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Texsport Black Ice Hard Anodized Mess Kit

Black Ice¿ Hard Anodized Cookware Hard anodization process alters and hardens structure of Cookware surface making it abrasion resistant Twice as hard as stainless steel Combines the best attributes of a hard surface treatment and the even heat transfer of aluminum

• Comes with xylan single coat non-stick finish and locking folding stay cool insulated handle
• Lightweight and durable
• This cookware makes for easy cleaning and healthy cooking

Rating: (out of 3 reviews)

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 14.99

Texsport Black Ice Hard Anodized Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Virginia P:

I bought this for small outdoor trips, thinking that it would be nice and compact, as well as lightweight. It is both, however, the small boiling pot is too small to hold enough water worth heating. It also tips over if you don’t have anything to set it down on while heating. I thought I could suspend it over the fire with a tripod but after filling, it tips sideways and dumps all it’s contents. The frying pan is suitable but the handle is a bit flimsy, though functional. After the first use, the “non stick” coating rubbed off in some places, even though I didn’t scrub it. A knife or fork will scratch it off too.

Review by Skull Fungus:

Compact and usable, very light weight, but the pot isn’t balanced well if you are thinking of hanging it from a makeshift tripod (not deep enough) and it all rattles.

A lot.

A metric buttload.

I got the product for the non-stick coating (which has held up so far) for its ease of cleaning and non-reflectiveness, the multitude of items it came with, and the nesting capabilities…which I assumed would have some wiggle room inside it, but not much.

I was waaaaaaay off. Unless you plan on packing your socks in it while you’re hiking, you’re going to be heard a mile away. I could still hear it rattle in the center of my pack, under two changes of clothes.

Even if moving quietly isn’t a priority for you, it gets annoying real quick.

Also, the cup is plastic…which I haven’t melted yet, but then again, I’m more careful with fire than most.

If you can deal with the noise and you’re boiling something in the pot other than thin liquid, for .00 it’s a decent buy. Easy to clean, easy to use.

It’s not something I’m going to throw away, but I’ll be keeping my eye out for something a little better.

If it wasn’t for the rattle, I’d give it four stars. I should probably have rated it three stars, but I can still hear it rattling in my nightmares.

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Texsport Stainless Steel Mess Kit

The Texport® stainless-steel mess kit brings class to your camp kitchen with high-quality, polished stainless-steel cookware pieces that feature copper bottoms. It includes a 6 1/2-in fry pan with a “stay cool” locking insulated handle, a 6 1/2-in fry pan cover/plate, a 1/2-qt boiling pot with a cover, and an 8-oz plastic cup.

• High quality polished stainless steel copper bottom
• Kit contains: 6-1/2 fry pan with stay cool locking insulated handle, 6-1/2 fry pan cover/plate, 1/2 qt. boiling pot with cover and 8 oz. plastic cup

Rating: (out of 12 reviews)

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 11.61

Open Country Individual 5-Piece Nonstick Mess Kit

The set is perfect for a rugged individual. The fry pan handle converts to a clamp with the loosening of the bolt and nut. Two positive detents parallel the bolt to ensure the handle will not slide around when frying. Finished with a one-coat nonstick finish makes clean up easier and the black nonstick coating allows for faster heat transfer.A backpacker or solo camper will find this mess kit indispensable. A step up from kits of old, this one features a nonstick finish on the inside of the 3/4-quart pot, seven-inch frying pan, and seven-inch dish. All cookware is made of aluminum for lightweight yet sturdy use. A plastic eight-ounce cup with handle stores inside the pot with its snug lid. When all the parts are nestled together, the frying pan’s handle pivots over the pot and screws securely. Plastic or wooden cooking utensils should be used, and cleanup is a simple matter of wiping off each nonstick surface. –Ann Bieri

• 1-person, 5-piece mess kit; stores compactly
• Includes 7-inch nonstick frying pan with pivot handle
• 3/4-quart kettle with tight-fitting cover
• 7-inch nonstick plate; 8-ounce plastic cup
• Pivot handle tightens to keep everything secure

Rating: (out of 12 reviews)

List Price: $ 16.99
Price: $ 16.99

Open Country Individual 5-Piece Nonstick Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Daniel A. Sturdevant:

The non-stick finish makes them easy to clean and use, and the aluminum composition makes it the ideal weight… light! It all fits together easily and performed well over the campfire… perfect for dehydrated meals. Measure the water, heat it up, pour it in and you’re ready to eat. The set heats and cools quickly, thanks to aluminum’s ability to transfer heat efficiently. Last but not least, It’s made in the U.S.A.!

Review by Todd Thebarge:

I gave this only four stars not due to the quality of the set, which is very good, but for the size. The pot and frying pan are quite small, and I cannot imagine being able to cook enough food in either one to satisfy me. That said, I just bought a bigger frying pan, a couple of slightly larger pots, and am happy with the set up I have now.

I would suggest putting a paper towel between the layers of cookware to prevent scratching during travel.

Otherwise it is a good quality set, and with a few additions, will meet all of you outdoor cookware needs.

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GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Mess Kit

Includes 7.5″ Dual-use Frypan/Lid, 1 qt. Pot, 6″ Cascadian Bowl, 12 Fl. Oz. Cascadian cup, DiamondBack Gripper, Mesh Bag.Value and versatile

• Bugaboo® cookware¿s dependable non-stick coating gives you a surface that heats evenly and makes cooking a gourmet experience
• Easy-packing nesting design thanks to a dual-use frypan/lid, a polypropylene Cascadian¿ cup and bowl and mesh stuff sack
• Exclusive DiamondBack Gripper¿ attaches securely to exterior brackets while preserving both interior and exterior pot finishes
• This set is lightweight so makes it easy to pack into your favorite campsite.
• Enjoy the Bugaboo® mess kit is versatile enough you can take it anywhere

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

List Price: $ 29.95
Price: $ 27.38

GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Mark W. Johnson:

This mess kit is well constructed and does the job just fine. The one handle clips easily to the pots and grips well. The pieces come in a mesh bag that is easy to carry. The kit would rate higher if the outter parts clipped together to prevent them from banging around.

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Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit

Mess Kit

• It is a five piece kit
• Includes an eight ounce cup and six inch deep dish plate
• Also includes 7.5-inch frying pan and 16-ounce pot with lid
• Nests together for easy storage

Rating: (out of 21 reviews)

List Price: $ 5.00
Price: $ 19.88

Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Ashliegh Nichols:

I bought this item almost as a joke because it was so cheep and so lightweight that I thought it would be junk. I figured that even if it was useless I wouldn’t feel bad about throwing it out because of the price. What I found was that this little set actually works very well. I was impressed with the weight and it cooks a great steak and cleans easily. It packs up pretty small too.

My only two concerns with this product was that

1. Because the frying pan is two pieces and aluminum the handle tends to bend with too much weight. Long term I think bending will greatly weaken the handle.

2. The handle of the frying pan can get a little hot if left on the heat for more than a few minutes. Still easily handled with a towel or shirt sleeve.

These are the prices you pay for the very light weight and cheep price. All in all though, a great bargain that really works.

Review by James H. Stewart III:

I wanted a very light, easy to carry frying pan. Anything that came with it was extra. This unit fit that bill. All 4 pieces weigh less than half a pound, but feel quite sturdy. NOT non-stick, but I didn’t expect that. Just fry the bacon first!

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Outdoor Mess Kit, 2 Person, Lightweight Anodized Aluminum Mess Kit with 2 Sets of Lexan Utensils

This is a must for camping or backpacking. This 15 piece mess meal kit includes the following: 6″ pot 2 3/4″ high with lid, 6″ pan, ladle, serving spoon, scouring pad, 2 cups, 2 Lexan spoons, 2 Lexan forks and 2 Lexan knives.

The Lexan utensils are virtually indestructible. The anodized aluminum is durable yet lightweight. The bots nest together for convenient and compact storage inside an included mess bag.

• Lightweight and extremely durable anodized aluminum perfect for camping backpacking
• Two person
• Includes two sets of Lexan utensils–virtually indestructible
• Great for camping, backpacking or emergency kits
• Pots nest together and fit into a mess bag

Rating: (out of 1 reviews)

Price: $ 15.95

Light My Fire Outdoor MealKit – Dark Green

You don’t have to eat like an animal just because you happen to be dining outdoors. Not when you take along the ingeniously portable, incredibly versatile, spillproof and functional Outdoor Meal Kit. Our one-of-a-kind Meal Kit makes it easy to prepare, clean-up and enjoy the great taste of every campfire meal. Designed especially for Light My Fire by Scandinavian designer Joachim Nordwall, our Meal Kit is perfect for your backpack, boat, picnic basket, even your lunch box. The Meal Kit contains everything you need to prepare and eat a meal anytime, anywhere: two plates, a spill-free cup with lid (300ml), a combined colander and cutting board, a “spork” (combined spoon and serrated fork) and a small waterproof box for all those things that just have to stay dry. The spork is made of a tough and durable PC (polycarbonate) material and the rest is made of PP (polypropylene), an environmentally-friendly plastic.

• Dishwasher and microwave safe and also floats!
• Environmentally-friendly PP plastic
• Spork is an all in one utensil that won’t scratch cookware
• Will not soften at higher temperatures
• Design by Joachim Nordwall, J. Nordwall Design, Sweden. 9″x8″x3″. 12 oz.

Rating: (out of 21 reviews)

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 14.99

Texsport 5 Pc. Kangaroo Mess Kit

Show off your culinary skills using the Texsport® Kangaroo 5-piece cook set. It features durable, lightweight aluminum pieces, each made with the DuPont Teflon® non-stick interior for easy cooking and cleaning. The set includes 2 pans, a bowl, a cup, and a handle gripper.

• Kangaroo Five-Piece Teflon Mess Kit
• Made of durable, lightweight aluminum
• Easy cooking/easy cleaning DuPont Teflon non-stick interior
• Kit contains: Teflon 1 qt. sauce pan, Teflon 7-1/2 x 1-1/2 fry pan/lid, 6 bowl, 12 oz. cup, pan gripper, and mesh carry/storage bag

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 13.50

Texsport 5 Pc. Kangaroo Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Kable:

well made and VERY durable

love the fact that it’s Teflon!

and the web bag is great if you have to

clean up and pack out quick and

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East German 3 Pc. Aluminum Mess Kit

3 Pc. Aluminum Mess Kit, East German

• East German 3 Pc. Aluminum Mess Kit
• Lightweight
• Compact
• Durable

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

Price: $ 8.99

East German 3 Pc. Aluminum Mess Kit Reviews

Review by Jaredin Pon:

This mess kit is excellent, though I feel that the metal is a bit thin. It’s lightweight, has three pot/pans that all fit together and enough space that you could buy a fork and knife and stick it in the biggest pot/pan and then put them back together. Efficient in size and design, lightweight, and inexpensive. It’s a winner.

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Academy Broadway Cor. 50020 Mess Kit With Cover

5 Piece Deluxe Scout Type Mess Kit With Cover, Heavy Gauge Aluminum Nested Set Includes Cup, Fry Pan, Plate, Cook Pot & Lid, Detachable Handle Also Locks Set.

• Academy Broadway #50020 5PC Deluxe Scout Mess Kit
• ACADEMY BROADWAY CORP

List Price: $ 9.85
Price: $ 6.39