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  • No, they are suppose to be built for that purpose. where did you buy this kit? if there are parts left and you have a receipt, take it back. I have had many mess kits, made of aluminum, and none have melted. The best mess kits are at an army surplus store.
  • They aren't supposed to, but you get what you pay for....
  • NO, they usually do quite well when suspended over open flames. Our backpacking ones have gone through many a fire. But I still can't figure out why they would melt. Even aluminum foil doesn't melt and curl. I've cooked in foil too. Right in the coals and it's fine. Maybe it wasn't aluminum.

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