Bushcraft Mess Kit Option

[Patriot36]

Really nice, simple kit CT! I like that you made use of the almond can with lid. I super lightweight idea there brother.

[lazygorillas]

looks like a great kit my friend

[CampfireTalk]

@lazygorillas we're always tinkering with gear : ) Thanks buddy

[10Padraic]

KISS! - keep it simple, stupid -- principle. That's what you got there a well thought out "KiSS" package. Good work.

[CampfireTalk]

@10Padraic That's a good acronym to go by. Thanks Padraic

[1975DLR]

I wonder if the sea to summit cup or bowl would fit in there?

[CampfireTalk]

@1975DLR sure would, I threw the blue almond tin in there as a size example & cheap option. Take care

[markrine79]

As usual good info on how to keep it cheap and simple. I have a really hard time keeping it cheap....or simple. I use a Zebra 12cm kettle which I love!!!

[CampfireTalk]

@markrine79 Yeah brother, I was just talking to a buddy yesterday about camping gear & how we often try to "reinvent the wheel". Good hearing from you!

[kobrabushcrafter]

i've just started getting all my gear together, prepping, camp readiness, bug out gear...whatever...I've done the fosters pot setup, with a heet stove, 4cup/1 cup holder....I'm close to ready just need a spork..and would like to have a fire piston or one of those spark tossers....piston looks easier though....and even got my mms water purifyer and the canteen and cooker..so close

[CampfireTalk]

@kobrabushcrafter Sounds good buddy & don't worry about some fancy smancy spork, like I show here a simple plastic spoon will get you by for a while. Light my fire has a good cheap spork as well. Or simply grab one out of your silverware drawer at home. Main thing is to get out & go do it. That's where you'll learn the most about what you need & what you don't. Good luck, stay safe & have fun.

[kobrabushcrafter]

nice video speaking for me and all the other mice...lol

[CampfireTalk]

@kobrabushcrafter Thanks : )

[hinckleypoland]

Great review brother! I have always wanted one of those kettles for camp. Much easier than my pot... for base camp of course. Sorry this is so late... YT just put it on my viewer. Hope all is well and hope you all are ready for Christmas!

[CampfireTalk]

@hinckleypoland Better late than never brother. YouTube will do that every now & then. I look at it as a treat when I find a video that I missed : )

I've used that kettle as a part of my chuck box in base camp for a while, but it's light enough to backpack with. There's a steel version also that's heavier & it may not be ideal for packing.

Thanks for checking in HP!

[MichiganTNP]

You are a minimalist gear junkie

[CampfireTalk]

@MichiganTNP I like to think of myself as a pendulum swinging from gear gear junkie to minimalist : ) Good to hear from you brother schmoo

[handyscot1]

Nice little kit you got there. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[HawkLMT]

You keep saying "we." Who's "we" you got a mouse in your pocket? Nice little kit there.

[CampfireTalk]

@HawkLMT I think when I say "we" it's an all inclusive thing. Like we're all here looking at this thing, AND I have a mouse in my pocket : )

[Gunnslinger50]

Dig the beard! and I gotta get one of those kettles

[Cr0cket20]

great idea. great use of affordable items and space as well.

[CampfireTalk]

@Cr0cket20 Thanks brother, I just wanted to show another easy & cheap option.

[ScoutsNOA]

First off I'm digging the beard, I love how you added some experience to sides of the chin. Second I noticed a hint of Shug in this vid, great homage to his channel. I like the simpleness of your kit. I'm always looking to make gear easier to carry and simple in design. Good vid.

[CampfireTalk]

@ScoutsNOA "experience" yeah I like that : )

Yes, there was a little bit of Shug homage in there, good eye brother.

I just thought this would be worth sharing. Always good to see options right : ) Take care

[dmacken11]

I don't know how your gonna cook a turkey with that puny set-up.... :-)

Happy Turkling Day to you and your gang!

Dave

[CampfireTalk]

@dmacken11 Two word buddy... rotisserie style!

Thanks you too

[intenseangler]

Right on Brother! A solid little cook-set there... and under $20! I'm with you, it's hard to resist gear... there's so much cool stuff out there, eh? ;-) Take care my friend....

[CampfireTalk]

@intenseangler Yeah brother it's great to have options so we can narrow them down to make that "perfect pack"

: )

Take care 

[drzmanproject]

thanks for the boost to the hiking/camping motivation - I know it's excuses, but with the flood and then getting ready for MAG-80, getting out like that has taken a back seat. Hopefully we can get out again soon. Happy Thanksgiving!

[CampfireTalk]

@drzmanproject I understand my friend there's only so much time. I've not gotten out for nearly the amount of fishing that I would have liked this year.

[oyarrito]

Nice kit! thank for sharing.

[dragonflyhiker]

great little kit, thanks for sharing

[CampfireTalk]

@dragonflyhiker Hey thank you for dropping by dragonfly!

[mizooch70]

Thank you for this option. As I gear up for some awesome winter hiking, I often play and stare,hahaha, with my gear and try to figure out which option to go with. I'm waiting for the first solid snow fall in the mountains. When it hits, a hikin' I will go.

[CampfireTalk]

@mizooch70 Hey I like your hiking plan on waiting for snow! There are parts of my loadout that stay the same, but I like to mix up "shelters, cooking & sometimes tools so I can keep leaning & adapt to the environment. Take care buddy

[shugemery]

Mess kits always seem to dropping from the sky.....ideal)))))))I have that kettle....yet to bring it out into the pineys. I have some serious beard envy.....or that a two day growth for you? ☺

Shuggedy

[CampfireTalk]

@shugemery I believe I've seen tarps & hammocks fall out of your sky a time or two : )

No shave November going strong here in the south. Every year I'll grow my holiday beard from Halloween to New Years. This year I have the new addition of some grey whiskers on my chin.

Your hillbilly pot is a home run, but give that kettle some attention in the piney woods. It wants to get out too. All secure

[OutdoorChautauqua]

Diggin' the beard ....... Roll Tide

[mrriprock2]

So you're a gear junkie minimalist then, or is it a minimalist gear junkie, I'm so confused. The GSI kettle is just the hottest thing out there Nice vid James....Dash

[CampfireTalk]

@mrriprock2 That's a good question, I think I dabble in both worlds of being a gear junkie & a minimalist. Every trip is different. Love that GSI has this halulite line, it's the answer to the increasing costs of titanium. Take care brother Dash

[sabr686]

I can tell you are a bushman of the highest order by the way you make multiple uses from each item you take along. I am especially impressed by the manner in which you are shown transporting extra food storage and tinder for fire in your beard. Always thinking. That's what I like about you, brother.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[CampfireTalk]

@sabr686 Oh man, good to hear from you & thanks for the laugh. You forgot to mention the r-value of the beard

: )

Happy Thanksgiving

[sabr686]

@CampfireTalk See??? Always thinking!!

Thanks for everything, my brother. I'll talk to you soon.

[sabr686]

@sabr686 But I would think the r-value of the beard would be negated by the decline in wind resistance. You should consider a vapor barrier for this reason.

[oregonmikes]

I like it. I also change up my kit often. Now that beard... A big thumbs up! You should turn it white for December. :-)

[CampfireTalk]

@oregonmikes Shoot give me a couple of more years & I won't need to : ) Take care buddy

[beast12101]

cool kit, ah the fine line between gear junkie and minimalist, btw totally digging the beard ;)

[CampfireTalk]

@beast12101 No shave November is going stroooooong : )

"fine line between gear junkie & minimalist" I like to mix up my pack on trips. I know you do too. Happy thanksgiving beast!

[thecyr]

Very similar to what I wanted, but now the local outfitters stopped selling that specific model, but now offer a stainless steel version. Great stuff though, may have to order online

[kycanoecamper]

Good Vid!

How much was the snow peak?

[CampfireTalk]

@kycanoecamper $40 for the cup, $60 for the LiteMax stove. It's a good set up, but pricey. Thanks

[mobiltec]

Good job! Iike the kettle better than just a pot. Going to have to find one of those.

[CaptainFur]

I like this! I got a kick that your drinking cup/container is a Blue Diamond can! LOL! Well done.

[dxporker]

I like it!

[unopsec]

GREAT JOB ON THE VID!

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO WHAT GEAR YOU WOULD BRING ON A WINTER CAMPING TRIP.

1. TENT

2. FOOD AND COOK GEAR

3. CLOTHING, GLOVES AND HEAD GEAR

4. BOOTS, SOCKS ETC.

5. SLEEP GEAR

6. PACK, TOOLS AND EVERYTHING NOT COVERED IN 1 THRU 5

[shugemery]

@unopsec I got this exact same post/comment!!!

[ArtisanTony]

Very cool!

[usframe]

excellent kit CT! ah, open fire cooking :)

[CampfireTalk]

@usframe "open fire cooking" yeah I was speaking your language : )

[BrewByU]

Hey Camp! Great job on the mess kit! Under $20 and under 8 oz?? -- Outstanding! Brother, hope you and your family have a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!

[CampfireTalk]

@BrewByU Thanks brother Brew same to you.

[battymomof3]

Liked, Shared, etc.

[medicjimr]

Looks good James , just got the stainless steel version I added a piece of wire screen to spout so if I make cowboy coffee keeps the grounds out

[CampfireTalk]

@medicjimr Did you do a video on it? Thanks for the feedback brother & happy Thanksgiving!

[medicjimr]

@CampfireTalk No video It's in my recent canvas tarp vids though, You and Yours have a great thanksgiving as well be safe

[deepwater1974]

Nice, I love the blue diamond can idea.

[CampfireTalk]

@deepwater1974 Can't take credit for that one, I heard about it from HawkLMT who heard about it from either rainbowhiker or Tinny. Just passing it along. The almonds aren't half bad either : ) Thanks

[deepwater1974]

@CampfireTalk This person heard it from that person that person heard it from this person and before you know it, its been passed along between hundreds...lol.