Mess kits and stoves

Join us on an exciting journey through military history as we explore the evolution of mess kits and stoves used by the Finnish and Swedish armies in the 20th century. In this captivating video, we'll take a close look at the Finnish Army M28 mess kit, the Swedish Army M40 mess kit in both stainless steel and aluminium variants, and the innovative Swedish Army ranger stove.
The M28 mess kit, synonymous with the Finnish Army's Winter War, Continuation War, and the Lapland War in the 1940s, served as a vital companion to soldiers in the harshest of conditions. Meanwhile, the Swedish Army's M40 mess kit, available in stainless steel and aluminium (often referred to as the M44), underwent a fascinating transformation in the 1960s when it was converted into a stove.
Join us as we trace the progression from mess kit to mess kit/stove, culminating in the revolutionary ranger stove. From the rugged terrain of wartime Finland to the modern innovations of Swedish military technology, there's something for everyone to discover in this captivating exploration of military equipment and innovation.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating history and practicality of mess kits and stoves used by the Finnish and Swedish armies. Join us as we uncover the stories behind these essential pieces of military gear and their enduring legacy in the annals of military history."

[@edwarddeleon6211]

This is a great video with some mess kit information thanks for sharing

[@매호]

멋진 영상 최고 훌륭합니다. 좋은 푸드 컨테이너입니다.

[@iainb1577]

The bail arms on the steel and aluminium pots differ too. I have used an M44 for thousands of miles of cycle touring and think it is the best thing ever. The kosa fits perfectly inside the curves of the M44. Good tip for warming the burner in a pocket.

[@militaryjunk]

Interesting, thanks.

[@jfilm7466]

Tack så jättemycket och Gott Nytt År

[@militaryjunk]

Varsågod. Samma

[@coleparker]

I hope you can help me out. Years ago I bought a British Army Style Aluminum mess kit at Surplus store. It came with a two snap pouch. On the larger pan, it has the markings FMI over M\54 which during my research I discovered that it was Swedish Markings. I subsequently saw one for sale on E-bay. During all my research, I cannot find any history about these mess kits and the Swedish Armed forces. Do you have any knowledge about them?

[@clivedunning4317]

Whow ! Someone with as many mess kits as myself ! Two tips for you ; firstly, the Finnish M28 has a feature you didn't mention. It is the only one of the European mess tin set-ups that has a handle on the smaller part that will fold all the way over. This means you can easily pack it away if going lightweight, or have to split your mess kit with a colleague. Secondly, regarding lighting a Trangis burner in extremely cold conditions , a old fashioned pipe-cleaner wrapped and twisted together, around the burner and seated in the depression you mentioned, can be splashed with Meths and lit, to warm up and ignite the cooker fuel. Took me ages to get my Finnish mess tins as the Finns do not release much kit onto the market. Also I'm still looking for a Norwegian Army "Felt Kokekae" mess kit , but have not been able to source one , so far. Would you have any contacts/sites that I could try ? Finally, can I add that the quality and density of the aluminium used to make the Finnish mess tins is the highest quality of any cooking utensils I have come across. Thank you for producing a very informative video, on a subject of specialist interest.

[@militaryjunk]

Thanks for the reply and info. Unfortunately, I haven't seen much in the way of Norwegian mess kits.

[@clivedunning4317]

@@militaryjunk Thank you for the reply. There just doesn't seem to be much documentation, or photographs, of the Norwegian "Flatlars" M53 and M75 mess tins. I think that they have been superseded now, but I know not what by. Information that I've been able to get on the web is patchy and some of it ill informed and even wrong. All the best , Happy Trails.

[@militaryjunk]

Not even much in Norwegian.

[@deerhunter55ful]

thanks a lot

[@militaryjunk]

thanks

[@markwalker4485]

I love m’y titanium NATO canteen cup with lid. It does the job with no real extra space

[@militaryjunk]

thanks.

[@jfilm7466]

Bra att ha en snuskburk😂

[@militaryjunk]

never thought they were were ever liked in Sweden :D

[@christoferlarsson4858]

​​​@@militaryjunk one reason its called "the dirty can" or "snuskburken" is because some units learned to use their canteen as a toilet during LP/OP missions. That may be a reason why many of us sweds have bad association with the m40/44.

[@militaryjunk]

@@christoferlarsson4858 Thanks. Something I didn't know. I have noticed that the M40 was never popular in the Swedish Armed Forces even if it is popular in the rest of the world :D