First of all, I'm new to this forum, so "Hi, everyone." These are a couple of ideas I've incorporated into my Altoids PSK. If you secure your Altoids tin with a couple of ranger bands, they hold it securely closed, offer a nonslip exterior to the kit and provide a degree of protection to the kit's exterior. Another device I use is to unroll a desired length of duct tape, to which I apply paper with a shiny surface. I believe parchment paper used for baking could be used. This shiny surface won't destroy the sticky side of the tape when removed and after trimming, allows you to fold the tape to fit into or attached to your PSK under the ranger bands. By coincidence, duct tape is the same width as an Altoids tin. [color:"black"] [/color]

Ranger bands are a great way to keep gear closed or togeather. They're often sold in magazines for quite a few bucks for only a small pack. I thought I'd share an easy, cost efficient way to make a lot of them.
Purchase a bicycle innertube at any local bike shop. Most big "everything in one place" stores sell them too. Now, simply get some sissors and cut it into bands. You can vary the thickness of the bands. You can even use this method to make "sleeves" over some of your gear. This works great over the hard kydex sheaths that the BK-7 or the Ka-Bar next generation come in.
I have to admit, this is not an original idea. I read about it on www.therangerdigest.com they have some great outdoor tips and tricks.

--Luke