The Mess Tin Kit is built with high-quality equipment that ESEE’s team members and students studying outdoor survival use. Attention is given to important survival priorities such as water, fire, signaling, gathering food, and navigation. The gear fits easily in a daypack and is carried daily.
- Knife: ESEE Candiru in Desert Tan, 1095 steel (55-57 HRC), Desert Tan finish, flat-ground plain edge drop point — 2.00″ blade
- Navigation & Signaling: Suunto compass, pocket map card set, emergency signal mirror, red Fresnel lens, orange survey tape, Brite Strike lights (2)
- Fire & Water: Large fire steel, waterproof matches, Tinder Quik fire tabs, Potable Aqua tablets, emergency water bags
- Food & Repair: Basic fishing kit, snare wire, sewing needles and Cordura patch, pencil, survival card set
- Cordage & Cutting: Kevlar line (100′ spool), 30′ small cordage, Victorinox Hiker knife, emergency duct tape, Rapid Rescue whistle
- Carry: Randall’s Adventure & Training large tin in OD Green for organized, compact storage — contents subject to substitution
Buyers who want a comprehensive, daypack-ready survival kit built around the trusted gear ESEE’s own team and students use in the field.
Specifications
| Product Type | Fixed Blade |
|---|---|
| Brand | ESEE |
| Product Name | Mess Tin Kit |
| Model # | LARGE-TIN-KIT-OD |
| Overall Length (in) | 5.13 |
| Blade Length (in) | 2.00 |
| Handle Length (in) | 3.13 |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.125 |
| Blade Material | 1095 |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 55-57 |
| Blade Style | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Grind | Flat |
| Blade Finish | Desert Tan |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Handle Finish | Desert Tan |
| Sheath Material | Polymer |
| Sheath Color | Black |
| Weight (oz) | 1.7 |
| Origin | USA |
| Blade Range | 2-2.99 |




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