Preston Mess Kit: Lightweight and Space-Saving Design

This week I answer the question what makes a mess kit good, great, and awesome! We briefly examine some of the mess kits the channel has already discussed and introduce and examine an incredibly rare 1896 Preston mess kit which was promoted by Field and stream and Horace Kephart. The Kephart and Nessmuk Axes are SOLD, If you are interested my early 1900's cookbook please send me an email at [email protected]! Hey ‪@trangia_sweden‬ Want to compare to a Theroz? Let me know! Don't forget to subscribe!    / @honorableoutfitters   Check out my website for more in depth information and close up pictures on the Artifacts Pages! section: https://honorableoutfitters.com/prest... BOY SCOUT MESS KIT modern update: https://amzn.to/3VQ1FYN THEROZ MESS KIT modern update: https://amzn.to/3KXqn45 Hey ‪@coalcracker‬, how do you like your Preston kit? What I like to use in the field: Hand Warmer: https://amzn.to/3Wh1XIz Hand Warmer Fuel: https://amzn.to/3v0xWCI Boker Trapper Pocket Knife: https://amzn.to/3UcIN5t Old Timer Jack Knife: https://amzn.to/3XD0qOP Old Hickory "Kephart": https://amzn.to/3Vd6Wu8 Old Hickory fish knife: https://amzn.to/3EGd33a Sewing Kit: https://onlinemilitaria.net/shopaff.a... Marble's Match Case: https://amzn.to/3im3sXq Bayite Ferro Rod: https://amzn.to/3F939bL Flint and Steel Kit: https://amzn.to/3u4i5Bv Small storage Tins: https://amzn.to/3ANho36 Blanket Pins: https://amzn.to/3UcXBBl Graniteware cup: https://amzn.to/3im40MY "Classic White" enamelware mug: https://amzn.to/3ONXA5B Hohner "Pocket Pal" harmonica: https://amzn.to/3GVsszn "Scout Rope": https://onlinemilitaria.net/shopaff.a... Stonebridge Folding Lantern: https://amzn.to/33zBFvz Rope Lighter: https://amzn.to/3A2tm7t Tube Whistle: https://amzn.to/3fqIcLq Sewing Kit: https://amzn.to/3ANfvDy "Awl for All" equipment repair: https://amzn.to/3EAwp9y Bow Friction Fire Kit: https://amzn.to/320qsUo Bar Towels: https://amzn.to/3F87b4b Sunto Compass: https://amzn.to/3AOJAD4 NOT SPONSORED OR AFFILIATED BUT HAVE EARNED MY TRUST AND RESPECT: Ulrich Tinware on Facebook Prairie Forge and Axe on Facebook Lockhart Ironworks https://themakersofhandforgediron.com/ Please consider supporting our channel on Patreon:   / mrdyersmusings   "This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I'll receive a commission."