I wrap mine in about 15 feet of paracord, which equates to one layer of 550 cord around the tin. This keeps the bulk down and keeps the lid from popping open.

I have recently moved from an otterbox to an altoids tin due to size (I wanted to make it smaller). I was having a problem keeping it closed, so wrapping it in 550 cord helps to keep the lid from popping open and it does give a limited amount of cordage if I am away from my truck or a lose my pack, where in both I have fifty or more feet of the stuff.

Garrett

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