i keep trying to find Spam type cans that i can seal,really seal and not tape shut,for my own food items,a mix of good stuff and just not power bars.in the photo below is my old Storm Kit.i carried that for years wrapped in layers of plastic and aluminum foil along with the military food can.

i never opened either one until last summer when i pulled out the few things in the Storm kit for the first time.the cover shows what it's good for,a fire,windbreak and a hot drink.the Spam can of some sort of ration i never got into but the idea of having a can to heat food and drinks in,no matter how simple,seemed to be really necessary.i want a can that will seal so i don't get into it for "snacks" and the shape carries well in a jacket pocket.



here are three other items that went into that kit.a ResQpack,you squeeze it and inflate a small water wings type life jacket.i thought that might be handy for crossing small streams.i know--bad idea.. the foil bag is very old,one of the first made.i never unwrapped that but it's two heavy sheets held together with green tape.last is the Army gas shelter.like the can of rations i could get those at the local surplus store for less than a buck.i had a bunch and used them in Scouts to see how they would work as a rain shelter.the top bit is clear so you can see out but you would not want to spend much time in one as it's like a un-vented trash bag.

Hmmm, interesting. I'll see what the lady in charge of the cannery can come up with.

-Blast

Here's one. The plastic case that carries the First Aid Kit, Individual is Spam can size, locks, and looks to be basically water proof.

Let me know if that interests you! You know how to find me Blast!!

wildman..plastic is no good,i want something i can put over a small fire and heat water or food in.the old Storm Kit was made to do that using a tire patch can.

Canoedogs, how about something like this?

-Blast

One thing I tried and it worked, was to use one of those can openers that does not cut the metal (safety can opener/side opening can opener), but separates the seam. Once washed the lid fits nicely back on the can and it works with most cans. I have used smoked oyster tins for PSKs. I use tape, which I know you did not want to do, so you might be able to solder the lid back or if tape is a possibility consider that self-sealing silicone tape to make it water resistant.


Safet Can Opener

Safety Can Opener

Safety Can Opener


Pete

the side opener is a thought,i'll work on that over the winter,Blast i have looked a several bento and lunch box's and they have the "too big-too small" problem.i have quite a few that i bought to try out,i should post a photo to give a idea whats out there for other kit makers.

I've used the same idea that paramedicpete has with the safety can openers. After opening the can and enjoying all the meaty or soupy goodness, I just fill it with whatever survival stuff I want and use a small bead of JB Weld around the rim to reseal. It works great if you are using cans with pull top lids. Spam and Campbell's pull top soup cans are the only ones I have tried, but they seem to work well.

No affiliation to Spam, Campbell's or JB Weld. I just like to eat and stick things together.

And now Blast has to clean coffee off his computer...
That was really funny!

-Blast

boom--that's the best idea so far!..