Dutch mug lids???

[slasha9]

I have been using a crusader mug and cooker for a few years now and have been impressed by the reduction in boiling time that I achieved just by using one of the flimsy BCB plastic lids, and I have drooled with envy over the metal lids on this forum! However I am in the process of starting a new set of kit and am going to change over to a Dutch Army stainless steel mug holding a Dutch army slim 58 pattern water bottle, but I was wondering if you guys knew of anywhere I can lay my hands on a metal lid that will fit the Dutch mug? IIRC it's roughly the same size and shape as an American mug so I guess that one of those would do, if they exist???

Thanks for any help that you fellas can offer!

 

[maddave]

it's your lucky day.... I have a spare. PM your address and I'll post it out FOC

 

[littlebiglane]

On the subject of Dutch 58 pattern bottles and 44 pattern mugs - does anyone know where I can get a bottle cover/carrier that fits these?

Thanks

LBL

 

[slasha9]

You might want to look here
http://ukkitmonster.com/product_inf...d=190&osCsid=703cdac5e603778cc8f45554c64030d2

or I will let you know how I get on with a new Maxpedition M-4 waistpack that is currently winging it's way across the pond with my name ALL OVER IT!!!!

BTW Maddave has restored my faith in humanity with his offer of a mug lid!!

 

[abushcrafter]

Your have/getting a Dutch army slim 58 pattern water bottle! There rubbish, they make the water taste of plastic!

 

[slasha9]

Really? Bugger! I have got Brit ones and Swiss ones too, so I guess that getting a Dutch one will complete the set of black army water bottles anyway. At the cost that Endicotts knock them out I am still tempted to try them out so I will let you know how I get on!

 

[slasha9]

just to let you guys know that I have now taken delivery of a dutch stainless steel mug with folding handles and a regular dutch army water bottle too. I didn't go with the 'slim 58' pattern in the end , I picked the one that looks like a clone of the US army water bottle.

I got the kit from tubarb on ebay (no connection) for about a tenner including mug, bottle and a pretty heavy duty carrier.

I have packed the mug and bottle into my new Maxpedition M-4 pack and it's a nice fit , if a little snug.

 

[munchuk]

hi does ne one know what lid would best fit my 58 pattern metal mug ? could u messgae me please ty

 

[Northsky]

Have made a lid for my Dutch Army mug from an old biscuit tin complete with riveted on handle. Also have Dutch Army water bottle, its supreme and no taste of plastic, but if yours does try soaking in bicarb solution, or a home brew steriliser.

 

[Jonty]

MadDave, do you know what make the lid was?

I have two dutch mugs and bottles, they are absolutely bomb proof, very strong and no taste of plastic, I prefer the design to the Crusader style...

many thanks J

 

[Native Nathan]

@ munchuk

The BCB plasic lid fits and it only costs a few quid, but its plastic
There's a great metal on on Ray mears site for £16 plus postage making it nearly £20, expensive but worth every penny IMHO.

here's the link Heavy-Cover-Nato-Crusader-Cup-Boil-Cover

 

[knighthawk]

I have been using a crusader mug and cooker for a few years now and have been impressed by the reduction in boiling time that I achieved just by using one of the flimsy BCB plastic lids, and I have drooled with envy over the metal lids on this forum! However I am in the process of starting a new set of kit and am going to change over to a Dutch Army stainless steel mug holding a Dutch army slim 58 pattern water bottle, but I was wondering if you guys knew of anywhere I can lay my hands on a metal lid that will fit the Dutch mug? IIRC it's roughly the same size and shape as an American mug so I guess that one of those would do, if they exist???

Thanks for any help that you fellas can offer!

Me too..but I have been a little unsure what to order

 

[santaman2000]

Really? Bugger! I have got Brit ones and Swiss ones too, so I guess that getting a Dutch one will complete the set of black army water bottles anyway. At the cost that Endicotts knock them out I am still tempted to try them out so I will let you know how I get on!

Not really. I have two black US ones.

 

[RonW]

Let me get one thing straight first; are you talking about these?

If so, there are no standard issue lids for the mugs. They are all aftermarket, homemaid etc.
many of these bottles indeed do majke the water taste like plastic. Had several of those with varying vintage from the 70's up to the 90's and they all did.

@littlebiglane; Do you want a plastic of canvas cover?

 

[MikeLA]

£5.95

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/us-gi-type-stainless-steel-lid-for-us-cup-canteen-15032-p.asp

For US version so should fit