Serbian/Yugoslavian Mess Kit

I purchased a Sebian Yugoslavian mess kit. I was so excited for this mess kit until I received it. If you are thinking of purchasing this mess kit, beware. I will tell you about everything wrong with mine, unlike other youtubers who just want you to "click on the link below" so they can get a sales commission.
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[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thanks for watching. You guys are the best! Like Commment and subscribe for a chance to won a Busted up mess kit FREE!!! My beautiful wife will thank you for helping to get rid of some of my gear because it's crazy around here.

[@raymondsmith3020]

I like that you have a different perspective about prepping and have different ideas. Thank you. Plus never seen that mess kit before great concept.

[@miloradputic6419]

Greetings from Serbia. Thank you for the video, I'm sorry that you received damaged goods, who knows what happened there, but take my word for it that type of plastic is quite durable and resistant. I have been using my kit for over 20 years.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Hello my friend. Greetings from the United States. That is good to hear. My impression was that perhaps the plastic had aged and became brittle, but obviously, I need to take the mess kit out I'm the woods a few times and test it out. Thanks for watching.

[@01zulander]

I have one of those kits also. Mine is in good shape and i always take it on my solo trips. If the canteen was metal it would be near perfect i think. The only gripe i have is the cover was too tight. I use a US 2qt canteen cover. Ha extra room for the stove without being loose. Great vids

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thank you. Yeah, it's like when they were designing it they had some great ideas, but then they just kind of went cheap

[@TheTAEclub]

What about the container that you heat the metal is painted isn't it unhealthy to eat from this for weeks? Every day

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

@TheTAEclub it is only painted on the outside. The inside is bare metal, aluminum I believe. Aluminum may be harmful, there have been a lot of studies on it recently.

[@NewHampshireJack]

We are committed "DIYers." There are a lot of shops in our area of the Philippines offering the bits and pieces we need to build custom kits for each family member. The age range runs from our youngest at four (4) years old to the old geezer in the camp (that would be me) at sixty-nine and a half (69 1/2) years of age. There truly are no one-size-fits-all options for a personal kit. It is different when using a full camp kitchen setup at your base camp. At that point, you are enjoying many of the conveniences of home while out in the field. This excellent video shows exactly what you may expect if a person decides to order one or more of these mess kits. Thank you for posting and for your honest review.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

No problem & thank you. In a couple weeks, I hope to make a video on a better mess kit. Before that though, I've got a couple other videos to do first. Thank you.

[@markvolk4032]

Another great video love history and you made the right choice on making one good one hay I wish you and your wife a very merry Christmas and happy new years you have a great channel so you take care my friend

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thank you & Merry Christmas to you.

[@markvolk4032]

You made right choice thanks for another great video taken care my friend

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I hated to do it, but it had to be done. Thank you. I really do appreciate it.

[@deltaecho8732]

I have one of these and I do like it. It's my understanding that most of them fit tight when packed up like your second one in the video. To release it, just take one of your thumbs and press down on the bottom of the bowl right next to the handle tab and it will release easily. I like what you're doing here and hope you keep it up.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thanks buddy. I really wanted to LOVE this mess kit, I only like it.

[@michaelnasser8697]

I’ve got 3 of them I purchased several years ago from a milsurp place and really like them. No issues with the plastic. I agree, there is no such thing as a perfect mess kit, although some come close. I guess it really depends on what kind of cooking you’re planning on doing. As far as the plastic canteen and not being able to boil water, that’s not a big deal for me because I don’t foresee myself in some type of survival situation. I just carry water purification tablets. Besides, if you boil the water, it’s hot as hell and takes forever to cool down.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

For sure. It is all about what you intend to use it for. I have one that I plan to feature on a future video that I like even better, so stay tuned I guess.

[@gud2go50]

I just got one before the price gets too crazy and always wanted one. Plus, I love mess kits and like easy to use kits with a small stove for quick meals while hunting or just out and about with a $10 Czech haversack from Coleman’s as well!😊

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

The haversack sounds cool. Yeah, it will definitely work and it is a very well thought out kit. Some of the materials (plastics) might be questionable, but otherwise a great kit. Have fun and have a great adventure

[@kyleharris3]

I'm excited about this video. I've not watched the video fully yet I hope you use it.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I fully intend to take this kit into the field. Rest assured, though, having recognized the shortcomings of this kit, I already have a superior alternative in hand. Stay tuned.

[@therealdutchprepper7698]

Love the channel! You crack me up! I’ve always wanted one of these. Not fond of the plastic but still pretty cool!

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thank you. I saw one a while back and just had to have it, so when I finally got it I was disappointed, but several people told me I should still give it a chance. Further research is required. Thanks for watching.

[@T_B]

I'd like to take a shot at plasti-welding the cup. 👍🏻

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

That was my original thought. I think it would work. Awesome comment. I really do appreciate it. Thank you.

[@ronnashbulthuis8334]

Always wanted one of those! Love the channel buddy! Still want a patch too!!!

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I really really really want to get some patches made. Hopefully, after Christmas. My beautiful wife and I have 4 children between the two of us, and I am I have a severe addiction to Coleman stoves and mess kits, so maybe soon. It will happen some day, that I can assure you. Thank you very much.

[@colonelcommissargaunt226]

Glad I found your channel, been watching since then, since I am a bigger guy, your info is very good. Can not find these on Amazon. Hope to win it!

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

You've got a chance. I just saw these on Amazon, but maybe they are gone now. Not a "bad" mess kit. They had the right idea, but that plastic :-/

[@campkillemall]

I'll take the chance to be entered. The mess kit could serve as a conversation starter and could definitely be fixed up. It's a neat concept. I wonder if the esbit stove in the pouch might scratch the trench art off of yours. Never know.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

It would probably break the brittle plastic before anything else. It feels and is brittle. A lot of youtubers show this mess kit and talk about how great it is, then they encourage you to "clickthe link in the description below" because they get a commission. I'm not opposed to affiliate marketing and will even dabble in it myself, but I wanted to point out the pitfalls associated with this mess kit.

[@carlsherman4655]

One must wonder about the mess kit that was slightly damaged, possibly when in a war ? Fighting off the enemy? The history and patina behind both kits is worth keeping alive in todays world. The generation of our future have no idea of what it took to make life possible today. Great video, and thank you for keeping history alive!

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I always wonder about the story behind an item. If only these things could talk. I try to give them a voice her on I youtube.

[@eddiejenkins9902]

Interesting stuff 😮

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thank. I'm glad you liked it.

[@kennethwilson8633]

It’s different…they didn’t think their troops would live long enough to ware out the equipment. Have fun stay safe.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Oh my.. Hopefully, they got new stuff at least. This mess kit it well thought out, just not well executed. The plastic is pretty bad.

[@dannyhigginbotham6635]

A little glue, little elbow Grease. I believe that nice kit can be fixed. Besides the Price is Right. And I think I can find a kid that could use it. Thanks for the video...

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thanks for watching. It could be a good kit. It will never be a great kit, but it could be good. I had HIGH hopes for it, but the brittle plastic crushed my hopes.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

You have been chosen as the winner. Email me at [e-mail] Merry Christmas!

[@kevinmussack2782]

Canteen seems to be difficult to access inside the nested parts. Try some steel wool to clean up the silverware set.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

It's a tight fit, but more like a well engineered tight fit. It is well built and well designed, I have reservations about the materials used, though, especially the plastic. People swear it's all good stuff, so time will tell I guess.

[@jimgillespie3180]

would love to have it

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Well, maybe you will be the lucky one?!

[@jimgillespie3180]

@@OliveDrabAlliance It would be nice, regardless I am a new subscriber and I’m glad I found your videos, very helpful for the everyday guy or gal. Thank you for posting them.

[@kirkterwilliger6407]

Thanks for sharing. Throw my name in for the mess kit giveaway. I need one to carry in my truck. Thanks again.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Will do, you're in the running as long as you like, comment and subscribe. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesschumpert1357]

Cool kit

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thanks buddy

[@silverdecree885]

Hey great review, I feel like it would suit a child for scouts or general camping

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I agree, I would have loved to have this as a kid. It isn't a bad kit. I'm not a fan of whatever plastic they used. I feel like it was well designed, but poorly executed. Thank you for watching.

[@rcash3625]

I have one sadly the canteen came with a weird smell inside I wasn’t able to get out. I like the cutlery set the most about it.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I soaked mine in a mixture of hit water, vinegar and baking soda. I seemed to help

[@rcash3625]

@@OliveDrabAlliance thanks I’ll have to try that out I’ve tried vinegar once and baking soda another time. Still had a funky smell lol haven’t felt confident enough to drink out of it.

[@kyleharris3]

What a cool background for your videos.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Thanks. It is a canvas tarp from Harbor Freight.

[@kyleharris3]

​@@OliveDrabAlliance, I was referring to the old wood barn/shed wall behind you lol 😅 oh, and the Kool picture and maps.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

@kyleharris3 Oh... that is an old hog barn on our farm. I cleaned up a corner and hung some shop lights to make a "studio". (hopefully) after Christmas I would like to have a few friends stop by, either one at a time or maybe a few at a time and do kind of a chit chat around the table. We have talked about doing bug out bag dumps and talk about each others bags. Hopefully soon. Stay tuned I guess. Thanks

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

@kyleharris3 The painting over my left shoulder is Chief Blackhawk (The NHL team Chicago Blackhawks are named after him) . He used to live around here. The map is an old map of Illinois.

[@lutherpayne9957]

you might try some of that super glue that hardens with uv light... I've used the stuff and it does work. Cheers

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Whoever wins it by liking, commenting and subscribing can try that. I'm just going to take the best parts of two mess kits and carry on. Excellent suggestion though. Thank you.

[@michaelnasser8697]

Have you looked at the British Crusader/BCB cookset? A little pricey, but very nice, in my opinion.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I have, Santa didn't bring me one this year, but maybe for my birthday (fingers crossed).

[@michaelnasser8697]

@@OliveDrabAlliance I don’t think you’ll be disappointed 😉

[@DonMarquez-wj7ir]

Hear on a couple of videos, canteen used to be a lite metal maybe aluminum? Can a Yugosvavian frmr Soldier clarify?

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Check the comments. There is a commenter named "milaroputic" (sp?) He claimed to be a soldier from Serbia. He might know?

[@gud2go50]

Just ordered one from Colman’s Surplus, so I hope it is not buggered up! You may have given it away by now. Oh Well!😊

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Excellent! Thanks for watching & commenting. Let me know what you think of it. I hope you get a good one! Take care

[@garyanderson9962]

I have a plastic Welder for future reference

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Awhhhĥ. Increasing your odds by offering a route of resurrection for a Busted up item

[@garyanderson9962]

Or when you get your next broken Item i know a guy who could prolly fix it

[@Zox604]

No, it is not my mess kit. 😂😂😂 Zoki is nick name derived from name Zoran. My name. You pronounced it well. I carried it in Yugoslavian army, Didn't like it. Greetings from Serbia.

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Greetings from America. I have given this mess kit to my brother as a gift. I am hoping to one day find Zoki and we can all go camping and sit around a nice campfire together. Thank you my friend.

[@user-ly5md1bj4l]

Hi its me Zoki.....can I please have my mess set back

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

Oh my goodness!!! Zoki... I've been looking for you everywhere. No, not about the mess kit.... We need to talk about your cars warranty.

[@inthego]

bummer dude

[@OliveDrabAlliance]

I know, right!?