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Your Professional Mess Kits Supplier

Our goal is to be your true partner in the mess kits in China.Zhejiang shenyuan metal products co., ltd. Covers an area of 30,000 square meters, located in huandong district, zhuji city, zhejiang province. Shenyuan factory is a large-scale enterprise specializing in the production of military water bottles, military lunch boxes and military cups.The company has obtained the authorization from disney every year and passed the audits of disney, bsci, sedex, wal-mart and nbcu.

Why Choose Us

Production equipment
Our company's production equipment includes stretching machine, punching machine, cleaning machine, polishing machine, spray painting machine, printing machine, packaging assembly line.

Production market
Annual export of water bottles to europe, the united states, and the middle east 2 million pieces, annual export of lunch boxes to russia, vietnam, malaysia, singapore, morocco 100 million pieces; annual export of aluminum cups to ukraine 800,000 pieces.

Our certificate
The company has passed the iso9001 quality system and iso14001 environmental management system certifications,products will undergo strict quality inspection before leaving the factory to ensure that the products meet relevant standards and customer requirements.

Our service
Order processing, logistics distribution, customs declaration and export, assist customers in customs clearance, etc. In the sales service, we pay close attention to the production progress and quality assurance of customers' orders to ensure that the products can be delivered to customers in a timely and accurate manner with guaranteed quality and quantity. At the same time, we maintain communication with customers and solve their problems and concerns in a timely manner.

What is Mess Kits

A mess tin is an item in a mess kit, designed to be used over portable cooking apparatus. A mess tin can be thought of as a portable version of a saucepan, intended primarily for boiling but also useful for frying. Mess tins were originally a military design, but are also popular among civilian campers.

Mess tins are generally rectangular with rounded off edges – the rounded edges are easier to clean inside than a sharp corner. Most mess tins are supplied as a set, with one slightly larger than the other, allowing them to nestle together for easy packing. This arrangement is also useful when using the mess tins for boiling, as the smaller mess tin can be used to hold the liquid, with the larger mess tin placed on top to act as a lid. In order to save weight, some designs stick with a single mess tin with a lid, with the lid often having a secondary role as a frying pan.

Key Features & Uses

A mess tin is a lightweight, portable metal container, often oval or rectangular, used by soldiers, campers, and hikers for cooking, eating, and storing food, typically featuring nesting designs with a lid that doubles as a frying pan, making it a versatile piece of outdoor cooking gear.

Military Origin

Originally designed for soldiers to carry and reheat rations in the field, they're a staple in military mess kits.

Camping & Hiking

Popular with outdoor enthusiasts for boiling water, frying food, and holding meals due to their durability and compact size.

Nesting Design

Often come as a set of two (larger and smaller) that nest together for easy packing, with the larger tin acting as a lid for the smaller one.

Versatility

The lid can serve as a plate or frying pan, and the whole unit can be used over various heat sources like campfires or portable stoves.

Materials
Commonly made from aluminum or stainless steel for lightness and durability.

In essence, it's a compact, multi-functional pot and pan for eating on the go, popular in military and civilian outdoor settings.

Materials Used in Mess Kits

Aluminum
This popular metal is lightweight and affordable, and most aluminum items can be recycled so they don’t end up in a landfill. That being said, aluminum can get scratched easily, and there are some concerns about toxicity when the metal reaches excessively high temperatures.

Plastic, silicone and polypropylene
These mess kits are extremely lightweight, heat-resistant and can be molded into nearly every shape imaginable. Silicone is also very flexible, so some pieces May be able to collapse into a flat shape. The problem with plastic is that it isn’t particularly durable or eco-friendly, and it can’t be used for cooking. You’ll often find a kit with a mixture of plastic and metal pieces.

Stainless steel
Stainless steel is by far the most durable and long-lasting material used in mess kits, but it’s also the heaviest. Because of this, stainless steel mess kits are often used by overnight campers but aren’t recommended for backpacking.

Production Name	Item number	Material	Size
Army mess kit 2-Pcs set	SYA2MT	Aluminium 1070	Big mess tin size(LWH) 18013661mm Small mess tin size(LWH) 16413158mm
Army mess kit 3-Pcs set	SYA3MT	Aluminium 1070	Big mess tin size(LWH) 17113049mm Small mess tin size(LWH) 15011152mm Lid size(LWH) 16512444mm
Outdoor mess kit	SYA2MT-O	Aluminium 1070 / Stainless steel	Big mess tin size(LWH) 207167.542mm Small mess tin size(LWH) 201.516120mm
Camping mess kit	SYA2MT-S	Aluminium 1070 / Stainless steel	Big mess tin size(LWH) 18915946mm Small mess tin size(LWH) 18115121mm
German style mess tin	SYAGMT	Aluminium 1070	Big mess tin size(LWH) 165100137mm Dish size(LWH) 1559161mm Lid size(LWH) 17010057mm
Japan style mess tin	SYAJMT	Aluminium 1070	Big mess tin size(LWH) 178108129mm Dish size(LWH) 17310329mm Lid size(LWH) 18411434mm
Stainless steel mess kit	SYSSCPS-A	Stainless steel 304#	Thickness：0.5mm 1250ml big pot(DH):15080mm 850ml small put(DH):13070mm Lid (DH): 15522mm
Stainless steel mess kit	SYSSCPS-B	Stainless steel 304#	Thickness：0.8mm 1250ml big pot(DH):15080mm 850ml small put(DH):13070mm Lid (DH): 15522mm
1.5L 1.5L Stainless Steel pot	SYSSCK-01	Stainless steel	Mouth diameter/Bottom diameter/Height: 15.5CM/13.8CM/9CM

Customization

Logo pattern	Graphic customization	Customized packaging
Min. order: 500pcs	Min. order: 500pcs	Min. order: 500pcs

Leadtime

Quantity (pieces)	1000	3000	>10,000
Lead time (days)	2	15	To be negotiated

FAQ

Q: What should be in a mess kit?

A: At a minimum, a mess kit should include: Plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon. Additional sized eating containers and a plastic knife May come in handy, but aren't necessary. To store and hang your mess kit, all of your gear should fit into a mesh drawstring bag.

Q: How to pack a mess kit?

A: Assemble your mess kit and use a sharpie to mark your name on each piece. Then place all pieces in the mesh bag, zip it closed, and pack all the mess kits with your cooking gear. Check again before you go! Set up your wash line by tying a laundry rope across two sturdy trees or poles.

Q: What are mess kits made of?

A: Mess kits can be made of stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic. Stainless steel and aluminum are durable and can withstand high temperatures and rough handling.

Q: Why is a military mess called a mess?

A: Sometimes a summer camp will also call the dining area a mess hall. If you join the army, you'll get to know the mess hall, which is also known as a mess. There's often a separate area for officers to eat, known as the officers' mess hall. The term comes from an old meaning of mess, "food for one meal."

Q: Do the british army still use mess tins?

A: The traditional 'd' shaped mess tins that served the british soldier well for more than a century were eventually replaced by the two-piece rectangular-shaped pairs that have proved so practical that they are still in use over sixty years after their being first issued.

As one of the leading mess kit manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy high quality mess kit in stock here from our factory. Good service and competitive price are available.