Yugoslavian Army Mess Kit

no silverware included.

Pretty nice kit. Came dirty but cleaned up well.

I just got this now, and it really blew me away. Mine has a name carved into it, burn and scratch marks on the bottom, it's dirty and gross. But do I regret this buy? Not one bit. Once I clean it, it'll surely be something I plan to show off to my friend's a lot. The canvas case it comes in is snug, but it's a lot smaller than expected and it's square design shouldn't take up much space. The 3 utensils were in perfect condition and the knife is very dull and honestly I feel won't have much use, but the can opener on it is extremely sharp and would work very well. The only complaint I have is that the large plastic serving cup ( not the small one) is cracked fairly well and I can't use the common part of putting the two together via the metal handle on the pan. Be weary you may not recieve something in perfect condition, but I couldn't be happier with it and the historic value it has. After cleaning and finding someway to fix the crack, it will surely be something I look forward to using the hell out of until I need to buy another one.

Bought one of these some time ago, didn't really get a chance to use it much til just recently. The kit itself was in almost mint condition, the carrying pouch a little bit worn; still, a really great system, very compact and versatile. Will probably buy some more of these when the budget permits.

might have got the bottom of the barrel on mine as the one I received was noticeably used. lots of marks and a name carved into the exterior paint. also not well cleaned as there was still crusted on bits of food that need to be cleaned off. overall though still a good value.

Cleaned with chlorine bleach/water and let set in sun for a week. Cleaned and deodorized fine. I use this with my Esbit stove/fuel tabs. Item was in good condition with no damage when received. Over time the paint will burn off the cup if used over heat.

For what you get here, I really don't think you can't beat it. Mine seems unused but I soaked it in a bleach solution just to be safe. Everything nests together well and doesn't rattle much at all.

I ordered 2 of these for bug out bags I was making for my daughters and myself to keep in their vehicles.

I wanted a mess kit that included the 'silverware" and also a canteen. Some of the other surplus mess kits don't have utensils and/or canteens so all considered it was bargain to get all of that together that fits in a nice space saving kit with its own pouch.

The plastic bowl (lid that fits over the canteen) was slightly melted on 1 of them (looks like it got too close to the fire). I sanded the inside edge and it firs well now. That was the reason I deducted 1 star on quality.

Don't cram those lids on tightly, they fit real tight and are a bear to get off.

All in all I was very happy with the purchase.

Came a little beat up and dirty but cleaned up well. Shipping a little high but can't do much about that. Peice for the kit is a bargain and a lot better then other kits you see out there.

The snap on the pouch looks a little worn, but otherwise the set looks like new.
The rectangular shape of the items is a little bit of an adjustment when cooking and eating (for instance making sure you don't burn food in the corners of the pot or drinking from a straight edge cup) but the shape makes for a more efficient use of space if you are carrying the set inside of your pack.