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Open Country Backpacker 2-Person Mess Kit

Hiking & Camping > CookwearRated: *** by 2 reviews.

REI

Designed for two backpackers, this kit embodies simplicity and economy.

  • Aluminum cookset is lightweight, compact and sturdy for backpacking
  • Includes 1.25-qt. pot, 7-in. frypan, two 6.25-in. dishes, two 8-oz. plastic cups with handles and internal measuring marks, and a clamp handle
  • Kit nests together and is held shut with a nylon strap and ladderloc buckle

Dimensions:7 x 4 inches
Material:Aluminum/plastic
Weight:1 lb. 4 oz.

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Open Country Backpacker 2-Person Mess Kit Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

light and tough

Rating:****
this is good for any time light and tough
patches edge at REI on 12/25/2007

Negative Reviews:

Need the non-stick

Rating:**
This mess kit is compact and lightweight and has a nice assortment of cookware for two people. It has two glaring problems though.
The first is that the lightweight alumnimum does not have a non-stick coating. It is almost impossible to clean in the field after cooking fish/meat on it.
Second issue is that when you add the lid/pan to the pot to expedite boiling water the lid is almost impossible to remove with the handle. The fit is just too snug (a possible side effect of the compact packing size).
SanMoAlex at REI on 05/15/2008