The military surplus canteen mess kit is a great example of practical design, combining history with modern utility. Originally used by the Yugoslavian military, this vintage kit reflects the needs of soldiers who required durable, compact, and reliable equipment for their daily survival.
- The inclusion of a canteen ensures that hydration remains a priority, while the pot, bowl, and cup make preparing and consuming meals in the field simple and efficient.
- Moreover, the utensils – a spoon, fork, and knife – offer essential tools that easily fit into the compact design. This multi-purpose set ensures that soldiers had everything they needed in one small package. Reducing the need for multiple items and maximizing efficiency in challenging environments.
- Therefore, with its sturdy materials, this mess kit can withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. Making it a solid companion for those who enjoy rugged adventures.
- Furthermore, for collectors, the military surplus canteen mess kit is a rare find, offering a tangible piece of history. It represents the ingenuity and self-reliance of military personnel. Providing a glimpse into how they maintained sustenance in the field.
Beyond being a collector's item, the kit serves as a functional and reliable tool for any outdoor enthusiast or survivalist, ensuring they are well-equipped for their next adventure.
Used (B Grade)
This condition goes to military surplus items that commonly have visible signs of wearing by military troops or personnel in active combat actions or in casual daily work. Such condition items even if they are used before, still have main features working, like waterproof, windproof, insect repellent, and so on.
Grade B items are mostly picked by vintage military surplus collectors as they claim that wearing marks gives a spirit to such items, also you may choose this condition if you are on a budget, but want military quality items.
Expected condition issues:
- Prepacked by us.
- Warehouse odor.
- Name markings on size label.
- Removed size and/or garment care labels.
- Color shades may vary (due to different manufacturing years).
- Faded color.
- Mud/dust marks.
Rare condition issues:
- Small professionally stitched repairs (up to 1cm)
- Small dents on metal parts.
- Oxydation on metal parts
- Loose rubber parts
- Replaced parts (buttons, strings)
- Different size than size tag.
ATTENTION!
„Expected issues“ - might appear on 1 of 10 items.
„Rare issues” - might appear on 1 of 50 items.
Written condition issues don‘t mean that items must have them
PLEASE TAKE A NOTE
Most photos of our products are made by us, so images also should be guided to determine item conditions more accurately.
Also, we advise checking the last listing images as mostly they show the most damaged items in stock and what you may expect in the worst.
- BRAND : Military Surplus
- ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION : Original
- MANUFACTURE COUNTRY : Serbia
- VINTAGE : Yes
- TYPE : Mess kit
- STYLE : Military
- COLOR : Olive
- MATERIAL : Aluminum, Plastic
- WIDTH : 8.25cm / 3.25in
- HEIGHT : 19cm / 7.5in
- LENGTH : 12.7cm / 5in
- PRODUCT WEIGHT : 800
- SET INCLUDES : Pouch, Pot, Bowl, Canteen, Cup, Spoon, Fork, Knife
