A combination of fry pan and plate. 2 piece aluminum mess kit. 2 compartment plate for compact storage. Many camping cookware are made out of aluminum because aluminum is lightweight, rust resistant, and warms up quicker than many other metals. Can be used both in an indoor and outdoor setting, cookware used during camping and backpacking, as well as extended military campaigns. GI Government Issued style. Military mess kit are designed to be compact using their space as efficiently as possible. GI style aluminum mess kit.