Yhanks for posting this. it's first class.

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Your very welcome.

Self Reliance Outfitters has a really nice SS reproduction M40 brand new around $65! 😎

Great video! I still have my m44 from when I did my military service back in 1996. But, don’t tell anyone ;)

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I'll keep that to myself. I do like these systems. Thanks, have yourself a good week.

My Swedish mess kit is stainless steel, made by "Gense", Around 20 years ago "Sportsman's Guide" ( South St. Paul MN) was selling 2 Swedish stainless steel mess kits for around $22, mess kit only, not complete 'system'. I bought the 'wind screen', bottle, and Trangia 'military' alcohol burner separate. My mess kit has no Crowns (3 Crowns) stamped on it, only "Gense".The alcohol burner has cracks in the lid. I also have the 'civilian' smaller alcohol burner. Snuffer is a great idea. Thanks for the video. edit: I hook the bail into one of the side rings, works fine too, keeps bail well above, and easy to pour too.The hook wouldn't go into center 'band', and I didn't want to 'modify' the hook to fit the "style'/othodox method. which people howl and criticise about, "you're not doing it right". The hook may have opened up a bit during its intial service, became a larger radius, I found no reason to "force" the hook to become "kosher". I made a lid from copper, fits ok on kit, but won't work for oven, ( will fall off, not pressure fit). I now have a small "Lip Roller" for sheet metal and will try to make another lid with better fit. thanks for link to Wildcrafts. Thanks again for video.

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

My friend I do know what you mean about "your not doing it right" LOL I say what works works. For me having a lid helps, I like it. Copper must look nice. The lids that I have were made from a gentleman in the UK, he did a great job. But, if you have the tools needed to fabrica your own, that's even better. I too have a lid that has fracture cracks in it. Im empted to braze weld it to see what happens. Can't get any worse. LOL Thank for dropping by. Have yourself a good rest of the week.

@corvusduluth

Жыл бұрын

@@danielcharbonneau222 Thanks for reply, in deep cold alcohol burner doesn't work the best, I just hang kit over fire, can adjust heat by raising/lowering. In which Province do you live,if you don't mind? My son earned his Baccalaureate from U of Manitoba, "Go Bisons".

Mister Charbonneau: Thanks so much, I,m greeting from South America in Chile to you have hier in Chile I not have some similar y koching ser , only by military , you have so many things to seen.

@danielcharbonneau222

10 ай бұрын

Thank You. I'm glad you watched my video. I hope to see you back again.

They look like they'd last a lifetime. Great stuff.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I believe they will. The stainless steel one is heavy gauge it would take a lot to run that one in the ground LOL. God Bless and thanks for dropping by.

Great collection , a real man can do this

That was the BEST information on theM40/M44 Swedish Mess kits. Great tip using the self fabricated snuff lid.

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, and thanks for dropping by for a watch. Yeah the snuff lid works great.

swedish kits are awesome and the trangia stoves always work out well

I'm so glad I found this! Love it =) Thank you for sharing!

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by Erik

Thanks for sharing brother

Great comprehensive video!

Great video and information thanks for sharing

WOW! It was so interesting I watched the whole video. I love everything you can do with them. I hope I get to find one at a lawn sale this summer. thank you for sharing and stay safe and healthy.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Well Judy thanks. If you do find something like these at a lawn sale it won't hurt to pick it up. Stay away from the badly dented and rusted ones. Thanks for dropping by. God Bless.

Top Man, Cheers from the UK...

Nice kit. This set is designed for very low temperatures, the cup is a cultural shape which would be carved from wood, so you didn’t stick to a metal pot when it is degrees of frost. If you pack carefully, you can pack kfs, burner, fuel bottle and cup in the pot and fit the lid... you have to work it out and you might have to relearn it if not careful in remembering what you just did. 😅

@samimurtomaki5534

11 ай бұрын

Kuksa.

I really enjoyed your super detailed and easy-to-comprehend presentation. Thank you so much. No wonder this kit is loved by bushcrafters all over the world. Regarding the inverted windshield setup, I wondered if the fire generated by wood would melt windshield made of aluminium. I appreciate your idea about this. Anyway this setup would work for a one-time emergency use in case no dedicated wood stoves like Firebox are available. Geetings from Japan.

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes this mess kit is on the rise as being the most sot-after world wide. I've see where the windshield was used as a twig stove. The color went from a black to almost a brownish color with very little warping. The person in the video stated that he used it in that manner do to the fire restriction that was in-affect in his area at the time. But, he also stated that he kept the fire small, just hot enough for boiling water for coffee and his MREs. Sorry it took so long to reply, I tried to find that video to attach to this reply, but I was not able to find it. I'll just have to use one of my extras and perform a test than post it at a later date. Thank you very much for dropping by and leaving your comment, take care.

That is an extensive collection of Swedish mess kits…I found an original at sportsman’s guide for $22. I’ve been wanting one for a while, they’re just so hard to find anymore. Thanks for sharing your video. Have a blessed day brother.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nikki. The stainless steel ones are now hard to find and can be very expensive running at about $160 to $200 US on ebay. Crazy stuff.

@SouthernPatriot1

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcharbonneau222 ikr…highway robbery 😉😂

The 3 Crowns are the Armorial makers marks of the Swedish military.......each country has its own.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed I left that big detail out. It was on my list of topics though. I guess my mind went elsewhere at the time.

Great collection. I love swedish stuff. Very interesting. Great review and video. Cheers from Thuringia Marco

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by my friend. Yes I too love the Swedish Military gear, like the LK35 Rucksack.

@RiteraRacoonOutdoor

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcharbonneau222 I have two LK 35 backpacks. I modified one with side pockets. I travel to Sweden every year. You can see the LK 35 in some of my videos.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiteraRacoonOutdoor Yes I seen your LK35, love it. My LK35 has not been modified as of yet. About 6 mounts ago I ordered the belt and pouched to sew on, but, I like that you placed yours on with the belt. I may do the same rather then to sew them on.

@RiteraRacoonOutdoor

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcharbonneau222 With the belt is very practical. If you don't need the side pockets, you can easily remove the belt. And you can also attach other small bags and use the belt as a molle system

Best video I think I’ve ever seen on history of the M40 and M44!Before the intro of the shield and stove, how did their military heat their food? A pressurized stove maybe? Or did they hang it over an actual fire?

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. From the information that I've seen it was used in a camp kitchen setup, everyone would stand in line and the cook helpers would spoon the slop into the mess kits. Not to many fires were made to heat up their foods, they didn't want to give themselves away to the enemy. The troops were at times given rations, tea and coffee to take with them, and yes depending on the circumstances a very small fire was used. In 1959, 1960 when the windshield and burner was introduced and given to the soldiers, that must of made things a hole lot better for their morale, but at the same time giving them more weight on their person. Thanks for dropping by, take care.

Anytime you store the brass burner in the mess kit, please put it in a plastic bag or else it may cause corrosion.

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure. Thanks.

Great review. I have owned an M44 since the late 90's. A couple years ago I found an M40 for sale at M44 prices & picked it up for 30 dollars. Now they are going for over 200 dollars & it's not the whole kit.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. I know crazy stuff. I have the four two of each. At the time I paid about $75US each and now I don't think I'll be getting any more at the high prices they are going for. Yes on ebay the nice ones are going for $225US and higher now.

today I bought such stainless steel (Swedish Military mess kit) a flea shop in Lithuania for only 3 euros! I bought it without knowing its value, I only felt its quality after touching it!

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

That was a great find. I too keep a close eye out for treasures when visiting such places. Thanks for dropping by Egidijus.

I have 3 unused m40's that were made in 75 complete with new old stock military burner, cup & alcohol bottle. Never issued. I also have 2 alum. ones new (not the copy), complete. Thinking of selling 1 or 2.

@TBou1983

2 жыл бұрын

Your stainless ones are unissued?

@buckshot4428

2 жыл бұрын

@@TBou1983 Yes, absolutely unissued. The windscreen is dated 75 and everything is in new condition, never used. I gave two away to our sons and one is going to my sister if she wants it. I have 2 new alum. ones too.

@TBou1983

2 жыл бұрын

@@buckshot4428 if you want to sell one in stainless steel, tell me! ;o)

Nice review. It is my favorite mess kit, very practical and efficient, I own two and use it most to cook in open fire, just don't use the windscreen as a wood burner it will damage badly. New sub here. Greetings from the woods in Sweden 🇸🇪

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by and subscribing. I have a extra well used windscreen that was given to me. That is the one I use with everything. Rough looking but works.

Very interesting Video. I own one in stainless steal and I learn some new options to use it from you. Thank you. Can you give me the name who made the lid? I'll try to get one.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.ca/itm/324916299567?hash=item4ba685472f:g:qNQAAOSwIBpb2Knc Just contact seller and let him know what you want and he can help you out.

@thomasmoller6723

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcharbonneau222 thanks

I want one of these so bad, but I just can’t justify paying close to $200 for it. Hopefully I’ll get lucky and find one at a flea market or yard sale

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Man I know it's getting crazy now. I seen one three days ago on ebay go for $167.00 USD and it was in rough shape and it was just for the pot with no accessories.

There is actually a Swedish army can opener, similar size to the P-38, it has, of course, the three crowns on, I think it’s more solidly made than the P-38, think Volvos🤣. Only thing is, there’s no hole in it, so it won’t go on a key ring.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

I did not know that, I'll look into it and get myself a few for my collection. Thanks Mat.

How much???? 😂. I find it quite shocking how expensive they are over here but they are cheaper than that. I bought my aluminium one about 20 years ago for the equivalent of 10 US dollars with all the bits included. Absolutely fantastic mess kits though.

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Right now they are going for about $200 US I hear for one in great to new shape. My two Stainless were about $100US each and my Aluminium ones were about $80US each. In all I also received an extra windscreen and three burners and one fuel bottle for free. At that time it was a not to bad of a deal. I do agree that these kits are fantastic for sure.

You should get Yourself a reproduction F.R.E.D originally Australian Army issue Field Ration Eating Device, You can imagine how that title was abused by Aussie soldiers it's almost twice as long as a P.38 has a bottle opener in the side and the other end is a rudimentary spoon 😇

@danielcharbonneau222

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you I'll take a look at them.

Seems the Swedish mess is short and squat, as compared to the Swiss...

@danielcharbonneau222

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. The Swedish kits are the heavies mess kits made to date, I do believe. I'll have to do a volume test on each just to see what the differences are. My Swiss mess kit is a unissued 1965, mint. Originally this mess kit did not come with an inner pan. But the pan was introduced and issued to their troops in 1990, well I just had to have one. LOL I think that the inner pan now completes this kit.

No way I'll buy anything that requires intense scrubbing to get the baked-on food off... This thing will be HORRIBLE to clean out in the field. The guys at Self Reliance Outfitters REALLY should have made this thing out of the same speckled hard anodized aluminium the GSI Soloist pots are made of which are basically non-stick and only require a quick wipe clean after you've finished cooking...

Europeans.There are coutries here with their own desings 🙄