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GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Mess Kit

4.3 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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Color Brushed Stainless
Material Stainless Steel, Polypropylene (PP)
Brand GSI Outdoors
Item Weight 1.6 Pounds
UPC 090497681202

About this item

  • Lightweight mess kit designed for hikers and backpackers
  • 1-quart cooking pot and dual-use 7.5-inch frypan/lid
  • Made of heavy-gauge, 18/8 stainless steel for even heating
  • 6-inch polypropylene bowl and 12-ounce polypropylene cup
  • Secure gripper handle; pieces nest together and store in mesh bag
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Product Description

The GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Mess kit offers guides, scouts, and campers a lightweight yet rugged mess kit that will stand up to years of use over camp stoves, coals, or open flames. The compact nesting design packs small and travels easily, standing up to any abuse your pack can dish out.

The set includes a one-quart cooking pot and dual-use 7.5-inch lid that doubles as a frying pan. Both are crafted from sturdy 18/8 Glacier stainless steel that heats evenly and won’t impart off flavors to your food, with double-rolled rims for increased stiffness and durability. The included bowl and cup are made from lightweight Cascadian polypropylene. Exclusive DiamondBack Gripper attaches securely to exterior brackets while preserving both interior and exterior pot finishes. All pieces nest together and store in the included mesh bag.

All GSI Outdoors products are fully warrantied to the original owner against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship.

GSI: Feeding your love of the outdoors since 1985

Beginning with a few pieces of blue enamelware and a smattering of campfire accessories in 1985, GSI Outdoors continues to create unique, imaginative, and fun products that enhance the outdoor experience – including stainless steel and enamelware cookware, tableware, coffee percolators, water bottles, and more.

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The Glacier Stainless mess kit combines the gourmet performance you want with the light weight you need, making it a favorite of hikers and backpackers. The mess kit starts with a 1-quart cooking pot and a 7.5-inch frypan that doubles as a lid for the pot.

The kit's 7.5-inch frypan doubles as a lid for the 1-quart pot. Both cookware items are made of high-grade, 18/8 stainless steel, with a non-reactive surface that's the perfect complement to cooking with butter, olive oil, or bacon. The stainless pots distribute heat evenly and consistently, and can go from stove to fire to oven while always delivering a perfect sear. With a brilliant, rustproof finish and the strength that only steel can provide, Glacier Stainless is the material of choice for cooking over coals or campfires.

The Glacier Stainless mess kit also includes a 6-inch polypropylene bowl and a 12-ounce polypropylene cup. And to make it easier to lift your cookware, the kit comes with an exclusive DiamondBack Gripper handle that attaches securely to exterior brackets on the pot and frypan. The brackets preserve both the interior and exterior pot finishes while still letting you detach the handle for easy storage.

All the items in the Glacier Stainless mess kit nest together and fit inside the included mesh storage bag. The items pack small, travel light, and withstand a ton of abuse.

Specifications

  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Product use: Gourmet backpacking
  • Nested dimensions: 7.7 by 3.6 by 7.7 inches (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 1 pound 3.9 ounces
  • In the box: 7.5-inch dual-use frypan/lid, 1-quart pot, 6-inch bowl, 12-ounce cup, gripper handle, mesh bag

    About GSI Outdoors
    GSI opened its doors in 1985, after a small group of British Columbian siblings made their way down the West Coast to San Diego. Beginning with a few pieces of blue enamelware and a smattering of campfire accessories, GSI Outdoors grew through the years to include full design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing departments, all tasked with developing and marketing an ever-more-innovative line of outdoor cookware, tableware, and accessories. Siblings Don, Ian, and Kathy Scott eventually relocated to Spokane, Washington, where they continue to define innovation through the creation of unique, imaginative, and fun products that reassert their enthusiasm for the outdoors. GSI Outdoors is still a small, privately held company, with no obligation to shareholders, a corporate board, or anyone else aside from its customers and employees.

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Technical Details

Color ‎Brushed Stainless
Material ‎Stainless Steel, Polypropylene (PP)
Brand ‎GSI Outdoors
Item Weight ‎1.6 Pounds
UPC ‎090497681202
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00090497681202
Manufacturer ‎GSI Outdoors
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎8 x 8 x 4 inches
Package Weight ‎1.6 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎7.7 x 7.7 x 3.6 inches
Brand Name ‎GSI Outdoors
Warranty Description ‎All GSI Outdoors products are fully warrantied to the original owner against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship.
Model Name ‎Glacier Stainless Mess Kit
Suggested Users ‎unisex-adult
Part Number ‎68120
Included Components ‎*7.5" Dual-Use Fry Pan/Lid, 1 qt. Pot, 6" Bowl, 12 fl. oz. Cup, DiamondBack Gripper, Mesh Bag*
Size ‎1 Person
Sport Type ‎Camping & Hiking

Additional Information

ASIN B0018BKAUK
Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars
Date First Available January 1, 2007

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Customers find the mess kit to be well-constructed and lightweight, with good functionality. The size receives mixed feedback - while some say it's good for two people, others find it too small. The heat sensitivity and bendability are concerns, with reports of uneven heating and the kit bending during normal use. The metal thickness is criticized for being too thin.

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18 customers mention "Build quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the mess kit's build quality, noting that it is holding up well over time.

"...Its stainless, the price is right, and the quality of the set is a huge improvement over my old aluminum set that got wrecked a while back...." Read more

"...The two metal pan/plates are excellent, solid, and beautiful. The plastic bowl and cup are fine, but disappointing in their plasticy plasticness...." Read more

"...other than that this is a really nice kit; size enough to cook a meal; quality enough to last!..." Read more

"...Its been banging around in my pack for a year now and shows almost no wear with the exception of some soot darkening from campfire use...." Read more

6 customers mention "Weight"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the mess kit's lightweight and compact design, with one mentioning it's great for backpacking.

"...Make a fairly compact kit, and leaves some room inside for other items like firemaking supplies or utensils, i have both inside mine...." Read more

"Theres lighter, more compact kits out there but this one works and well!..." Read more

"...resin that was super easy to clean (like a Teflon surface) and light weight and flexible (it won't chip or break if you throw it into the rocks)." Read more

"...It was light, easy to transport, and made good ramen." Read more

4 customers mention "Design"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the design of the mess kit, with one mentioning it looks perfect for backpacking.

"...The two metal pan/plates are excellent, solid, and beautiful. The plastic bowl and cup are fine, but disappointing in their plasticy plasticness...." Read more

"I've used the set twice, and it is holding up OK. The overall design and elements are good...." Read more

"...I like the flexibility of the frypan/lid. It looks perfect for backpacking since I wanted a steel set and not aluminum or titanium." Read more

"Good quality set. Nice and compact for backpacking or adventure biking." Read more

3 customers mention "Functionality"3 positive0 negative

Customers find that the mess kit works well.

"Theres lighter, more compact kits out there but this one works and well!..." Read more

"Worked great. I was worried about the handle, but worked just fine for me." Read more

"Works as advertised." Read more

9 customers mention "Size"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the mess kit's size, with some finding it good for two people while others consider it fairly small.

"...other than that this is a really nice kit; size enough to cook a meal; quality enough to last!..." Read more

"...Make a fairly compact kit, and leaves some room inside for other items like firemaking supplies or utensils, i have both inside mine...." Read more

"...noticed is that the rivets holding the tab that the handle fits into are pitting pretty heavily, and they appear to be made out of aluminum...." Read more

"...Durable and fairly small so it doesn't eat up much pack space and should last a healthy minute. I'm rediculously satisfied with it!" Read more

6 customers mention "Heat sensitivity"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the mess kit's heat sensitivity, with one customer noting it conducts heat extremely well, while another mentions it heats unevenly.

"...It should be noted that the metal pans, while awesome, conduct heat extremely well...." Read more

"I've owned this mess kit for a while now and it's perfect for campfire cooking. Good for 2-3 people, and very sturdy...." Read more

"...Has everything you need to make food with a pack stove - except for the silverware. Definitely recommend." Read more

"...It's a frying pan. Even if it heats a little unevenly, I'd prefer that to having these wonderful corners where my spatula can't reach...." Read more

4 customers mention "Bendability"0 positive4 negative

Customers report that the mess kit bends even when using the handle normally, and one customer mentions it deforms easily under heat.

"...pot/pan (when hot) for extended periods of time, making the metal bend much more easily...." Read more

"...This metal tab can bend easily. In fact, it bends even when using the handle normally...." Read more

"...The handle bends when using and has to be bent back. I assume one day it will just snap off, but hasn't yet...." Read more

"...It deforms pretty easily under heat, and hence scorches pretty easily...." Read more

3 customers mention "Metal thickness"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the metal of the mess kit too thin and soft.

"...Update (7/15/2015) Still going. The metal is actually wearing thin, but I've had the kit for a while and it's been taking a lot of abuse...." Read more

"...The handle is the worst part of this mess kit as it is made of soft metal...." Read more

"...The aluminum, though, seems just a touch too thin to me. It deforms pretty easily under heat, and hence scorches pretty easily...." Read more

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  • Batman_Bin_Suparman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I got on Amazon looking for a basic, fairly well put together non-aluminum mess kit that wouldn't kill my budget as a college student. This set is pretty much everything I wanted.

    Its stainless, the price is right, and the quality of the set is a huge improvement over my old aluminum set that got wrecked a while back.

    The one thing I wish it would have is the ability to just clamp everything tightly together by default, but a large rubber band took care of that.

    Update (2/27/13)

    So far so good, I use this kit a lot and am still very happy with it.

    The only potential issue with this mess kit is the handle. As one other person pointed out, it's made of a pretty soft metal, and if it bends it'll drop the pans. I've found that this only happens if you leave the handle on the pot/pan (when hot) for extended periods of time, making the metal bend much more easily. I just keep it off as much as possible when cooking, and haven't had any real problems yet.

    Update (12/15/2013)

    This thing has been under some pretty heavy use (almost daily). One thing I've noticed is that the rivets holding the tab that the handle fits into are pitting pretty heavily, and they appear to be made out of aluminum. Really not sure what most people can do about that outside of avoiding putting overly acidic things inside. I dealt with it by welding another strip of (way thicker) SS to it just to see how long I can keep this thing alive, but I don't think most people have that option.

    Update (7/15/2015)

    Still going. The metal is actually wearing thin, but I've had the kit for a while and it's been taking a lot of abuse. The handle has definitely seen better days and I'm considering getting a different gripper made out of something a little more durable. Still, very happy with it and I'll probably buy another set when this one finally goes out.

    Update (10/11/2018)

    Ended up burning a hole into the bottom of the big pan. Had to replace the gripper a while back too. Took it all over the pacific without issue.

    Nothing lasts forever, but I'd say I got my money's worth.
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  • Scott Aronoff
    1.0 out of 5 stars The frying pan has a heat ring. Why?! It's a FRYING PAN.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Why would you put a heat ring on a frying pan? It's a frying pan. Even if it heats a little unevenly, I'd prefer that to having these wonderful corners where my spatula can't reach. Seriously, wtf GSI? And I love that their product pictures cleverly hide the fact. And oddly enough, they must have changed the model TO INCLUDE the ring, since I specifically looked up the one available product review video in order to check and in that there was no heat ring. WTF GSI.
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  • Fly With Me
    2.0 out of 5 stars Excellent build quality, but not well engineered
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    With the exception of the handle, this kit has excellent build quality. The two metal pan/plates are excellent, solid, and beautiful. The plastic bowl and cup are fine, but disappointing in their plasticy plasticness. I wish they were also stainless steel. I understood before purchasing the kit that the bowl and cup were not metal, but once you see the pan and plate, you wish that the bowl and cup followed in their awesome metallic splendor.

    The handle is the worst part of this mess kit as it is made of soft metal. Without you being able to see and examine the handle up close it is difficult for me to explain exactly why the handle stinks. But I shall try. The solid purchase of the handle depends COMPLETELY upon a small metal tab that attaches to the metal pan. This metal tab can bend easily. In fact, it bends even when using the handle normally. Once the tab bends past a certain angle the handle slips away from the pan like a wet bar of soap in the shower.

    One can temporarily "fix" the handle by smashing the metal tab back into place, but it will only bend out again with normal usage. This is such a serious flaw that the metal pans in this mess kit may end up completely unusable for cooking for lack of a handle. It should be noted that the metal pans, while awesome, conduct heat extremely well. It is virtually impossible to hold one bare-handed when a scoop or two of piping hot beef stew is introduced.

    The second flaw of this kit is the lack of stacking or packing engineering when everything is put together. The plastic bits and the handle just flop awkwardly between the nicely nested metal pans when everything is packed up. The geometry of the plastic parts could have been engineered to maximize internal space for other things like utensils and such. As it is, you may find it very difficult to add anything else to the inside of this kit before packing it away. This is disappointing, and it appears to demonstrate a lack of space management foresight.

    Summary: The two pans are awesome. Plastic parts are fine, but generic. Handle stinks and may render your pans rather worthless. Tough to fit anything else inside when packed up.
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  • EJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but could be better.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I would say the other reviews that point out issues with the handle and the fit of the bowl & cup inside the metal pieces is pretty spot on. The two metal pans work just fine for me so I gave it 3 stars since they are the two most important pieces, but all of the complaints are valid. The handle bends when using and has to be bent back. I assume one day it will just snap off, but hasn't yet. One way around the handle issue is to flip it upside down and use it as more of a hook as long as what's inside is not too heavy, or if you don't leave it near the heat too long. I don't really use the plastic cup & bowl as they are only so/so which leaves me room inside for utensils and a pot holder or bandana that I can use if the handle ever becomes completely unusable. But... you can buy an old pan from goodwill for less than 5 bucks, cut the handle off and still accomplish basically the same thing that this does when considering it's flaws. The cheapo pan with no handle is even better if your throw a pair of small channellock pliers in with it, which has way more uses than the handle. So, I can't really say it is the best option but it has served me pretty well so far despite it's problems.
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