At the local steak and shake I came across an aluminum tin used for holding gift cards. It felt almost like the perfect size for my purposes.

It's the same length and width as a tobacco tin (5" x 3.25"), but not as thick, it has the same depth as an altoids tin.







For those who use tins vs. other carry methods, a tobacco tin sized kit offers several benefits over an altoids tin; it's wide enough that you include a real pocket chainsaw that lies flat on the bottom, which is much less likely to break than a wire saw.





Additionally, it's just wide enough to fit in a whirlpak style water container, allowing you a true 1 liter capability as opposed to other carriers like breastmilk bags where you might have to split up a water purification tablet.



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However, it's so thick that even though it'll fit into a cargo pocket it's not the most comfortable thing to have banging into your leg while you're moving.

The steak and shake tin seems to be an excellent compromise in size and capability and is more comfortable to carry in a cargo pocket.

Just thought I'd share!

Very cool! I have a few oddball tins, too.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. What else have you put in it?

another step on the road to a better box.if you could cook in it that would make it perfect.

I'm actually really surprised. I managed to stuff in probably 90% of what I had in the larger tin into the smaller one, which is pretty cool because you can really feel the difference in thickness when carrying it.



The only thing I couldn't fit in there (but could in the larger tin) was a second roll of spyderwire, moleskin, a bic lighter, aspirin, and some bandaids (and as long as I didn't mind the tin bulging I might have been able to force some of those).

*Edit* Crap. I forgot the whistle. Back to the drawing board, lol

Very nice! I like that saw. I haven't seen one that small before but I'll keep my eye out. Thanks!

It's just one of those "pocket chainsaws", came in a round tin originally

Awesome. Thanks!

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I really like that little fishing kit in the match box. Cool idea!

I don't carry a fishing kit, except for on planning fishing trips. This pic and a missed opportunity to dip a line this weekend has convinced me to change my ways. This morning I added the beginnings of a mini kit to my daypack:
Fishing Line
Assorted hooks, swivels and sinkers

I'll and a couple of lures and figure out how I'm going to carry it when I get home. I'm thinking about a collapsable pole too but I'd like to keep this pocket sized, as it'll be reserved for impromptu fishing opporunities.