the Swedish kit is the only really complete set (also for cooking)! and surely has the best workmanship and quality, it is certainly somehow "outdated" (too heavy, too clumsy, aluminium pot) but still the best option by far. Inspired by it I carry nowadays a Ti pot with the Trangia burner & triangle (besides a Firebox Nano), otherwise the Trangia 27... greetings from wild, wet, windy and wonderful Western Patagonia, Chile
I remember when the swede kits were $5. I fully expect there to be a similar price run on the yugo kits. I’ve always seen them as a ‘poor man’s’ version of a British crusader system. That’s another excellent military cook set. Thanks for the video!
Why does everyone call it the Russian Paratrooper messkit when every single soldier in the Soviet forces were issued one? Does the word 'paratrooper' somehow make it more efficient in some minds? A bit like how everyone in Vietnam was special forces or every sword used by a nutjob is a 'sam-oo-rye'! Not criticising the video, which I enjoyed, just kicking off the conversation about how things get misnamed. I have the Swedish M44 and keep it in a British S96 gas mask pouch as my heavy duty bushcraft kitchen kit. For everyday use I use a British set of mess tins (deeper than the Aussie issue) and the 58 Pattern Crusader cup, bottle and stove with an Aussie issue bottle, cup and stove (same as G.I.) for back up. Not the lightest but I like them and can do everything I need with them. Subscribed and liked.
I do not think the russian is the best design. There is logic in saperating canteen from mess. People often drink or sip wate but eat a couple of times a day. It is not easy to unpack this kit to drink water.
The cutlery that came with the Swedish kit was aluminium fork, spoon and knife that all attached to one and other. The drinking cup is called Kåsa (caasa) in swedish. Kuksa is the Finnish word. Swedish soldiers were also issued the small can opener, that was kept inside the mess kit.
I have and love the Russian kit too, It is probably the least well known. Actually, I have all of those kits. The Yugo is my least favorite, I have bought two of them and the caneen leaks on both.
I totally love the stove solution from Swedish kit. In my opinion it's better than those aluminium or steel small stoves for solid fuel, but first and foremost it keeps your cooking station in stable position. Yugoslavian one is very neat but i think it's the least accessible mess kit around. Maximum usage of space but taking out canteen would be time consuming and I assume it works as spare fluid storage than main canteen. I would say Russian Paratrooper 's have pros of these two and it's the most versatile kit I ever seen. Looks like reverse german kit + solution from US Army; canteen slides down into cup container.
Recently purchased Serbian( green) cookset.About all there is room for is small envelopes of salt and pepper,and small piece of foil for pot/ cup cover.If over wood fire,coat bottom of pot with bar ivory soap,makes black removal easy!
the Swedish kit is the only really complete set (also for cooking)! and surely has the best workmanship and quality, it is certainly somehow "outdated" (too heavy, too clumsy, aluminium pot) but still the best option by far. Inspired by it I carry nowadays a Ti pot with the Trangia burner & triangle (besides a Firebox Nano), otherwise the Trangia 27... greetings from wild, wet, windy and wonderful Western Patagonia, Chile
I own all three types. But the swedish is my favorite! Absolutely the best designed mess kit!
I remember when the swede kits were $5. I fully expect there to be a similar price run on the yugo kits. I’ve always seen them as a ‘poor man’s’ version of a British crusader system. That’s another excellent military cook set. Thanks for the video!
Why does everyone call it the Russian Paratrooper messkit when every single soldier in the Soviet forces were issued one? Does the word 'paratrooper' somehow make it more efficient in some minds? A bit like how everyone in Vietnam was special forces or every sword used by a nutjob is a 'sam-oo-rye'! Not criticising the video, which I enjoyed, just kicking off the conversation about how things get misnamed. I have the Swedish M44 and keep it in a British S96 gas mask pouch as my heavy duty bushcraft kitchen kit. For everyday use I use a British set of mess tins (deeper than the Aussie issue) and the 58 Pattern Crusader cup, bottle and stove with an Aussie issue bottle, cup and stove (same as G.I.) for back up. Not the lightest but I like them and can do everything I need with them. Subscribed and liked.
I do not think the russian is the best design. There is logic in saperating canteen from mess. People often drink or sip wate but eat a couple of times a day. It is not easy to unpack this kit to drink water.
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For me aluminum is a deal breaker. I will admit some of the designs are very good. Check out the French mess kit.
The cutlery that came with the Swedish kit was aluminium fork, spoon and knife that all attached to one and other. The drinking cup is called Kåsa (caasa) in swedish. Kuksa is the Finnish word. Swedish soldiers were also issued the small can opener, that was kept inside the mess kit.
I have and love the Russian kit too, It is probably the least well known. Actually, I have all of those kits. The Yugo is my least favorite, I have bought two of them and the caneen leaks on both.
Great video
Yu kit is not designed for cooking meal in it . It is just for serving of field kitchen prepared meal .
I love the Swedish kit but my Yugo/Serb kit is my favourite. It fits in my pack perfectly.
I totally love the stove solution from Swedish kit. In my opinion it's better than those aluminium or steel small stoves for solid fuel, but first and foremost it keeps your cooking station in stable position. Yugoslavian one is very neat but i think it's the least accessible mess kit around. Maximum usage of space but taking out canteen would be time consuming and I assume it works as spare fluid storage than main canteen. I would say Russian Paratrooper 's have pros of these two and it's the most versatile kit I ever seen. Looks like reverse german kit + solution from US Army; canteen slides down into cup container.
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From South Africa the only cookset is the Swedish unit it comes integral with the burner the others are basic pot sets
wow you put awsome videos for us! thanks man!
I have all three.
Recently purchased Serbian( green) cookset.About all there is room for is small envelopes of salt and pepper,and small piece of foil for pot/ cup cover.If over wood fire,coat bottom of pot with bar ivory soap,makes black removal easy!
I like the one with the bag the best!
I bought the Croatian last year...Thanks to Super vid... Just discovered utensil holder on side🤔 Thanks! Tres bon champ de mouvement '22!!!