>>2679429btw, quick followup. i'd done a bit more research and decided that a cook kit, if bought not assembled, milsurp/repro is cucked to the max and not worth considering unless you exclusively want to boil water for MREs or measure out two cups for your instant mash
>>2663071OP + 2 remains the best option who isn't leeching off family like a nigger off the government. i decided to ask for picrel for christmas instead, which is reasonable but not the most amazing thing on the market
>packs down in similar proportions to m40 but width > depth>no random-ass corners to get food particles stuck in, clean lines>no weak-ass teflon coating to flake off, just quality materials and use fat/boil water to clean bulk of crud>no random meme hooks to catch on shit, alcohol stove is fine for like 2-3 hrs boil time w/ 500 mL HEET>highly efficient and designed for employed adults not the usual high-school dropouts who populate the militarycooking was a huge weak spot in my setup and i like real food, so this should be a game-changer. think "giant aluminum pot over an open fire" tier weak