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Military Mess Kits: Eat in the Field Like a Pro
The military mess kit is an essential piece of equipment for anyone eating outdoors. Designed to meet soldiers' needs, it combines durability, lightness, and practicality. Whether in bivouac, maneuvers, hiking, or a survival kit, it goes with you everywhere.
Why Choose a Military Mess Kit?
- Durable materials: stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium
- Compact and stackable: takes up little space in your bag
- Compatible with campfires or stoves depending on the model
- Versatile: cooking, serving, transporting meals
Useful Features
- Foldable handle or hook for hanging over fire
- Lid usable as a pan or plate
- Attachment system for bag or belt
- Internal markings for measuring water or food
Ideal For:
- Military personnel, survivalists, or airsofters on the move
- Hikers or campers looking to lighten their gear
- Preparing evacuation bags or BOBs
- Daily use on construction sites or outdoors
Our field mess kits are tested to withstand the harshest terrain conditions. Whether you’re in rain, snow, or deep forest, they let you eat hot, clean, and efficiently.
Eat wherever you want, whenever you want. Like a soldier in the field.
Why is it called a gamelle?
The word "gamelle" originally refers 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 a simple container, often metal, used in military or outdoor activities.
Where do soldiers eat?
On operations or in the field, soldiers eat under various conditions: individual rations, meals prepared in mobile kitchens, or sometimes in bivouac using their own mess kit. In barracks, they usually eat in mess halls or military canteens designed for that purpose.
Why does “se prendre une gamelle” mean to fall?
The expression “se prendre une gamelle” means "to fall heavily." It likely comes from military or cycling slang, where "gamelle" refers both to the mess kit and, by analogy, a harsh fall, as if crashing to the ground with your gear.
Why hang a gamelle up high?
Hanging a mess kit up high helps avoid dirt from the ground, insects, or animals. In bivouac or military camps, it also keeps food away from moisture, sand, or contamination. This is a common practice for hygiene and food safety.
