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#154258 - 11/04/08 02:58 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: terry13111]
Am_Fear_Liath_Mor Offline
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How about the US army Decon Kit Case at $3.00

http://www.omahas.com/product_info.php?products_id=1220


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#154378 - 11/05/08 07:09 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: terry13111]
kirbysdl Offline
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Registered: 09/24/08
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Originally Posted By: terry13111
Its not the cash value of the heatsheet that I am protecting, its the life saving value.


My point is, how much weight and bulk are you adding for what level of protection, and at what point does it just make more sense to carry 2+ heat sheets? Just something to consider. =)

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#154389 - 11/05/08 08:59 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: kirbysdl]
terry13111 Offline
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Registered: 06/09/06
Posts: 44
Originally Posted By: kirbysdl
Originally Posted By: terry13111
Its not the cash value of the heatsheet that I am protecting, its the life saving value.


My point is, how much weight and bulk are you adding for what level of protection, and at what point does it just make more sense to carry 2+ heat sheets? Just something to consider. =)


Well, everyone is different, but the few ounces of weight added is no big deal for me. And I am hoping that the container will fit tightly enough to not increase bulk enough to say so.

Right now, I am making a kit with a empty plastic 16oz. peanut butter jar that my heatsheet bivy fits into perfectly.

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#154390 - 11/05/08 09:01 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: clarktx]
Hikin_Jim Offline
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Originally Posted By: clarktx
I'm sure you have your reasons for wanting this, but the retail packing it comes in is really quite adequate for the job. Its very light, can be closed again, etc...
I had a bad experience this weekend with the container that comes with the heat sheet. The package got turned in such a fashion that the sharp corner was pushing against the fabric of my backpack, and the corner poked a hole through the fabric of the pack. frown I threw the container that comes with the heat sheet in the trash the second I got home. I think this is a very salient thread!

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#154662 - 11/08/08 05:09 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: terry13111]
cedfire Offline
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Registered: 07/10/03
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+1 vote for the Lock 'n' Lock containers.

The 1.2L size (square footprint) will perfectly fit a Heat Sheet and you have plenty of room left over for other survival stuff. It's pretty bulky, but for sitting in a vehicle kit, no big deal. Plus you get a nice water resistant seal to keep everything dry.

Runs about $3-4 at Wal-Mart, near the Tupperware and such.

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#154702 - 11/09/08 01:15 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: terry13111]
Jakam
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You may not believe this but I just woke up from a dream where I was removing my AMK heatsheet from an unused water bottle.
I have to stop visiting this site, it's invaded my subconscious.
But in keeping with the multi use school of thought, perhaps a cheap bike bottle, wide mouth, maybe an old Nalgene you have laying around.

In my dream, it was a camelback bottle.

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#154720 - 11/09/08 06:31 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: ]
SARbound Offline
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Registered: 06/08/05
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Loc: Quebec City, Canada
Assuming the Heatsheet is to be used in a emergency situation, I don't really understand why you would really need to find the perfect container for it. Mine came in a sealed vinyl pouch which sounds adequate enough?

I can easily imagine myself tossing the Heatsheet out after use, or if it's still usable I'd try folding it back and just store it in a sandwich size Ziploc and put a rubber band around it.

My 2 cents. smile

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#154729 - 11/09/08 10:09 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: terry13111]
ironraven Offline
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I know the origional post requested a hard plastic case, but...

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p16__239157_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH

Staples has the Caselogic compact harddrive cases on sale this week for $10. They normally go $15-20 depending on where you shop. They will hold the heatsheet and then some- Airballrad uses one to carry a Heatsheet, PSP and Pocket Medic along with a few other tiny toys IIRC.
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#154817 - 11/10/08 06:17 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: ironraven]
terry13111 Offline
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Registered: 06/09/06
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Thanks for the ideas guys. Right now I am toying with a kit with the heatsheet bivy as the focal point. I am using a empty plastic 16.oz peanut butter jar as the container. The jar works good as a water bottle too!

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#154823 - 11/10/08 06:56 PM Re: AMK heatsheet container??? [Re: ironraven]
Hikin_Jim Offline
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Originally Posted By: ironraven
I know the origional post requested a hard plastic case, but...

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p16__239157_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH

Staples has the Caselogic compact harddrive cases on sale this week for $10. They normally go $15-20 depending on where you shop. They will hold the heatsheet and then some- Airballrad uses one to carry a Heatsheet, PSP and Pocket Medic along with a few other tiny toys IIRC.
Perfect! And great price. Thanks for the link.
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