I Didn't Expect to LOVE Them - Trangia Mess Tins Review

[@benerickson2837]

Half my gear has been recommendations from you and your channel. Never disappointed!

[@CHIEF_420]

🤘

[@NoTrail]

I have maybe, 1% of recommended gear.

[@restonthewind]

Me too. I rarely buy anything without a recommendation from this channel though my mess tin is an exception.

[@SeanHendy]

I've had the small trangia mess tin for at least 25 years. In the last year or so I became aware of some of the accessories, not only the pouch as shown in the video, but also a useful insert that sits inside the mess tin, meaning that items can go in it, without there being any annoying/non tactical rattling as you move down the trail. Inexpensive, durable, lightweight, and conducts heat very well.

[@kylechambers-f3g]

Campingmoon makes a version of both in a heavier gauge aluminum. They have a few more features for about the same cost and they fit, snugly, in the trangia bags.

[@DL-ij7tf]

I have a knockoff of the Soto Windmaster/MSR Pocket rocket Deluxe from that brand and it's really nice. A lot of these Chinese brands, love em or hate em, make good products at good prices.

[@Gareth769]

Alot of those uk rations were designed to be able to fit easily into mess tin sets or webbing (especially in the 58 pattern kidney pouches and mess tins 👍)

[@RaveyDavey]

Yeah which is why the mess tins are rectangular. If you don't need rectangular then circular is way better IMO.

[@denisehorton8468]

I like the Trangia fabric bags that fit inside the mess tins. Organizes your gear together, and super light!

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I had the British versions of these for years and used them for decades on backpacking and camping excursions. They are durable and mine came with canvas carry bags. Love the functionality.

[@couchcamperTM]

those are much better.

[@trooperwolfie]

I've modified my small trangia mess tin, the handle locks and there's now a pouring spout on one corner. I removed the handle and dremmelled a groove either end of the hinge on the bottom so you can press the handle into the notches so the tin doesn't flip when you pour hot water out the spout which is a hole in the corner of the lid/tin. I also drilled a tiny hole in the lid to prevent an air lock when pouring water with the lid on. Works a treat. I used it with a rectangular spirit burner and home made wind shield/pot stand made of flat titanium sheets that slot together to make a rectangular stand.

[@lessharratt8719]

Nice. Smart.

[@kathleenshoup2394]

Luke love the picture of you all what is your weather like will. we see you and Susie out soon

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

I was thinking of doing the same modification to make the handle lock! My Hot Ash rocket stove fits in the larger version.

[@whistler1056]

Like you, I've used a White Box stove with mine for years. I added a heavy cloth tape grab handle to the lid to make it easier to remove and replace it when it's hot from cooking. Works like a charm. I also picked up a wool handle cover from the website to reduce the chance of finger burners. Great for one or two, maybe more, days out with freeze dried meals or good menu planning.

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

Cool idea with the tape. I'm going to try that!

[@dylanparry5712]

Thanks Luke. I agree with you 100%. I’ve been using these for the past 10years. I used to pair them with the Esbit cooker and fuel tabs, but since hexamine has been banned in the uk as an explosive pre-cursor I’ve switched to the BCB firedragon.

[@GeorgeAdams]

I was just looking for something like this. Good timing.

[@stefanjakobsson5967]

I don't know if they are sold in the US, but here in Sweden where I live, Trangia also sells a bag that fits perfectly inside the can. Super handy to be able to lift out the entire contents together as you packed them if, for example, you just want to use the can as a pot to boil some water.

[@jeremytyler7843]

I have the large one and really enjoy using it. I’ve had it over my Nano and it worked decently.

[@The-Adventures-Awaits]

Another item to add to my list! Thanks Luke, love your reviews!

[@alexmacdonald258]

Now I'm wondering, as a Chef, what I could cook and where, using which set? Would they do lasagna, for example, or perhaps a casserole. Definitely worth playing around with. Excellent review, Luke!

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Thank you so much Luke!! Hoping that you and Susie are doing well!! Have an awesome Christmas and happy New Year brother!! Strength and honor my friend be well!!👍🏿❤️💯🎊🎉

[@chucknaill]

My Trangia alcohol stove came with a round pot a metal wind screen, lid, and pot lift tool. My immediate thought is the shape of these containers not pouring as well as round ones. Thank you as always for the review.

[@dylanparry5712]

@@chucknaill Nor a problem, just use the corner 😎

[@andrewblades3700]

I've bought both of these myself and use one for cooking the other for carting easily crushed staples or sandwiches, they're excellent

[@cruachan1191]

Small size is ideal for a 1 person trip for me, and both can also be used with a Trangia multidisc (Chopping board with strainer holes). They're a good size for boil in the bag rations as well.

[@sayeednmb]

Thanks for this! This solves a carry issue for me.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

So I bought the original british kit for like $15 & $10 to ship. One fits in the other, no lids, no storage bags. They are pretty friggin cool. I pack "kit" in them and use one into the other for the cover. The handle locks em together. No sweat, works great.

[@awatt]

I like to think of British mess tins as the sten of mess kits.

[@markleitch9932]

in 2 separate bags? just get some surplus British or Dutch army mess tins and the small tin stores inside the larger tin for space saving.

[@lightstrider8239]

Online I see descriptions for the Dutch some say Aluminum some say Stainless steel, any clarification?

[@markleitch9932]

@@lightstrider8239 get stainless they're cheap as chips and cheaper than the ones he's recommending. ive had my mess tins for 10 years and still in good shape and you can get a cheap little drybag to store them in. personally i use my savotta 8L pouch which is more expensive to keep them in along with my dry rations in small drybags( mainly oats and dried fruit which make a nice little fruit porrige for breakfast).

[@markleitch9932]

@@lightstrider8239 get the stainless ones a lot more durable.

[@r.gilman4261]

​@@lightstrider8239They made both in the Netherlands, British are usually aluminum, or galvanized steel for really old school ones.

[@MatthewSmithson-Ellis-os4jl]

I was using these 40 years ago British mod issue

[@The_Crow_Flies]

When i first started getting into bushcraft i won a drawing for a survival kit that was handmade by the youtuber. It was packed into one of these and i still have it to this day. They work really well and you can pack a lot of stuff into them.

[@emanohtolify]

A con for me would be the difficulty in removing the lid while hot. I also like the straining option on some of my more expensive pots.

[@camouflage962]

exactly!

[@natkreatur]

I use the smaller set and love it. Inside I usually keep the multidisc (for chopping and measuring), the Trangia burner, the Trangia Triangle, matches, folding cup, coffee/tea, spoon etc.

[@Gamerhog2022]

Small size paired with my Stanley adventure cup. Arroz con pollo in the trangia and my Stanley can be used to boil water & cowboy coffee.

[@markall8641]

Sorta reminds me of a Dutch mess kit that I have had for 30 years now. Doesn’t come with lid but has to tins that go together.

[@TheNotoriousWigger]

I use the large one with an alcohol stove to make rice and it works very well. Slap a packet of MTR on top of the lid while its cooking and in 15mins or so you get rice and curry. sometimes enough for 2 people depending on your appetite.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

Thank you for this review. I had never considered the bigger one not heating up properly. I thought it would just take longer.

[@samswain1162]

Good review Luke.

[@NoTrail]

Yay, an actual gear review. Thanks Luke. I see something stuck to the no-stick surface.

[@chado_outdoors]

Don't know where he's getting his info, but these in fact are NOT nonstick. They're plain aluminum

[@BadgerBlogger]

The top can also be used as a frying pan or plate. It's a great way to organize kits, kind of like a huge Altoids tin. I have one, but I plan to get another.

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks Luke for the review. I would buy the small. Have an 1100 ml Esbit rectangular kit that works well with the large esbit tabs or a low profile alcohol stove. These seem lighter and much more affordable.

[@dhession64]

Buy both, by golly lol.....and their carrying bags, too! Great review, sir. Simple AND affordable. You can't beat it! 😅

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks for the video, Luke. Haven't seen those yet. I would most likely prefer the smaller one, so I could use it with my Trangia burner.👍🏻

[@vanzijlp]

Great review, especially the non-stick aspect. Love your reviews. Just one suggestion - some of us live outside the USA and we use metric… PS I’ll probably get both

[@PHYSIZIST]

one reason the handle on mess tins is nice (and long with heat protection) is that if you are on uneven ground or over a fire you can hold the tin over the heat source, rather than relying on setting it on something - making it versitile for cooking in lots of conditions. like holding a pan over a heat source, really, whilst having the benefits of a pot/cup.

[@pitcheung5354]

i am using the small one for years and it fit my needs! cook rice for 2 person easily (for a person who don't know cooking, haha)

[@revolvingwonder3777]

thanks, had the small tin since i was a kid in the 2000/2010s but didn't know there was a cover for them!

[@jamesharvey44]

The 800ml small works well with an Esbit medium or pocket stove. Daiso makes a 500ml tin that nests perfectly inside the "small" tin and has a plethora of accessories for it including a small kettle. I have found that using parchment paper while cooking will keep cleaning chores to a minimum. I have used these on many a trip and they are in my pack regularly.

[@nevv8581]

Great review. Lids can be used as small frying pans as well.

[@nickprague1481]

As a type 2 diabetic I accumulate a lot of canisters from my diabetic test strips. Three grams of Folgers in one of those canisters makes a great cup of coffee and save a lot of money when compared to those coffee packets.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Great review as always Luke.

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

These are one of the tins suggested for the Lofty Wiseman SAS last ditch kits

[@bangalorebobbel]

I've since many years several of the small tins and use them as containers for various kits. You can easily waterproof them by using an electrical tape, they are sturdy and light weight, yet they can catch bends and scratches quite easily depending on how rough you store, transport or use them. Would be nice to get them in titanium which is much more sturdy but I guess Trangia isn't really into it. Maybe somebody else will jump in and grab their customers, e.g. iBasingo offers already something looking very similar to the large size Trangia tin in titanium yet offering only 1 liter volume. Boiling water is no issue with these tins yet for real cooking purposes I prefer round or oval shaped containers as they are usually much easier to clean than rectangular ones where you have always challenges to get the dirt out of the corners. As most fires and stoves are producing either round or square shaped flame and heat patterns, rectangular shape isn't also the best solution for cooking even though aluminium is highly heat conductive. So yes I totally love these tins but consider and adjust how to use them best according to their pros and cons ... 😁

[@DonnaDupre-w6f]

Love your content ✨️

[@PXX-t1j]

I have the mini trangia and the Swedish military Ranger cockset. The mini I carried in my chestrig. But I have now started to change out mine to stainless steel instead. Still using Optimus coocking which is really good. But also that one is aluminium.

[@VICEBBY]

These look like theyd look great with those soto cassette style stoves.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Any smaller we can call it a spam can with a handle lol 👍

[@AmericanHistoryXX1]

Crazy i literally just built a "pocket kitchen" mess tin for christmas. Mines the trangia tin as well. Bought a grill plate that the tin can sit in with a carry bag on amazon as well but it was pretty pricey about $42. Inside of mine its the small one i have a small refillable titanium butane canister, pocket stove, spatula, opinel folding knife, and a combo spoon and fork.

[@vintagescoutingoutdoors9096]

Very similar to what we used in the Canadian Army in the 80s except the lid was a pan that fit inside the larger pan. The larger pan was the size of the M249 link box so we used the same pouch to hold it.

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

I also had this from army surplus store

[@canarbn3com]

Very similar because they are a reinvented NEW thing that have been around since the 1940's. I had and still have the same issue set from my time in the Canadian Army. Including the 82 pattern pouch they fit in that you can attach to your belt or pack..these are just a ripoff of what we were issued with nothing more nothing less...and the ones we were issued are far superior

[@ace-s8e]

Im now using campingmoon mess tin. The price is cheaper than Trangia and had a drain hole. They also got a bunch of accessories. Deep fried basket, steam rack and cutting board.

[@CooeeAdventures]

I have seen the asian outdoor community use these mess tins over the fire and they cook up some amazing dishes in them

[@armisteadab]

Reminds me of the French Mess kits available in the 90s.

[@markwalker4485]

Little different unless you where LE and kinda borrowed one😇

[@ipfreely]

Closer to the British Army Mess Kit than French. The handle for French Mess kit is stamped metal. British Kit’s handle is bent metal rids, just like these.

[@Loki1815]

Any chance of doing these reviews indoors, that bright sun is burning my eyes!

[@cwwcww7465]

Those look like " Good quality items, Clark...." ...... Merry Christmas and happy new year......

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

Every time Luke puts the sunglasses on outside his beanie I get Praying Mantis vibes lol.

[@Conan3145]

Look good. Do they nest together?

[@WickedgameC175]

I currently use the small mess tin as a Personal survival kit (PSK). I keep it inside my rucksack.

[@markottinger]

Being aluminum is the biggest con, they need to have stainless steel and titanium options

[@marshaclarke6772]

Totally agree. Titanium

[@Valco458]

I’ve been cooking on aluminum for years suffering no ill health effects. “I can’t remember”what they say the ill effects are 😵‍💫🫨🤭, but I’m sure I’m fine 🤣

[@nymsnot_your_mommaz_stream5683]

Well I get what you guys are saying but aluminum is lighter it would go from 2.9oz to 5/7oz it's about light weight packing when your traveling a while.

[@thomasmusso1147]

If Aluminium makes you nervous, get a set of Dutch Army Stainless Steel Military Surplus Mess Tins. They do the job just as well, if not better .. and cheaper.

[@r.gilman4261]

@@thomasmusso1147 absolutely go with the Dutch surplus...I have two and they work well,. also the AB Czech nesting pot steel ones as well.

[@johnrossman6679]

The Trangia mess tins are on my wishlist for years. I keep forgetting to get them.

[@conjie1986]

i keep a mini survival kit in the small one, lighter, multitool stove ext, great little thing to have

[@jfowler7604]

I wasn't looking for a kitchen change ...BUT... The larger one might be a go if you think a 'pocket rocket' would be a reasonable fit. This could eliminate quite a bit from my current overlanding setup.

[@scuffco1868]

Yes Indeed Great Impulse 💰..Got small & it fits Ohuhu stove..Can fit mil utensils...Great review!! Bon champ '25..Be cool & be safe!

[@TheTekSone]

I want and need both for varying outings.

[@mitch3424]

I remember those hateful things from scouts 😂 ! Many memories

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

You can nest them for more flexibility. A light sanding with emery paper should fix the edges. I’ve had to do that on a lot of different containers. Not a big deal.

[@macsiccar8253]

The small one would do for me. Good dimensions and cheap. The bags look pretty strong too. Win win with the small one. I think a small steel wool would work best to clean them up.

[@browsman2328]

A little leery of raw aluminum for health reasons. Smaller tin would work well with Soto Windmaster or Camping Moon equivalent. I only do coffee on day hikes and my go to is Fire Maple Petrel pot with Fire Maple GreenPeak stove, an unbeatable combo for day hike coffee IMHO. Good review-thanks.

[@foottv5134]

Thanx Luke! I'm getting one.

[@randybedell4474]

I have both sizes, but mine are beano from Japan. With tea pots, I love them

[@twiglet2214]

Frank Sinatra sang a song about them - i'm of that era - Trangias in the night,exchanging glances,wondering in the night what were the chances we'd be sharing love before the night was through......buy a loved one a Trangia now and sing this song to them as you make a brew - so romantic !

[@HB334LOSTinS.C]

By the measurements you gave the small one should fit inside the large one and you could still pack every item you have in both tins besides to large spoon your using. Use the larger tin for cooking/boiling, use the smaller one as a bowl/plate for meals.

[@n54power44]

I found almost same aluminium mess tin at Daiso for less than $5 each. Bought 3 of them and love it.

[@camper101]

If you get the chance, you should try the Campingmoon D0-2117. It’s 1.6kg, so it’s heavy for backpacking, but the quality and durability are excellent. You might even be able to use it for a lifetime. Probably.

[@markwalker4485]

The small one you can also buy a belt pouch for to fit on your belt and keep with you in the bush. Basically the same size and dementions as the SAS escape and evasion kit. With the pouch and a little skill and researching can provide all the necessary things for an uncomfortable few nights in the bush. And in my day we did not carry them in our chest rig…not invented then. We wore them on a belt/webbing or in the back pocket/pouch thingy we had in our smocks. Remember we thought different then. We literally could live and hold all we needed in our smock. Or jacket for everyone else

[@jinxiankue1376]

I bought 2 already. 1 for cooking rice and the other one for cooking dishes.

[@Nyongoro]

Would be much better imho with: a) a little folding lifting handle in the lid to prevent you from getting burned when you pick up the hot lid. b) greater clearance between the lid and outer pan walls to make them more easily removable when cooking as you sure as he'll aren't going to be rocking it back and forth with your hands when it's hot!

[@skwatson2617]

You might want to compare the smaller mess tin with the Japanese Bento cookset that looks similar but used for steaming too.

[@restonthewind]

I have an Afranti tin (also aluminum) the size of the smaller Trangia and identical in most respects. A downside of the lid is that you can't cover the tin with it while cooking because you'll burn your hand taking it off. I've tried it with a glove, and the lid is still too hot to remove easily just off the flame. A handle on the lid would be nice. The Afranti includes a mesh carry bag with a draw string. The bag has plenty of room for a pot and utensils in addition to the tin. I carry two pots in it, one inside of the other, and the tin has room for my alcohol burner and triangle stove. The Afranti also includes a steaming rack though I've never used it, and I'm not sure what to do with it. The Afranti costs a bit more than the Trangia on Amazon, but the price includes the mesh bag. Since the Trangia's price doesn't include a case, and I prefer the mesh bag anyway, the Afranti is a better value for my money. A case that only covers the tin seems pointless anyway. The outside of a tin doesn't need protection.

[@MegaTeddybear04]

I would get both. I would use two alcohol burners under the bigger one.

[@martinhafner2201]

I would just use 2 or 3 alcohol stoves on the large tin. The vienna sausage can stoves with two staggered rows of 4-5mm holes would work well since they don't need pot stands (pot rests on stove) and pack in a small space.

[@ericcole1458]

Hi Luke, does the small tin fit into the larger one? .. Happy New Year to you and your family! 🎆

[@efromhb]

I love Trangia cooksets, but I have no idea how I would incorporate these into my camp kitchen.

[@swissarmyfan]

I’m pretty sure they are still raw alu, not non-stick?

[@LeftySurvival]

I have both and use them for my Therm-a-cell gear in summer (pads and fuel).

[@IchwurdeHierzugenotigt]

This reminds me so much of the british or dutch army mess kit. the dutch mess kit is made of stainless steel, the british one is made of aluminum.

[@Thedagda801]

Excellent review

[@Nyongoro]

Would be much better imho with: a) a little folding lifting handle on the lid to prevent you from getting burned when you pick up the lid when hot. b) greater clearance between the lid and outer pan walls to make them more easily removable when cooking as you sure as he'll aren't going to be

[@210outdoors2]

Great mess kits, thanks for sharing brother!

[@kitaoden703]

I really like these tins I'm checking them on Amazon ❤ Strength and Honor

[@kennethcruise7635]

small one I think will be my choice .

[@jag4762]

I would really like to know what make and model those sunglasses are and where I could get a pair. ‘Please’

[@staginglightingsensation8505]

Looks almost like the pla canteen kit. But it's made of really thick stanless steel

[@stevesampier527]

Have you cooked any food in them, or only boiled water?

[@ripplesnake]

I think I may just pick one of those up.

[@citomp1240]

Wander if the small will fit inside the large?

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

I have aways preferred steel. A bit of extra weight is not an issue for me.

[@frankveronese1290]

There are conflicting options about using aluminum for cooking. Read a article were over heating aluminum can leach into food and may cause health problems. Others say no proof.

[@davidwilliams4006]

the Soto 320 fits inside the small mess tin too

[@InnocentCave-cr5pj]

Been using them for ages lids make great frying pan .