peanut, My source for tins is www.MajorSurplusNSurvival.com they have 6 Swedish hinged,aluminum tins @ $10 key on products,key on military surplus,key on ammo cans.They are on the small side, and I seal with tape.There were some German butter tins on the market, but I haven't tried these. Doug lists a fly fishing box that is expensive but superb.The japanese carry lunches in a self locking aluminum box with a divider. I haven't seen these marketed lately.If you buy tobacco tins, keep the tobacco. It is a wonderfull moth repellent for woolens. Just put in an open dish in the closet.Safer than mothballs! I have one tin for general gear, and one dedicated for medical supplies. The general box is wrapped in extra paracord and the med box has a peened and painted Red Cross. I figure the paracord will soon be utilized, and I want the meds box readilly identified in an emergency.Pocket tins and TRA-Con fishing kits are wonderfull, until you try grabbing one item in a hurry!<br><br>