I have recently been interested in replacing my cookset. Curious as to what yall have. I screwed up and got a esbit large size last year and it is too big for my preferred cookpot. I am considering the solo stove. Any thoughts and suggestions based on experience would be appreciated. Pics of your setup will be very informative!
not sure if this is allowed i'm brand new to the site i'm sorry ahead of time i dont have a pic of my set because well its 10 degrees outside and it in the garage for winter so here's a link i bought this set its a coghlans aluminum set we like it not the most expensive but it works fine for two people
I got this one tonight. Its nesting so one goes inside the other and then the lid screws on the top. Haven't used it yet. Yea its el cheapo but maybe find a little better one.
I don't have a mess kit either. I carry a titanium fork and spoon and a large can of beef stew. I will eat the stew first, then use the can as a pot. I also carry 2 x 1 liter uninsulated stainless steel water bottles that have wide mouths and could be used to cook in if needed.
Oh, sorry, I didn't notice the BOB part of it. I don't carry a mess kit in my GHB. My BOB is bicycle panniers so in that I do. If I bug out, it's with a bicycle (even if I have to walk it, I am using the bike to pack the weight).
I carry two ways to cook in my INCH bag the SRO water bottle kit and a military mess kit. I keep the SRO water bottle filled with rice and a couple of bouillon cubes. Water around here is everywhere. No need to carry a lot. The SRO kit is well made and does what it is suppose to. The stove is what it is nothing special. What can I say about the military mess kit that has not already been said.
I carry two ways to cook in my INCH bag the SRO water bottle kit and a military mess kit. I keep the SRO water bottle filled with rice and a couple of bouillon cubes. Water around here is everywhere. No need to carry a lot. The SRO kit is well made and does what it is suppose to. The stove is what it is nothing special. What can I say about the military mess kit that has not already been said.
I carry a 1qt stainless cup that belonged to my grandfather, and a small stainless pan for cooking. I also have a homemade wood gas stove, similar too the solo stove, that fits snuglly into my cup.
Since my BOL is my home, I just keep bottled water and a few cans of Spam, Vienna Sausage, etc under the back seat of my truck along with a pack to carry it in incase I get stuck in the woods or on the road. I'm an old soldier, I'm used to eating cold food out of cans.
For camping I have a Coleman propane stove, Coleman lantern and such, but I would not be back pacing these anywhere.
I Keep mine nice and simple, Set of British Army mess tins, had them for years, Solid fuel "Hexi Stove" with fuel tablets, KFS,and brew kit packed inside; Hexi not good in Tactical situation due to the smell it gives of,[In that case eat cold food out of Tins] but mostly use open camp fire, also nice to sleep by at night, as I don't have/Use a tent, just a poncho if weather bad.
Just one of these. You can find them anywhere. I bought mine for $6 on sale. I added a folding knife (with fork,spoon) and a stainless steel bowl from a dog dish set, about 1 cup bowl.
Just one of these. You can find them anywhere. I bought mine for $6 on sale. I added a folding knife (with fork,spoon) and a stainless steel bowl from a dog dish set, about 1 cup bowl.
My son has a melamine set that we stuffed into a mesh bag from the dollar store. The mesh bag is a good idea, it lets everything air dry if it is a bit wet
I use a German Army Mess Kit in my BOB. I put it in a MOLLE Sustainment Pouch attached to CFP-90 pack. Here is a video:
I also have an Esbit folding stove that sits inside of it.
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