Military mess kit

4 products

4 products

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Pot militaire - Surplus militaire

Military pot

from $215.00
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Gamelle militaire française - Surplus militaire

French military mess kit

from $111.00
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Gamelle militaire inox - Surplus militaire

Stainless steel military mess kit

$248.00
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Tasse titane - Surplus militaire

Titanium cup

from $63.00

Military mess kits: eat on the battlefield, like a pro

The military mess kit is essential equipment for anyone who eats outdoors. Designed for the needs of soldiers, it combines durability, lightness, and practicality . Whether bivouacking, maneuvers, hiking, or as part of a survival kit, it will go with you everywhere.

Why choose a military mess kit?

  • Durable materials : stainless steel, aluminum or titanium
  • Compact and stackable : takes up little space in the bag
  • Compatible with campfires or stoves, depending on the model.
  • Versatile : cooking, serving, transporting meals

Useful features

  • Folding handle or anchor for hanging from the fire
  • Lid usable as a frying pan or plate
  • Bag or belt attachment system
  • Internal graduations for measuring water or food

Ideal for:

  • Military personnel, survivalists, or airsoft players on the move
  • Hikers or campers looking to lighten their load
  • Preparation of an evacuation bag or BOB
  • Daily use on construction sites or outdoors

Our field lunch boxes are tested to withstand the worst field conditions. Whether you're in the rain, snow, or deep in the forest, they allow you to eat hot, clean, and efficient meals .

Eat wherever you want, whenever you want. Like a soldier in the field.

Why do we say "a bowl"?
The word "gamelle" originally referred to a small metal pot used by soldiers to prepare and eat their meals in the field. By extension, the term has come to mean any simple container, often metallic, used in military or outdoor activities.
Where do the soldiers eat?
Whether deployed or in the field, soldiers eat in a variety of conditions: individual rations, meals prepared in mobile kitchens, or sometimes in bivouacs using their own mess kit. At the barracks, they generally eat in mess halls, military canteens designed for this purpose.
Why do we say "se prendre une gamelle" (to take a tumble)?
The expression “se prendre une gamelle” means “to fall heavily”. It is thought to come from military or cycling terminology, where “gamelle” refers both to a mess tin and, by analogy, to a sudden fall, as if one were “smashing oneself on the ground” with one’s equipment.
Why a raised food bowl?
A food bowl placed up high helps prevent soiling from the ground, insects, or animals. In bivouacs or military camps, it also keeps food away from moisture, sand, and contamination. This is a common practice for hygiene and food safety.