I appreciate the review. Do not assume its laughable. Alot of us are new and live paycheck to paycheck and cannot afford good kits and want to prep. This makes something possible rather than nothing. Its important! Ty!
Glad you enjoyed it. I was more talking about the gear snobs who think if they dont spend 400 bucks on a cook set and 500 on a knife that it means certain death in a SHTF situation lol I fully understand paycheck to paycheck, when I started prepping that was how it was for me. Thats the main reason I cover affordable stuff!
A decent cook kit is the polish mil surplus mess kit runs about $10.00 I like it much better than this kit in regards that it's pot is deeper to cook more for yourself or two people . I live out west and plan on supplementing my food supply with wild edibles along the coast and inland . Someone who is bugging out may not have a retreat to stay at and in most instances it is advisable to be nomadic and in a small group to not over hunt a area or have to have a big fire to cook with.
I bought one a couple years back to throw in the car. Nice little kit, which one can stick in small containers of pepper, salt, and seasoning salt(Lawyer's). I also have matches, some chicken and beef bullion cubes, some Lipton Instant Cup of Soup and some Real Lemon packets. It's compact and easily to store and being stainless steel is a bonus.
What I have done is gone to the metal shop near me and bought a round piece of copper small enough to fit inside the kit. I use this as a heat diffusor by putting that piece of copper over the stove, and then the pot on top of that. It spreads the heat out to the whole bottom of the pan and keeps that one super-hot spot in the center from happening.
I just got through cooking stroganoff in this thing. This little set is incredible for the price. The stainless steel is thin, but that's what you want in a backpack. Light and yet strong enough to do the job. The other thing is that they designed the handle on the pot quite a bit better than my old set. If you pull that handle up it locks into place and you can pour from the pot without having to grab the hot side to keep it tilted. Amazing for 6 bucks and well-thought-out
Just bought this today as part of my emergency cooking gear. Also got the Ozark Trail stainless steel grill to use as a cooking table for my fold-up wood-burning stove. These are high quality, yet inexpensive cooking ware. A great value too!
I remember having the exact same kit in the Boy Scouts in the 1970's. Found a vintage one on Ebay. Wish I had kept the original. Great review as always..
Same here. Had a Boy Scout kit in the 1970's but Mom tossed it after I left home. Then recently bought a vintage one on Ebay. Wish I had that original one.
Good review , as usual . I store seasonings in empty Tic Tac mints containers . Remove or simply cut the label along the lid seam and the lid can be removed . I look forward to each of your new videos .
You know, if the knob on the pot lid unscrews, you could probably replace it with a small steel eyebolt and really boil up some water or melt some snow if needed. Also, these would be great to toss into a "Stuck on the Side of the Road" Kit. That way, if anyone breaks in and steals your Kit, you haven't lost an expensive set. Thanks for the Video and Take Care.
I have the aluminum kit. I bought it 44 years ago. I haven't used it for 43 years. Everything would stick and it was terrible to clean. I'm getting one of these for my truck. Thanks for the review.
Great set! I bought me a set at Wal-Mart just to check out it. Took it camping. Cooked in it. Eggs and Spam and in the pot i cooked beans. Great video. I also highly recommend. Very affordable. Small and compact.
For the water boiler/cooker, use the Stanley cook set (with cup graduations) he has demoed here along with the stainless steel cup for $20. To use with this system, he has made a stove out of a silverware basket which is usable with liquid fuel stoves or twigs/sticks. That will be $25 total if you can't find the silverware basket cheaper.
Thanks for updating us on Ozark trail's latest offerings. I discovered the brand's merits only late last year, as I put together one of their double-walled steel bottles and a small cup into a cook-and-carry water package that replaced a much more cumbersome system. All for less than $15. I need cooking gear next, to go with my stove, so this review is right up my alley.
I visit Walmart frequently and i enjoy walking thru the camping area. This set is not bad although inexpensive its still better then nothing when the SHTF scenario and its very llight. Thx for the vid, Ill be picking one up.
I think this is a great option.. I will have to get one.. I had a real good one but I gave it to my grandson for boy scouts. So now I need another one..lol. great video. Thanks for sharing
Got one last week; love it. Going back this weekend to get another. I was really surprised at the quality. It just feels well made. It compares as good as or maybe better than my more expensive kit. It's a little smaller and much lighter.
Yeah, I was shocked that at that price it did not feel like junk. Going to test it out more over an open fire in a week or so with a video to see just how well it holds up.
Even though this video is 3yrs old I been having this set for 5yrs and still use it til this day. I did make one mod not using the plate what I did was drilled a hole in the center and added a knob to make a lid for the skillet using the plate. Not a bad piece of gear after being season good.
Much cheaper than what is offered on Amazon. If the handle tends to not stay put, find a small stick about the length of the handle and slip it in and that will keep the handle extended. I got that idea from Blackie Thomas. Again another good video and review. Thank you very much.
Luckily I was in a Walmart at the right time I bought 2 ozark trails 2 pot sets on clearance for 7 bucks each . Added a stainless cup to each kit , built a large and small tomcat stoves for each kit , also made custom windscreens for each pot out of tin cans , all nested together in the original size of the purchased kit with room for scrubby, and spice straws ,, absolutely love the kits , also have 2 Stanley pot cup sets with nesting cups , and 4 32 oz stainless single wall bottles with nesting walmart stainless cups ,, screw gsi and nalgene prices ,, got the bottles at an outlet store , for 7 bucks each ,, cheapest price online was 15.94 for the same bottle ,, correction they are 40 rove brand bottles ,, . I'm setting pretty for some off the beaten path time ,, Thinking seriously about these for the fry pans and plates to complete everything ,, and what does two small pots hurt to have extra ? Lol.
Nice content, and thank you for the heads up on Walmart . I totally agree Amazon they run around 16.00 to 20 and virtually it’s the same product. It’ll will get you out of pinch . Thanks again!
Nice review. Plan on getting a kit next week. I have a "Walmart/ MAINSTAYS grease pot . I was getting one for the house and picked this up. Sold in the pot-pans-silverwore- accessories
Walmart bringing in new items means they are getting rid of some of the older, cold weather outdoor gear. I got some real good deals on some stuff last week.
I don't have this particular kit, but rather an aluminum Coleman mess kit that's served me well so far after seasoning the aluminum so stuff won't stick.
I'll be using mine hiking the Lone Star Trail for the next 9-10 days starting tomorrow. I've tested it at home several nights and it's does exactly what I need. And the cup is just shy of 1 cup. For your mountain house MRE.
I got one of these along with a set of plastic Utincils also by Ozark trail for my but out bag and it's honestly a great little thing especially if you also have a G.I canteen cup which makes it amazing overall 10/10 would buy again
Great review of the OT 5 piece mess kit set...I was so upset a few weeks ago when I went to get the OT 3 pc set and saw this one in its place, I was bummed bc they say it’s heavy duty aluminum not stainless steel😒☹️ thanks for review my friend, God bless and take care, Nikki.
I wish they made this product in titanium. I have titanium cookware for everything else but I just fucking love this little skillet plate. I use it all the time.
@iridium242 Update. I got one of these Ozark Trail stainless steel mess kits! I love it. I would've gotten two, but there was only one left, which is a nice sign. I'll get a second one next time they get a shipment in. Thanks again!
I bought 5 of this sweet little SS kit. I'll take SS over aluminum most anytime. I thought they would be nice give-a-ways when someone forgets theirs. I'm keeping two for myself and my hubby for short day walks in the woods. The pot w handle is 0.5 quarts (2 cups). If your recipes call for 2 cups of water you can just go-shy a little and usually will be fine. That will give you some boil room on the pot. The plastic cup is 7 oz. Again shy of a full 8oz if you do use it for dry or wet measuring. All in all it's not bad for what it is. There are times when I would grab that instead of my Trangia 27 cookset or my Trangia 28 Mini just for the extra lids and pot handle.
These work just fine. I like them better than the flimsy aluminum ones. I use this and the mainstays 1.5qt grease pot for boiling with a dealextreme $9 lp stove. The stove and fuel canister fit inside the grease pot. I've got the Stanley cooker and a collapsible gasifier stick stove but haven't had a chance to use it yet.
I had purchased two about three weeks ago hadn't tested them yet but will be next weekend and if they do well like i think they will, im gonna purchase two more.
Looks like a decent kit for a backpack. My fish aren't generally round pumpkin seeds so I'll have to stick with the old USGI stainless and a 20oz pot that my bottle slips into. (A folded handi wipe stops the clicking). Thanks for the review though.
Thank you for the review. I have the same set in aluminum and I don't like it. As you said, the pot is very small and it took me a long time to boil enough water to refill my water bottles. I also had trouble cooking in it. Even though I had a good layer of cooking oil, things burned and stuck to the pan. In my opinion if you're trying to cook for several people, you may want to consider something bigger and better. However, in a bad situation I think I will be lucky to have it with me. It does work but maybe just not as I wanted.
More info: I liked your video and found it helpful because I have not yet used my new mess kit like yours. Some points you missed: The description on the box says locking frying pan handle. Well...it locks when you close the kit for storage but not when it is open. I fixed the open floppy handle by clipping a paper clip onto the pan where the handle meets the pan. Use a black spring paper clamp not the wire thing called a Gem clip. It's not heavy duty but neither is the pan. Also the pot bail locks when it is in the up position. I looked specifically for this function because s free-swinging bail on a pot of boiling water is dangerous and ineffective. Good video.
I pushed that metal clip forward on the pan and it did lock open (or at least it felt like it in the video) I will have to check again to see if for some reason I was mistaken on that. I have not played with it since the video as my wife had a stomach bug and I was taking care of her... She is better now so I will check on it. I was thinking of replacing that bail on the pot, but yeah you do make a good point, I dont want that pot swinging around and yes it does lock when upright. Thanks!
Only bought this set for the pan and lid to use so I don't have to use plastic or styrofoam Togo containers, might just have to go back and buy another for my survival kit.
I only bought the kit for the frying pan I even drilled a hole in the top and put a handle in the lid/plate I have a better plate and bowl set I also have a boiling pot so I just use the kit pot to carry my spices and whatnots in
Your pan looks about like mine did after I tested it out recently and then washed it. I had the heat turned up to high at first and scorched the oil pretty quickly. LOL
how could you go wrong on this, SS for $6, the 2 local Wally's here are just getting there spring/summer stuff I'll be checking them out for this item, just for the fry pan it's a bargin
Yes it's much more durable than the aluminum but not much otherwise. I don't worry about the aluminum causing health issues like Alzheimers, etc. At my age, I don't care anymore.
@@centraltexassurvivorpreppe7750 I'm not so concerned about the durability of the SS, or the health concerns of the Aluminum. I'm looking at clean up....the way I clean up, the SS is better than the Aluminum 👍
I was about to buy this when I saw it. but the SS seemed too thin for my liking. I did see the larger set though from OT that is also SS and $23. It comes with a large skillet and pot. Maybe you can review that. Seems like a really good deal with heavy use.
Yup, I plan on doing as much ozark trail cook sets as I can find in the local walmart here. BTW the skillet is thin but the pot is very thick, I plan on cooking with this set tomorrow over an open fire and with a tripod for the pot to see if it holds up!
I have a similar kit made by Stanley except mine have two cups with it and two plates which I can eat in. I have spoons which I can use to eat with which was not included with the mess kit. The skillet would have cleaned up if you had put butter or oil in it before cooking your meal.
I put some butter in but i think I had the heat too high, its nice and shiny now, I cleaned it up, but will be testing it more in the future, its cheap enough so if it gets stained, not a big deal. :)
I appreciate the review. Do not assume its laughable. Alot of us are new and live paycheck to paycheck and cannot afford good kits and want to prep. This makes something possible rather than nothing. Its important! Ty!
Glad you enjoyed it. I was more talking about the gear snobs who think if they dont spend 400 bucks on a cook set and 500 on a knife that it means certain death in a SHTF situation lol I fully understand paycheck to paycheck, when I started prepping that was how it was for me. Thats the main reason I cover affordable stuff!
@@Iridium242 Ty! I agree on ALL! Love your channel and all you share!
Chris Gilliam Man Stuff i use buggout bags for hunting and yes I have had to cook. Rather be safe then sorry but yeah you don’t want a lot of weight
A decent cook kit is the polish mil surplus mess kit runs about $10.00 I like it much better than this kit in regards that it's pot is deeper to cook more for yourself or two people . I live out west and plan on supplementing my food supply with wild edibles along the coast and inland . Someone who is bugging out may not have a retreat to stay at and in most instances it is advisable to be nomadic and in a small group to not over hunt a area or have to have a big fire to cook with.
The Stanley pan with an MSR SS plate as a lid is heavier but doesn't warp like this kit.
As a college student I appreciate these types of videos. I don’t have the funds for the expensive stuff but still want to be prepared. Thank you.
I bought one a couple years back to throw in the car. Nice little kit, which one can stick in small containers of pepper, salt, and seasoning salt(Lawyer's). I also have matches, some chicken and beef bullion cubes, some Lipton Instant Cup of Soup and some Real Lemon packets. It's compact and easily to store and being stainless steel is a bonus.
What I have done is gone to the metal shop near me and bought a round piece of copper small enough to fit inside the kit. I use this as a heat diffusor by putting that piece of copper over the stove, and then the pot on top of that. It spreads the heat out to the whole bottom of the pan and keeps that one super-hot spot in the center from happening.
wow, thats a great idea, almost like those expensive double cladded bottom cookware pots out there. Love it.
I just got through cooking stroganoff in this thing. This little set is incredible for the price. The stainless steel is thin, but that's what you want in a backpack. Light and yet strong enough to do the job. The other thing is that they designed the handle on the pot quite a bit better than my old set. If you pull that handle up it locks into place and you can pour from the pot without having to grab the hot side to keep it tilted. Amazing for 6 bucks and well-thought-out
Just bought this today as part of my emergency cooking gear. Also got the Ozark Trail stainless steel grill to use as a cooking table for my fold-up wood-burning stove.
These are high quality, yet inexpensive cooking ware. A great value too!
Another pan to burn food with, I'm all for it. You can't beat the price and thanks for the review.
I remember having the exact same kit in the Boy Scouts in the 1970's. Found a vintage one on Ebay. Wish I had kept the original. Great review as always..
Same here. Had a Boy Scout kit in the 1970's but Mom tossed it after I left home. Then recently bought a vintage one on Ebay. Wish I had that original one.
Good review , as usual . I store seasonings in empty Tic Tac mints containers . Remove or simply cut the label along the lid seam and the lid can be removed .
I look forward to each of your new videos .
That is actually an awesome idea. I have a few of those as well! Thanks
I used this kit motorcycle camping across the US. I still use it for weekend solo camping trips
You know, if the knob on the pot lid unscrews, you could probably replace it with a small steel eyebolt and really boil up some water or melt some snow if needed. Also, these would be great to toss into a "Stuck on the Side of the Road" Kit. That way, if anyone breaks in and steals your Kit, you haven't lost an expensive set. Thanks for the Video and Take Care.
Exactly my thoughts.
I have mine in the truck with a little alcohol stove.
Something is better than nothing when the chips are down. This will help till you are able to afford an up scale kit. TY for the review
I have the aluminum kit.
I bought it 44 years ago.
I haven't used it for 43 years.
Everything would stick and it was terrible to clean.
I'm getting one of these for my truck.
Thanks for the review.
Been there, done that - threw it away.
I've got a couple of those old ones. They're almost good for soup out of a can, and you can boil water in them. 🙂
Great set! I bought me a set at Wal-Mart just to check out it. Took it camping. Cooked in it. Eggs and Spam and in the pot i cooked beans. Great video. I also highly recommend. Very affordable. Small and compact.
For the water boiler/cooker, use the Stanley cook set (with cup graduations) he has demoed here along with the stainless steel cup for $20. To use with this system, he has made a stove out of a silverware basket which is usable with liquid fuel stoves or twigs/sticks. That will be $25 total if you can't find the silverware basket cheaper.
Thanks for updating us on Ozark trail's latest offerings. I discovered the brand's merits only late last year, as I put together one of their double-walled steel bottles and a small cup into a cook-and-carry water package that replaced a much more cumbersome system. All for less than $15.
I need cooking gear next, to go with my stove, so this review is right up my alley.
I visit Walmart frequently and i enjoy walking thru the camping area. This set is not bad although inexpensive its still better then nothing when the SHTF scenario and its very llight. Thx for the vid, Ill be picking one up.
I've used a USGI mess kit for 35 something years without any complaints. This looks smaller but with a pot. I'll prolly pick one up.
I think this is a great option.. I will have to get one.. I had a real good one but I gave it to my grandson for boy scouts. So now I need another one..lol. great video. Thanks for sharing
I purchased two about three weeks ago and had yet to test it. I will definitely be testing it over a fire next weekend with my son.
Got one last week; love it. Going back this weekend to get another. I was really surprised at the quality. It just feels well made. It compares as good as or maybe better than my more expensive kit. It's a little smaller and much lighter.
Yeah, I was shocked that at that price it did not feel like junk. Going to test it out more over an open fire in a week or so with a video to see just how well it holds up.
Even though this video is 3yrs old I been having this set for 5yrs and still use it til this day. I did make one mod not using the plate what I did was drilled a hole in the center and added a knob to make a lid for the skillet using the plate. Not a bad piece of gear after being season good.
Much cheaper than what is offered on Amazon. If the handle tends to not stay put, find a small stick about the length of the handle and slip it in and that will keep the handle extended. I got that idea from Blackie Thomas. Again another good video and review. Thank you very much.
Use bon Ami or barkeeper's friend for those spots left in the pan. Also, heat pan first, then melt butter to coat the inside.
Barkeepers Friend is some great stuff for stainless steel.
Luckily I was in a Walmart at the right time I bought 2 ozark trails 2 pot sets on clearance for 7 bucks each . Added a stainless cup to each kit , built a large and small tomcat stoves for each kit , also made custom windscreens for each pot out of tin cans , all nested together in the original size of the purchased kit with room for scrubby, and spice straws ,, absolutely love the kits , also have 2 Stanley pot cup sets with nesting cups , and 4 32 oz stainless single wall bottles with nesting walmart stainless cups ,, screw gsi and nalgene prices ,, got the bottles at an outlet store , for 7 bucks each ,, cheapest price online was 15.94 for the same bottle ,, correction they are 40 rove brand bottles ,, . I'm setting pretty for some off the beaten path time ,, Thinking seriously about these for the fry pans and plates to complete everything ,, and what does two small pots hurt to have extra ? Lol.
i bought a folding saw to make mini swedish torches for my folding stove, works real great and i'm not wasting so much supplies just to cook
I bought this set to use primarily as extra dishes to go with the Stanley fry pan set and adventure nesting set.
Nice content, and thank you for the heads up on Walmart . I totally agree Amazon they run around 16.00 to 20 and virtually it’s the same product. It’ll will get you out of pinch . Thanks again!
Those kits have been a guilty pleasure. For $5 I’ve bought one on multiple trips to the store..... I think I have 5
Nice review. Plan on getting a kit next week. I have a "Walmart/ MAINSTAYS grease pot . I was getting one for the house and picked this up. Sold in the pot-pans-silverwore- accessories
Walmart bringing in new items means they are getting rid of some of the older, cold weather outdoor gear. I got some real good deals on some stuff last week.
Great review totally forgot about that stuff for My Wife and Kids enjoy the rest of your weekend keep up the great work🖒🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nice set for the money. Thank you for showing it to us, George
I just watched your 22-piece Ozark trail camp Dunn's that I thought it was cool so I watching this one too
I don't have this particular kit, but rather an aluminum Coleman mess kit that's served me well so far after seasoning the aluminum so stuff won't stick.
P.S. there's no such thing as too much butter, and the word is juicy, not greasy. 🙂
Krusty the Clown said it best, "If you find a greasier Sandwich you're in Mexico (followed by Krusty the Clown laugh).
have to get 2 have been wanting SS over the aluminum
Nice review. Good to find affordable camping/prepping items.
I really appreciate that you reviewed this. It seems like it would work, it's SS, and it doesn't cost a fortune. Thank you!
I'll be using mine hiking the Lone Star Trail for the next 9-10 days starting tomorrow. I've tested it at home several nights and it's does exactly what I need. And the cup is just shy of 1 cup. For your mountain house MRE.
I got one of these along with a set of plastic Utincils also by Ozark trail for my but out bag and it's honestly a great little thing especially if you also have a G.I canteen cup which makes it amazing overall 10/10 would buy again
I just bought this kit today, can’t beat the price, nice review thank you
Great review of the OT 5 piece mess kit set...I was so upset a few weeks ago when I went to get the OT 3 pc set and saw this one in its place, I was bummed bc they say it’s heavy duty aluminum not stainless steel😒☹️ thanks for review my friend, God bless and take care, Nikki.
I seen that at Walmart. I may get two next week. 👍👍😎
I have this and go out in the woods and cook with it everyday it works really well
! I'm going to get 1 the next time I I go to Walmart. In fact, I'll get two of them. Thank you so much!
Haven't seen these yet. Will definitely look into
I wish they made this product in titanium. I have titanium cookware for everything else but I just fucking love this little skillet plate. I use it all the time.
I have 2 of the old boy scout kits! Very cheaply made for sure! Im going to pick up a couple of those to replace them! Thanks for sharing my Friend!
This is a great set for shtf barter, a guy shows up naked except for some storage food and you give him this to run guard duty for you.
@iridium242 Update. I got one of these Ozark Trail stainless steel mess kits! I love it. I would've gotten two, but there was only one left, which is a nice sign. I'll get a second one next time they get a shipment in. Thanks again!
Awesome, glad you like it!
Looks like the old school “Boy Scouts” mess kit. Only the Scouts kit was aluminum. I had one for decades. It saw a whole lot of use.
I bought 5 of this sweet little SS kit. I'll take SS over aluminum most anytime. I thought they would be nice give-a-ways when someone forgets theirs. I'm keeping two for myself and my hubby for short day walks in the woods. The pot w handle is 0.5 quarts (2 cups). If your recipes call for 2 cups of water you can just go-shy a little and usually will be fine. That will give you some boil room on the pot. The plastic cup is 7 oz. Again shy of a full 8oz if you do use it for dry or wet measuring. All in all it's not bad for what it is. There are times when I would grab that instead of my Trangia 27 cookset or my Trangia 28 Mini just for the extra lids and pot handle.
I'm glad they made a stainless steel set. I might get one. Good video and breakfast looked good.
Like the way u think. Looking out for the common man lol!!!! Glad u mentioned the easy clean up since that was my main concern about the pans.
Thanks For The Heads Up! SO Much Better Than The Aluminum Version!!👍👍
works best over spirit stoves . warps over gas stoves and has some issues with bush box stoves but with proper care works well
I've had this for a couple of weeks, just haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the video
i bought one just for the lid but i'll use everything. great deal
These work just fine. I like them better than the flimsy aluminum ones. I use this and the mainstays 1.5qt grease pot for boiling with a dealextreme $9 lp stove. The stove and fuel canister fit inside the grease pot. I've got the Stanley cooker and a collapsible gasifier stick stove but haven't had a chance to use it yet.
I have one that stainless steel almost exactly like that one there's 20 years old and it works great
6 bucks that's insane, as long as you can cook food with it, that is a price you cannot beat
Perfect for your Boy Scout!
Got this a few months ago. Great price and gets the job done!
They improved the packaging is all I seen
Just bought two of these. Great review. Thanks for sharing 😊 👍
I had purchased two about three weeks ago hadn't tested them yet but will be next weekend and if they do well like i think they will, im gonna purchase two more.
You can use the cup to drink from after the liquids cool. The pot is .5 Qt which is 2 cups.
Looks like a decent kit for a backpack. My fish aren't generally round pumpkin seeds so I'll have to stick with the old USGI stainless and a 20oz pot that my bottle slips into. (A folded handi wipe stops the clicking). Thanks for the review though.
I just picked one of these up on a whim this past weekend.
SS upgrade of the old Boy Scouts cook kit.
This is the one I use it's pretty good for the price can't beat it
👍 $6.00 .. well worth it.
'One cup of water' .. 300ml works for me. Gives me my Breakfast Oats and thereafter a cup of Coffee.
Good mess kit and good price! Thanks for the demo!
Never seen this available. But great product out of stainless.
I like this kit it doesn't cost a lot I think I paid 8.00 bucks for mine and use it everyday at work easy to clean
Love your video. Keep them coming
Stainless steel!? Definitely a steal for that price!
I had this set and took it back because there was rust in the pots when I bought them
It happens, its not a super expensive kit, I will use this more in videos and see how it works out.
Thank you for the review. I have the same set in aluminum and I don't like it. As you said, the pot is very small and it took me a long time to boil enough water to refill my water bottles. I also had trouble cooking in it. Even though I had a good layer of cooking oil, things burned and stuck to the pan. In my opinion if you're trying to cook for several people, you may want to consider something bigger and better. However, in a bad situation I think I will be lucky to have it with me. It does work but maybe just not as I wanted.
I bought one of these sets, used it once it worked but deff gonna invest in a better set something little bigger an maybe non stick
in a emergency it is better than nothing i have 5 of them 1 for each member of my family they work great cant beat the price
I just bought mine you could fit a fancy feast stove in it easily
Works great and pot is just 2 cups plus works better than older style.
More info:
I liked your video and found it helpful because I have not yet used my new mess kit like yours. Some points you missed: The description on the box says locking frying pan handle. Well...it locks when you close the kit for storage but not when it is open. I fixed the open floppy handle by clipping a paper clip onto the pan where the handle meets the pan. Use a black spring paper clamp not the wire thing called a Gem clip. It's not heavy duty but neither is the pan. Also the pot bail locks when it is in the up position. I looked specifically for this function because s free-swinging bail on a pot of boiling water is dangerous and ineffective. Good video.
I pushed that metal clip forward on the pan and it did lock open (or at least it felt like it in the video) I will have to check again to see if for some reason I was mistaken on that. I have not played with it since the video as my wife had a stomach bug and I was taking care of her... She is better now so I will check on it. I was thinking of replacing that bail on the pot, but yeah you do make a good point, I dont want that pot swinging around and yes it does lock when upright. Thanks!
Got on earlier this month..
Its pretty nice with my folding multi fuel stove
Haven't cocked to much with it yet tho
Great review I have one of these I haven't used it yet great price thanks for sharing
That was a good looking breakfast!!!
can't beat it for the price!
Only bought this set for the pan and lid to use so I don't have to use plastic or styrofoam Togo containers, might just have to go back and buy another for my survival kit.
That "Measuring cup" is the coffee/tea/water cup.
I picked up 2 of them last month
I only bought the kit for the frying pan I even drilled a hole in the top and put a handle in the lid/plate I have a better plate and bowl set I also have a boiling pot so I just use the kit pot to carry my spices and whatnots in
Your pan looks about like mine did after I tested it out recently and then washed it. I had the heat turned up to high at first and scorched the oil pretty quickly. LOL
Trade the plastic cup to one of those compact rubber cups and you can put quite a bit of stuff in that pot!
how could you go wrong on this, SS for $6, the 2 local Wally's here are just getting there spring/summer stuff I'll be checking them out for this item, just for the fry pan it's a bargin
Nice knife ! Thanks for the vid.
I like that it's now SS instead of aluminum 👍 TFS
Yes it's much more durable than the aluminum but not much otherwise. I don't worry about the aluminum causing health issues like Alzheimers, etc. At my age, I don't care anymore.
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I'm not so concerned about the durability of the SS, or the health concerns of the Aluminum. I'm looking at clean up....the way I clean up, the SS is better than the Aluminum 👍
Well, that's good then! Take care!@@SurviveN2
picked one up today 11/25/20 put in get home pack
I was about to buy this when I saw it. but the SS seemed too thin for my liking. I did see the larger set though from OT that is also SS and $23. It comes with a large skillet and pot. Maybe you can review that. Seems like a really good deal with heavy use.
Yup, I plan on doing as much ozark trail cook sets as I can find in the local walmart here. BTW the skillet is thin but the pot is very thick, I plan on cooking with this set tomorrow over an open fire and with a tripod for the pot to see if it holds up!
@@Iridium242 nice. I look forward to seeing your video on that.
Thank you Sir.
I have a similar kit made by Stanley except mine have two cups with it and two plates which I can eat in. I have spoons which I can use to eat with which was not included with the mess kit. The skillet would have cleaned up if you had put butter or oil in it before cooking your meal.
I put some butter in but i think I had the heat too high, its nice and shiny now, I cleaned it up, but will be testing it more in the future, its cheap enough so if it gets stained, not a big deal. :)
It is a great cook kit for a young adult