#231561 - 09/07/11 01:23 AM
Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
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Registered: 01/28/11
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Hey everyone. Just want to say I love the site and all the ideas Ive gained from it. So the other day I was digging around the house and came across a mini Altoids tin. I though to myself, "I wonder if I could make a survival kit with this or is it to small." I have a few ideas but am wondering if any of you might also take up the challenge and see how complete survival kit can be made out of a mini Altoids tin.
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#231563 - 09/07/11 01:42 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Well bacpacjac the mini Altoid tin is that: mini, measures 2x1. It definitely will be a challenge for space.
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#231564 - 09/07/11 01:48 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Registered: 01/28/11
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Oh and about 1/3 inch tall.
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#231565 - 09/07/11 02:28 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
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It sounds like a little matchbox! Or a container for single fishhooks, and maybe even some line.
I wonder how many would fit in a standard Altoids tin? Compartmentalize your stuff?
Fold a couple of $100 bills in it?
And welcome, Kristina! We need more women here, it's kinda heavy on testosterone. But they are really good guys!
Sue
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#231567 - 09/07/11 02:57 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: Susan]
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I have used that size tin to assemble the components for a fire making kit. Frankly, I think that is about the practical limit for that sort of volume.
Maybe there is room for a couple of testosterone pills. Those are always handy....
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#231571 - 09/07/11 04:47 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Registered: 04/01/10
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Loc: Northern California
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I use a mini Altoid for multi-Vitamins and other pills, and nothing else. I'm sure I could use one to build a self-contained firemaking kit: small ferro rod, scraper, cotton balls, Vaseline. You're good to go!
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#231574 - 09/07/11 07:54 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Registered: 07/02/06
Posts: 253
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If you already edc light, knife, firestarter etc (and you really should) then use the tin for other 'nik-naks' - button compass, needles, OTC meds and elastoplast - whatever is your highest need. It won't be comprehensive, but it will add significant functionality
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#231575 - 09/07/11 09:32 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: kristina27]
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Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
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Interesting... What will you credit us with having on our person? Or should this be completely stand alone?
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#231577 - 09/07/11 10:33 AM
Re: Hello and Mini Altoid Tin Challenge
[Re: ireckon]
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Registered: 11/24/05
Posts: 478
Loc: Orange Beach, AL
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I use a mini Altoid for multi-Vitamins and other pills, and nothing else. I'm sure I could use one to build a self-contained firemaking kit: small ferro rod, scraper, cotton balls, Vaseline. You're good to go! I use the "Altoid Smalls" tin for medications too. I used to carry a small pill capsule that I could attach to a keyring. I take migraine meds that have to be left in a heavy foil/plastic capsule that is about 1"x1" and the Altoids Smalls tin is as portable, durable solution as I've been able to come up with.
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