Preston Mess Kit 

Modern manufacturers need to bring this back!!! Good ideas should never die.

I've never seen one of those before. That's a very cool kit.

This is probably one of the best kits I have seen in my opinion, even without the cool vintage factor. I really wish they would make some stainless steel reproductions of this model. I think I would prefer the full canteen model though as I can store rations in other spots and would prefer more water capacity.

WOW never knew of this mess set, awesome peice of kit. wish more where available.

It's interesting that the handle folds into the vessel rather than under it. A cool piece of history, definitely not something I see often. Maybe something to get made in stainless steel as a modern updated version? The fact that you can use it in the "oven" configuration makes it pretty unique. I'd love to see a video of you cooking in it the way! Take care Dan.

Dude...that's the one I've been looking for for years!👍

Best mess kit design I've seen

Thanks thats a very good design. Best wishes from the uk.

That’s a pretty darn cool system . Thanks for showing it

such a cool piece! I've neve seen this before, very interesting!

Wow never saw that one before,somebody should reproduce it. Would be a great day trip item. 😊😊😊

Very cool vintage kit.

great mess kit mate and good part of history. I use a Czech 1990s mess kit.

I saw a kit like that at a local antique/variety mall, I wanted it, but the vendor was asking way too much for my budget, one of my regrets in life, love your channel you have great videos!

I have never seen this kit thanks for sharing

Dude that's a great kit I well be reading up on this kit vintage gear are so cool. ..

really cool little kit. very nice

So cool never saw one before nice kit.

Very nice kit!

Thanks for sharing!

first time I ever saw one what a find

Nice . Good video. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

never seen one that is cool as hell not much water but it works nice thanks Dan stay safe brother

nice it thanks for sharing. now i want one

It is so hard to find a fry pan for cooking outdoors that is lite and compact , nice kit .

Very nice.

Very cool 👍

Looks like you could make an epic grilled cheese in that baking setup, as long as you don't burn it XD

cool bit of kit

pretty slick

That is cool

Interesting! I read, once, that the Mess Kit carried by late Nineteenth Century Cavalry was called a Meat Can.

That's an outstanding mess kit. It just made the list of items to find. Was the canteen itself aluminum or a different metal? I don't think they used much aluminum back then, but you never know. As the canteen can also be a cooking vessel for heating soups or coffee. I know that in the army they eventually went to plastic canteens. Not so much because it was cheaper as they claim, but soldiers couldn't use them to make stills with. IMA (International Military Antiques) is currently sold out by the way. Ebay might be the best bet for one. Typically an issued one sells for over 300.00 USD. You got a nice score.

Great design. Is it steel? (I like steel. Strong, hygienic etc) With modern manufacturing and materials it could be reproduced, even improved. Is it just me or is this better than many modern alternatives?

cool I have neave seen one

Pathfinder shoed get in on somthing like this

Where does one acquire one of those

far out!!

I have one I scored off etsy for less than $30 a few years back. I always wondered why someone hasn't modernized it.

Is there anything like this which is more modern at a reasonable price?

that thing is super cool!! never seen a mess kit like that. do you use it often??

why is there no stainless steel version being made?

Has anyone been able to find a good source to purchase these from? I haven’t been able to find one online.

i do like that mess kit, have you used it or is it just a part of a collection ?

I have looked everywhere I know for one of these with no luck :(. Anyone know where I could score one?

Someone should make these w/modern materials

How in the hell did you get your hands on that?

It's better most of the modern mess kits

That's awesome man, is it easy to find and buy

please tell me you don't actually use this set, the last one of these that I came across was in the $300.00 range.

Wow that is badass! Thanks for sharing brother, I subbed your channel please do the same! Take care Ed