Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox, vue partielle des compartiments et du couvercle.

TOURNUS 3-piece mess kit

€19,90
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Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox, vue partielle des compartiments et du couvercle.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox, vue partielle des compartiments et du couvercle.
  • Homme en plein air près d’un feu de camp, utilisant une gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments pour cuisiner, entouré d’outils de camping.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en métal argenté, vue partielle, surface légèrement frottée et impression d’usure.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox brossé, vue du dessus montrant le couvercle et le système de fermeture.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en acier inoxydable, vue rapprochée d’un compartiment rectangulaire avec poignées et couvercles empilables.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments: surface sombre avec gravure circulaire "TOURNUS" et année 1958 autour du mot M M.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox, vue partielle des compartiments et du couvercle.
  • Homme en plein air près d’un feu de camp, utilisant une gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments pour cuisiner, entouré d’outils de camping.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en métal argenté, vue partielle, surface légèrement frottée et impression d’usure.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en inox brossé, vue du dessus montrant le couvercle et le système de fermeture.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments en acier inoxydable, vue rapprochée d’un compartiment rectangulaire avec poignées et couvercles empilables.
  • Gamelle TOURNUS 3 éléments: surface sombre avec gravure circulaire "TOURNUS" et année 1958 autour du mot M M.
TOURNUS 3-piece mess kit

TOURNUS 3-piece mess kit

€19,90

Product condition: New with storage marks

French Army military mess tin, TOURNUS 3-piece aluminum model

Authentic French military mess tin from the TOURNUS manufacturer, consisting of 3 interlocking components: a main container, a lid that doubles as a plate, and a folding handle. This is an original surplus item from French Army stocks.

  • Brand: TOURNUS, historical French manufacturer
  • Composition: 3 interlocking components
  • Material: aluminum, to keep the set lightweight in the pack
  • Origin: original French Army surplus
  • Weight: approximately 600g, a format easy to carry for bivouacking
  • Condition: original surplus, with signs of storage

Dimensions and format of this aluminum military mess tin

  • Large component with handle: approximately 16.5 x 12.5 cm
  • Small component with handle: approximately 14.5 x 10.5 cm
  • Mess tin without handle: approximately 16 x 12 cm

Versatility and field use

What really makes a difference is its 3-piece design: you cook, serve, and pack away without needing extra equipment. The main container serves as a pot to heat a meal on a stove or campfire.

The lid becomes a plate, and the folding handle makes transport easy: less bulk in your pack. Concretely, you have a compact meal kit designed for bivouacking, bushcraft, camping, or hiking.

In practice, it is a model designed for simple and robust use. What the spec sheets don't mention is that its appeal also lies in its reduced footprint once the pieces are nested.

Authenticity and appeal of this French Army mess tin

You are buying an original piece, not a reproduction. This is the preferred choice when looking for equipment with a genuine military provenance, showing the normal marks of surplus storage.

The visible marks are not hidden defects: they confirm the origin of the batch and the age of the equipment. TOURNUS is one of the historical French manufacturers of this type of equipment, which adds real value for a collector.

For outdoor use, I prefer this model when priority is given to simplicity and a compact format. Its limitation must be stated clearly: aluminum marks more easily than modern stainless steel cookware, but it remains lightweight and practical to carry.

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