Military Mess Kit

The USGI Mess Kit has been issued to the U.S. Military for decades. Like so many quality survival items, our Genuine Military Issue Mess Kit is very simple, heavy duty and functional. Best of all, they are very inexpensive.  The Military Surplus GI Mess Kit includes a plate (which is also a steamer lid) and a pan with a handle for cooking.  The handle doubles as the latch to secure the mess kit together into one compact unit.These Military Issue Mess Kits are the genuine Military Issue.  Please don't confuse these Made in USA Mess Kits with those that are called "military style", which are not Genuine U.S. Military Kits and are often not Made in the USA.For decades, US Soldiers have used a Mess Kit like our Military Surplus Mess Kit.  These were originally called "Meat Cans" by the US Military.  This version has been in use since WWII.  There is not a theater of operation that has not seen this Mess Kit in use by U.S. Soldiers.  These include far reaching places such as France, German