Do consider buying a K&M matchcase specifically designed to house the REI matches. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but they are rock solid, 110% waterproof, you only need one (or two?), and they'll last several lifetimes.

http://kmmatchcase.safeshopper.com/

Note: it appears that they are out on a bit of a vacation right now, but they'll be taking orders again next week.

I would assume so, but unfortunately I have never had the chance to handle one. I would love to have a couple, but for now I am stuck with a few old GI matchsafes...

Thanks; I bought one of the first made. I agree that they are a great value. Perhaps a second one is needed.
I have been hoping they would design one just a bit bigger as a micro survival capsule. It would be interesting what could be fit into one. Other survival capsules are way out of my price league.

Save your pennies, or better yet, give blatant hints to you loved ones that you'd like one of those for a birthday or other holiday. Now that they have their own web site it is easier to sneek the link into the bottom of an e-mail.

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By the way, when the time comes I'd suggest you just get the longer extended version since they'll hold both the REI matches and regular matches. I've found the strike-anywhere matches I have at home (Diamond brand??) are too long to fit in their standard length match case.

I have a K&M Matchcase and yes, they are worth the money. No, let me rephrase that: For what they are, they are insultingly cheap. I would have payed twice their asking price and considered it a bargain. It amazes me that people will pay top dollar ($100+) for a quality knife, and then balk at the paltry price of one of these match cases.
A 11/2-2" diameter version would be nice, but don't hold your breath.....

I see no prices or any buy links on the website.. Maybe they took it down because they are on vacation?

I didn't think Diamond Brand Strike-anywhere matches were available anymore -- they are all strike on box in our area

I still see the diamond strike anywhere matches.. I find them in hardware stores by the BBQ stuff.. Yes, they are strike anywheres with the little white tips.

haven't been able to find strike anywhere's here in ohio

I agree, a 1.5" dia version would be sweet.
Pill bottles work well for me as a long match safe, if a bit fragile. Glue a striker to the bottle bottom or top, or both.