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#71424 - 08/16/06 07:36 PM Spam plastic container
joaquin39 Offline
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Registered: 03/19/05
Posts: 149
Loc: Philadelphia,Pennsyvania, USA.
I just saw (probably it is old news) in the supermarket that Spam is providing the can with a plastic container that goes above the regular can so if you don't use the whole can you could keep the rest in this container. I just found it very practical and perhaps somebody could come with some ideas as how to use this container for a PSK.

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#71425 - 08/16/06 08:34 PM Re: Spam plastic container
Paulb Offline
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#71426 - 08/16/06 08:46 PM Re: Spam plastic container
thseng Offline
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Registered: 03/24/06
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Loc: NW NJ
I can think of a few ideas. You put your suvival kit in the plastic container and include an empty spam can with almost no wasted space.

I tested it on a gas stove rather than a wood fire, but I was able to boil water in a spam can without burning off the white coating on the inside.

I've also seen half height cans of spam in one store, so you could use two of those, or even one empty and one with spam still in it and have room left over for survival gear.

I think at one point they also sold cans that came with a plastic cover. Wish I had saved some.
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#71427 - 08/17/06 05:38 AM Re: Spam plastic container
aloha Offline
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Registered: 11/16/05
Posts: 1059
Loc: Hawaii, USA
In Hawaii, spam is a staple food item so there will be no left overs. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
But thanks for the info. I will check the stores to see if we have it hear. The plastic container looks handy. Anybody have one or know how sturdy and durable it is?
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#71428 - 08/19/06 05:22 AM Re: Spam plastic container
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
They're pretty sturdy, not thin or flimsy. I got two and both lids snap on tight. Haven't tested them for water resistance, though. Nice size to toss in a waistpack or daypack.

Sue

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#71429 - 08/19/06 09:02 PM Re: Spam plastic container
fugitive Offline
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Registered: 08/26/05
Posts: 183
Loc: The Great Pacific Northwest
Tom,

Bravo! Your idea is simple, ingenious, and useful.

Has anyone verified that a spam can will fit in the container, or must the spam be "sans can" to slide in?

TR

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#71430 - 08/20/06 06:44 PM Re: Spam plastic container
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
TR, the can does fit inside the plastic container. That's how you buy it. The container is almost clear, so you can see the can inside.

Sue

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#71431 - 08/21/06 02:05 AM Re: Spam plastic container
ironraven Offline
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Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
I must have second rate grocery stores around here <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Three of them this morning, and none of them had this wonderful advancement in spam technology.
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#71432 - 08/21/06 04:16 PM Re: Spam plastic container
joaquin39 Offline
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Registered: 03/19/05
Posts: 149
Loc: Philadelphia,Pennsyvania, USA.
They the plastic container with a large can of Spam inside already. They are not sold separatly

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#71433 - 08/21/06 06:53 PM Re: Spam plastic container
NYC2SoCal Offline
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Registered: 10/31/05
Posts: 117
I have not seen them around here either.. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I guess I will be eagerly awaiting their promotion.. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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