I've been looking for a cheaper (but functional) substitute for the pricey British tins for a survival kit container. My spec was for something that would fit in one half of my Tactical Tailor med bag (which I use for my wilderness E & E bag), stainless, hold my small items and function as a water boiling/cooking vessel. I think I found it at $3.50!!
SS Rice / Lunch Box
These are used for lunches (rice portion as I understand) in Asia. I got one of the small ones and it fits and works perfectly! It doesn't have a rubber seal in the lid but that's not an issue for me since all my kit is waterproofed. You could add a seal pretty simply if needed. BTW, the med bag combo is ideal, IMHO, for a belt based, wilderness PSK or E & E. At under 3 lbs. includes all essentials including shelter and food for 3 days - indefinitely with fishing, trapping gear in it and addition of my long gun and ammo. I'm a happy camper! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Additional info: On that URL page the one I use is the Rectangular Lunch Box.

Those look like the ZEBRA brand made in Indonesia. the forum made a group buy some years past. You should measure the goss volume by water in cups.I've easilly cooked rice in mine with an ESBIT stove.

Yeh, much like the Zebra, I suppose. I own some Zebra stuff and this isn't that brand - I think actually thinner/lighter (therefore cheaper!). I like all of it. Sorry - I didn't know about the group buy. I don't feel like a Pioneer now! I've used it with my little homemade alcohol stoves and it works great for one-person backpack meals too. I'm really keen on carrying something that can boil water - mainly. And is "flattish". This things perfect.

One more plug for this particular pot (over the Zebra I own). This one has that long, SS wire handle - very handy!

Hey Thanks for the info, I just ordered some

Thanks Again

Thaks for info, they look great! Here's BTW some lovelyt tins from the Sweds... <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Great stuf too!

http://www.trangia.se/english/2931.complements.html

Also; Highlander is selling a tin similar to the new BCB for half the price...

http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=1123

Sure 'nuf! Hope they work for you.

Good leads - lots of ways to go!

Thanks, I was getting ready to ask...