try & order two of these nice camping items. Thanks again KS.

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Nice Kit

Review by William

Arrived in good shape, no dents or no deep scratches. Cleaned up real nice.

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Great container for an emergency kit - and a solid mess kit

Review by Stephen

The 3 nesting pans fit together nicely, and the inner pan is about 2" deep, and 4 1/4" x 5 3/4". This is much more space than your typical survival tin, so you can fit quite a lot inside it. If you need more space, you can leave out the inner pan, and just use the outer shell. A bit large to fit in a pocket, but I'm making a kit for each vehicle. This can be bounced around in the trunk or under a seat without worrying that it will get crushed. It's not water-tight, but should survive anything less than full immersion with no problem. Or put it inside a gallon ziplock, and solve that issue. A great deal.

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A good buy

Review by Jim K.

This is a very nice, moderately sized and well made item. The shape is what I like, I know of no other rectangular, (as opposed to oval or round) mess kits. Somewhat bigger than a USGI kit but not by much. It ultimately provides 2 "pots" and a tray/ pan, in a compact size that packs nicely. Thick gauge aluminum construction make it a good "piece of kit".

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