Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit

Coleman products are almost always great, but this is not one of them. Made out of cheap aluminum, it is not sturdy and has no non-stick treatment, so cleaning is a pain. It basically can be used for one person for cooking a meal, but at a little more than a pound, it's not worth it. I wouldn't even buy it as a beginner set for the new camper. I recommend the "Open Country Sierra 5-Piece Nonstick Backpacker Cooking Set". It is treated with a non-stick coating on all sides and is lightweight. You really don't need more than two pots for cooking a meal for one to four people. Always remember - you get what you pay for.

Despite being very light weight, this is not worth the money. The handle for the pan gets very hot, and isn't strong enough. The pot, when filled with water and lifted from the handle, will tilt over sideways and spill water everywhere.

I did not expect much when I bought it, but I had hoped it would at least be functional.

Really, for the price, this product is a great buy. If you're looking for something reliable and functional for long periods of time... look elsewhere. This is your standard "boy scout" standard issue mess kit. Coleman has never let me down over the years, and I still stand by that statement. Coleman offers a good backup-quality mess kit for a price not ever worth haggling over. [buy it]

The only thing this kit is useful for is cooking something in another pot or pan and then merely using this kit as a container on which to hold / eat your food. Sure, it's light, but it is also horribly made. It bends under little pressure, and it got warped after the first use, so it packs loose and falls apart at the slightest nudge.

Coleman makes many great products... This is just not one of them.

I bought this for my nephew and had it shipped to him. The set is great quality, but wish I had purchased it at Target and saved some money. Target sells them for $4.94.