The classic American army "Meat Can" served from the First World War to at least the '80s. It's a refreshing alternative to the Germanic kidney shaped mess kits. Made of stainless steel! New production.

The American take on soldier's field kitchen is a bit different from the European approach: a two-piece, quite flat frying pan shaped thing, which is quite easy to eat out of and heats up the contents quickly thanks to the wide bottom. Although you can't hang this over a fire, it's very efficient with a field stove and excellent for frying. As a bonus, it packs quite small thanks to the compact, sleek form.

The stainless steel construction means this will not easily melt, will not rust, and will absolutely not release micro metals if you're worried about those things. You can even put it directly in the campfire if you find a suitably flat spot.

Weight about 340 grams (12 oz.). Outside dimensions about 22 x 17,5 x 5,5 cm (8.6" x 6.9" x 2.2").

New production

New production, reproduction from the US Army article. Made by the German company Anton Blöchl, manufactured in China.