The flat aluminum mess tin: a pot, a plate, a frying surface and a lunchbox, in a shape that packs flat against the side of a bag instead of taking up a round hole. Swedish-made, the same pattern that has been in Scandinavian packs for decades.

Specifications

• Capacity 1.3 L (44.0 fl oz)
• Dimensions 200 × 130 × 70 mm
• Weight 257 g (9.07 oz)
• Material aluminum
• Handle: red handle
• Size 2–3 people
• Made in Sweden
• Lid — not published

What Trangia do and do not tell you about these. They describe each mess tin as a single item — “mess tin in aluminum with handle, large/small model” — and publish no contents list and no lid statement. If you have seen these sold as a kit with cutlery or a cup, that is not Trangia’s claim. This is the tin.

Worth knowing: Trangia’s Multi-disc is made for these tins — a bio-based polyamide disc that works as a colander, a cutting board and a measure for water and rice, and fits both the small and large mess tin. We stock it.

One caution Trangia publishes and we are going to repeat. On bare and anodized aluminum: “avoid cooking and storing acidic or salty foods in aluminum vessels for extended periods of time,” and maintain the surface to prevent scratches “that may increase the risk of metal release.” Tomato sauce overnight is the thing to avoid. If that is how you cook, the Duossal version of this pan has a stainless interior and sidesteps it entirely.

Care

Not dishwasher safe, and this is Trangia’s own position rather than ours: “the chemicals used in dishwasher detergent destroy the aluminum’s surface.” Hand wash with washing-up liquid and a brush or soft sponge. For stubborn residue Trangia permit steel wool or a scouring pad — on everything except non-stick.

Do not store food in the pots, and do not boil dry: Trangia warn that “without food or liquid, it can melt.” Keep plastic parts away from the flame.

Induction and oven use are not published by Trangia, for any of their cookware, so we are not going to claim either.

Made in Sweden, at Trangia’s factory in Trångsviken.