We’re big fans of bell built Austrian surplus here, and if there’s anything that’s always been a staple of all surplus, it's a canteen.
A tough, OD green, 1-quart canteen made of durable plastic, with an attached cap that you can’t lose in the woods, and a nice stainless steel cup that’s perfectly shaped to cup the bottom of it.
It includes a cloth cover with snaps to secure the canteen and ALICE-like clips to attach it to a belt (with a max thickness of 2”) and has a pocket on the inside to store small utensils (not included).
Nearly everything you need for your mess kit is strapped right at your side, and is sure to be durable as hell too.
Specs
Condition
Canteen Systems are unissued, with factory wrapping around stainless canteen cup.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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mm yumme delicious thirst quencher; cap is a little loose sometimes
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Came in perfect condition 100% unissued like it was fresh off an assembly line, the only thing I’m not sure about is whether the mess cup is steel or aluminum. The description says steel but it does feel a little bit aluminum-y.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Pouch will fit on any backpack or belt, and both the canteen and the mess cup won't let you down.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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It’s pretty good.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Yep.
| Performance |
Rated 5 out of 5
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| Utility |
Rated 5 out of 5
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