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- SAFE TO USE DINNERWARE: This metal mess kit includes 1 boiling pot with lid, 1 frying pan with locking handle, and 1 stainless steel plate. They're all made of rugged, high-quality stainless steel with copper bottoms for uniform heat distribution.
- PERFECT TRAVEL COOKWARE: This 3-piece set nests together and packs into its own included nylon mesh cover. Individually sized for any outdoor adventure like hiking, camping, or tailgating, this kit fits in your backpack, bag, or survival gear.
- SLEEK AND STYLISH: You can never go wrong with the beauty and durability of stainless steel, and this kit is sure to make the pots and pans in your kitchen jealous!
- COMPACT MAGIC: Look no further boys and girls, this steel mess kit sets compactly together so there is no need for a surplus of dinnerware when you're traveling or on-the-go. It makes it easier than ever to cook a full meal and quickly clean it up.
- USE WITH OTHER COOKING ACCESSORIES: This lightweight cooking equipment pairs perfectly with other cooking supplies such as pots, pans, dishes, plates, bowls, utensils. The world is your kitchen with this Mess Kit, which can be used on any stove.

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Customers like the performance, backpacking, and appearance of the product. They mention it works well, is ideal for camping, and the copper bottom speeds up cooking. Customers are also satisfied with the ease of cleaning, value for money, and compact size.

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146 customers mention "Durability"121 positive25 negative

Customers like the durability of the mess kit. They mention it's sturdy enough to last the long haul, is well-put-together, and is much better quality than the standard $5 aluminum set. Some say it'll last for years and is a good starter set.

"...I don't know what gauge stainless steel it is made from but it feels VERY sturdy and is also EXTREMELY lightweight, The Copper plating on the bottom..." Read more

"I have many cook kits, and this one is pretty good. Most of my cook kits from the past wouldn't get above a 2 star rating from me...." Read more

"This is a sturdy and compact set for an individual. I used it on a 4-day stay in the Mt. Hood (Oregon) wilderness last month...." Read more

"...Although there is very pronounced patina from the smoke, everything is holding up very well...." Read more

97 customers mention "Compact size"80 positive17 negative

Customers like the compact size of the product. They mention it's easy to carry around, packs nicely into their ILBE packs, and will last a long time.

"...steel it is made from but it feels VERY sturdy and is also EXTREMELY lightweight, The Copper plating on the bottom of the pans has been done..." Read more

"...It is very light weight, which is very important while camping and hiking. The less weight one has to carry, the better...." Read more

"Perfect if you’re looking for a lightweight, well designed, easy to pack mess kit for one person...." Read more

"This is a sturdy and compact set for an individual. I used it on a 4-day stay in the Mt. Hood (Oregon) wilderness last month...." Read more

41 customers mention "Stainless steel"34 positive7 negative

Customers like the stainless steel of the mess kit. They mention it's self-contained and sturdy. Customers also appreciate the copper bottom, saying it speeds up cooking.

"...This kit though is made of stainless steel with a light copper plating on the bottom of each piece of kit...." Read more

"...for many years but unlike the aluminum ones from yesteryear it is stainless steel and the copper bottom on them make them superior...." Read more

"...It has a copper bottom which really helps evenly distribute out the heat in the pan...." Read more

"...that differentiates this kit from others is the copper coating on the bottom of the containers...." Read more

40 customers mention "Value for money"34 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the product. They mention it's a good product for the price, a really good deal for stainless steel cookware, and of high enough quality for the money.

"...The plating is as well. I think this kit is DEFINITELY worth the money...." Read more

"...But still would recommend. Over all good purchase for the price!..." Read more

"...It is well worth the price in my opinion." Read more

"I like this lil set it seems high enough quality for the price. my only disdain is the plastic handle...." Read more

35 customers mention "Works great"33 positive2 negative

Customers like the performance of the mess kit. They mention it fits together well, gets the job done, and the dishes work great for cooking or eating. The hinges work very easily and seem strong. It performs well over coals and cleans up easily. Some say it's super useful and compact for camping, and works great for re-heating prepped food.

"...comes with a small carry bag which I totally didn't expect but is very useful and a nice touch...." Read more

"... It performed perfectly. I ordered another one for my wife." Read more

"...Other than that it works great and for how often i use it it should last forever...." Read more

" Almost everything is perfect for this camping set. The only downside is the very thin stainless steel being used...." Read more

30 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"24 positive6 negative

Customers find the mess kit easy to clean. They mention it's easy to wash and doesn't rust. Some say the steel mess kit is easier to clear and easier to carry.

"...My son used it for cooking and eating out of. It was super easy to clean. It handled the heat of the fire pit wonderfully...." Read more

"...The steak was great and the pan cleaned up easily. The added benefit is the locking handle...." Read more

"...doesnt affect quality or performance. It cleans up well too!..." Read more

"...It helps when scrubbing off the soot.Feb 2016 update. I posted a picture of the kit...." Read more

27 customers mention "Looks"22 positive5 negative

Customers like the appearance of the mess kit. They mention it's well-designed, small, and shiny. Some also say it'll be a beautiful kit to go camping with.

"...Very well made and thought out design...." Read more

"Perfect if you’re looking for a lightweight, well designed, easy to pack mess kit for one person...." Read more

"...well put together set. stainless steel worth the weight. mesh bag is nice." Read more

"...A real shame because they look so nice." Read more

24 customers mention "Backpacking"24 positive0 negative

Customers like the backpacking product. They say it's nice for camping or a go bag, ideal for a back pack, and a great addition to their camping tools.

"...This one seemed small, light weight, and versatile. So, I decided to give it a try. I am glad that I did...." Read more

"... perfect for hiking/backpacking, camping/hunting and cooking for one or maybe an additional person or 2" Read more

"...for a primary mess kit for long term back packing, but its great for short little trips. Compact and light weight." Read more

"...level cook kit for those starting a backpacking passion - compact, carry bag, well made, heats evenly - only con .... very heavy but a titanium..." Read more

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I received the mess kit today. It is light weight and compact. The diameter is hardly wider than the spread of my hand. And as a 5'1" person, I have small hands. So this set is really just to cook for 1 or 2 people at most.I took it out of the packaging to wash it. One thing I noticed that I did Not like was a "made in China" sticker on the bottom of the fry pan. It wouldn't have bothered me so much if it were the bottom of the plate. I'm concerned it could catch fire on the fry pan and scorch the food cooking. I tried peeling it off. And I scrubbed. And scrubbed. And scrubbed. And most of the glue still remains. I guess the next step is to boil water in the pan using my camp stove to see if that will burn off the glue.Speaking of cleaning. Neither of the handles on the pot or the pan support cleaning. They flop around and are more of a nuisance when trying to scrub. As far as I can see, neither are detachable.As to how they handle cooking,UPDATE: The sticker glue did not burn off when I boiled water in the pan. As a matter of fact, it doesn't seem to be effected at all. Maybe due to the type of camp stove I have. A single burner that you turn on with a knob instead of a match. The sticker is dead center, but the flame ring is not.As to the pot, it's actually a little small for my camp stove. The first time I used it, it kept slipping off the trivet and into the flames. Burnt my breakfast. I threw some water in the pot and boiled it right after scraping my breakfast out. It cleaned up fairly easy, but it took the shiny off the steel. I had set up in the dark and, when it got lighter, saw that the trivet wasn't sitting properly on the stove.However, the next time I used it, and the trivet was placed properly, the pot still slipped into the fire ring if not placed just right. But once it's placed just so, it will stay.As to how well it cooks? I'm not the one to ask. I ate my burnt breakfast and was happy with it.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015

This mess kit is pretty amazing for $20. I've owned a lot of mess kits over time (Swedish mess kits, USGI kits, East German kits, and various Coleman kits) and most have been cast aluminum, which gets the job done but has the tendency to stain badly and after extended use, gets harder and harder to clean.

This kit though is made of stainless steel with a light copper plating on the bottom of each piece of kit. I don't know what gauge stainless steel it is made from but it feels VERY sturdy and is also EXTREMELY lightweight, The Copper plating on the bottom of the pans has been done excellently. For $20 you almost expect it to be cheaply done. This kit however looks like the pieces were assembled with a great attention to detail. The spot welds that old the handles on the pan are very well done as well.It looks as if they were pressed then welded then brushed up. The screws on the pan lid are tight and sturdy, and the handles on the pot are slotted so it doesn't spill when you pick it up but when your done the handle easily folds down and away. Very well made and thought out design. Again, this is a $20 kit I would have gladly paid more for in a store based solely on its build quality.

On a camp stove all the items heat up evenly. The copper allows for more even heat distribution which allows for faster cooking and more evenly cooked foods. Cleanup is also SUPER easy as the pans simply wipe clean. Also, depending on the gas flame or open flame, you can get a bit of soot buildup. This is normal. This post cleans easier in that aspect too. After 3-4 uses it's still holding up fine. The plating is as well. I think this kit is DEFINITELY worth the money. Plus it comes with a small carry bag which I totally didn't expect but is very useful and a nice touch. I might buy a few more of these just to have/give as gifts to my camping pals.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016

I was looking for a mess kit for my son to use while camping. While some people opted for plastic and aluminum, I was too concerned about toxins to go that route. I did a lot of online research to find stainless steel options. This one seemed small, light weight, and versatile. So, I decided to give it a try. I am glad that I did. My son used it for cooking and eating out of. It was super easy to clean. It handled the heat of the fire pit wonderfully. The handle to the frying pan did not get too hot, nor did the the plastic knob melt. The pot handle did not get too hot, either.

Another great feature is how everything packs up. The pot and pot's lid fits inside the frying pan. The plate fits on top of the frying pan and the frying pan's handle snaps over it all. Very compact. It comes with a carrying bag that everything fits into, too. One can hang the carrying bag on one's backpack or store it inside the back pack. It is very light weight, which is very important while camping and hiking. The less weight one has to carry, the better.

Both my son and I love this mess kit! It will be the mess kit for years to come.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018

I have many cook kits, and this one is pretty good. Most of my cook kits from the past wouldn't get above a 2 star rating from me. But this one is pretty solid. It isn't a cook kit I would bring if I was hiking long distances just because of the total weight (which isn't that heavy, but over long distances it all adds up), but just the frying pan, or just the pot I would. As a total kit, I would bring it all while canoeing or short distant hikes into weekend camping trips for sure. The items nest nicely. The pot handle locks into place so you can pour or drain water from pasta's. Its about the perfect size for one person. Very similar to the old coleman cook kits form years ago, but made of stainless steel instead of aluminium. It does have a slight copper like coating that is supposed to disperse heat evenly, but really it's a camp cook kit and most of us know, your not going to get perfect heat in pans while cooking over open fire or camp stoves for the most part. Over all I would recommend this kit to campers. Just not long distance hikers, which is why I took away a star. But still would recommend. Over all good purchase for the price! But if your doing ultra long distance hiking, stick to titanium, because of the weight factor. I am happy with this purchase for camping though.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021

Perfect if you’re looking for a lightweight, well designed, easy to pack mess kit for one person. The description says the pot will hold three cups but it will only hold two cups. The skillet and plate will each accommodate one cup (basically one can of food). This is very similar to the kit I carried for many years but unlike the aluminum ones from yesteryear it is stainless steel and the copper bottom on them make them superior. I boiled water in the pot and fixed my lunch on my gas range as soon as I opened it. It performed perfectly. I ordered another one for my wife.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021

This is a sturdy and compact set for an individual. I used it on a 4-day stay in the Mt. Hood (Oregon) wilderness last month. I cooked a 10 ounce steak in the frying pan, using olive oil and turning it frequently, and setting the plate on top as a cover to hold the heat in. I used an MSR pocket rocket with a 110 gram canister for fuel. The steak was great and the pan cleaned up easily. The added benefit is the locking handle. I can stash items like the pocket rocket, meds--anything that requires some protection--in this little steel storage unit and it won't spill open. I wish I had a larger pot and lid that locked as securely.

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José arturo

_5.0 out of 5 stars_Excelente producto

Reviewed in Mexico on December 28, 2022

Excelente producto



Nick

_4.0 out of 5 stars_Rattles

Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2021

Will review after I have used. When unpacked rattles when put back together.



Adrian T.

_1.0 out of 5 stars_Made in China, inferior quality steel

Reviewed in Singapore on November 6, 2020

Save your money for something better. Made in China. Even has Cancer and Reproductive Harm labeled on it.



Lost Caper

_5.0 out of 5 stars_It is a great light weight, compact stainless steel backpacking mess kit that is good to feed one person under 300 lbs. lol

Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2016

Reviewing the Stan Sport 360 Stainless Steel Mess Kit. March 2,2016

In summary

It is a great light weight, compact stainless steel backpacking mess kit that is good to feed one person.Stan Sport 360 Stainless Steel Mess Kit

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The Stan Sport 360 is a perfect match for my j-creater portable stainless steel outdoor camping wood & alcohol burning stove. The size of the mess kit fits perfect on my stove allowing me to cook with confidence that it is not going to tip over. The copper bottoms on the mess kit heats up quickly so a hand full of wood cooked my breakfast by the river’s edge.

Packs size and weight:

The pack size is 7”’X 3” (17.78cm X 7.62cm)

It nests inside itself and the handle on the frying pan is hinged so it folds over the nested kit and locks in place holding everything snuggly together.

It is light to carry at only 567 grams. Go with stainless steel when you can. Stainless is a few bucks extra and a few extra grams heavier over aluminum, however it is not noticeable in my pack or in my wallet. Cooking with aluminum can have serious health repercussions.

Materials and quality:

It is made of stainless steel with a copper bottom. The copper bottom allows it to heat up quickly and distributes that heat evenly. Using it with my j-creater portable stainless steel stove, I boiled water in less than 4 minutes. Another 15 minutes or so cooked my eggs and bacon to perfection.

I read where one person said “ I warped mine a bit “ . No-one else that I know of had a problems not to say there isn’t any. After using it several times, my guess is if you do not have it on a roaring fire exposed to extreme heat, it should not warp. A perfect cooking heat is a heat you can hold your hand over for a few seconds. I personally had it exposed to the direct flames of hardwood to boil water and it never warped. This is not to say giving it that kind of abuse will not warp it.

I like the fact that the handles are stainless and not nylon or plastic. This way, I need not be concern with melting handles. The stainless steel handles do not get extremely hot if not exposed to high heat. To be safe, I use a cloth when picking it off the hot fire. The bacon smells to good to drop on the ground.

I would off like some sort of a removable handle on the dish but overall with the great fit & finish, great price and all things considered, I would give it a thumbs up for quality and for being a great buy. Having said that, I included it in my handpicked reviewed items on our Lost Caper store at Amazon linked to my lostcaper.ca site.

P.S. This week I plan on doing a “finish boil” of maple syrup in the pot so that will be the real test.

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Ray & Jimmy at LostCaper.ca , March 2,2016

March 2, 2016

Stan Sport 360 Stainless Steel Mess Kit

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Heriberto

_5.0 out of 5 stars_Se siente buen producto

Reviewed in Mexico on June 12, 2019

Se siente buen producto 👍

Tiene un grosor adecuado, aunque aún no lo válido en una salida y enfrente el ser guardado en mochila y aguantar caídas y golpes



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