I have had meny mess kits, but this one just stood out the most. Most mess kits are metal and the second you put hot food on the plate it goes cold they are also very hard to clean. This one actually keeps it warmer and is very easy to clean. the top lid fits upside down to act as another plate. the interesting sporknife is very exotic and the only negitive thing I found while useing the entire kit was the sporknife the knife is not very sharp, and when you are cutting, you will need to find another fork to hold the object you are cutting (or use a finder.) Other that that, All around perfect.