Altoids Tin-possible uses

[Pacu]

So i was thinking about building a small fire toting tin out of my newly emptied Altoids tin. Ideas for contents would be a magnesium firestick or firesteel, a small vial of flammable liquid, some cotton maybe a bic for back up?

what's your suggestions?

Any other handy uses someone wants to share for Altoids tins?

[Gareth]

All the things you've mentioned sound fine.  How about a small tin of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and some bicycle tire inner tube?  Some strike anywhere matches wouldn't be out of place.

Here's what I stuck in one.



Also now has a couple of pain killers and a needle and thread.

[Pacu]

what's the tire inner tube for?  I'm guessing the vaseline aids in keeping the fire lit?  Or

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

I'm guessing the vaseline aids in keeping the fire lit?  Or

Eew! Pacu!

How about a BBQ? - Link

[Gareth]

Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.

[Swiss Man]

Here is an interesting read maybe it will help with your content issue. 

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=35

[Poncho65]

Here is an interesting read maybe it will help with your content issue. 

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=35

Always a good link for survival kits

I keep spare parts to things in them as well as most of my 58mm SAKs you can find many uses for the good ole Altoids tin

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A multi bladed 58-65mm sak.
A small ferro rod.
A sewing needle for first aid, clothes repair and as an emergency compass.
Some cotton wool.
Inner tube.
Plaster's and an anticeptic swab.
And a condom.
Pencil stub.


That's what I've got in mine anyway

[PyroJames]

Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.

Hand sanitizer works as well plus it kills two birds with one stone: you can start a fire AND sanitize your hands.   

[nuphoria]

Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.

Hand sanitizer works as well plus it kills two birds with one stone: you can start a fire AND sanitize your hands.   

In which order? 

[Sidhartha]

make a hole in it and use it to make charcloth.. also you cant refill it with some candys or chocolates lol 

[Gareth]

I should also say that all my SAK guts are in Altoids tins, they're just the right size.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

How about an Altoids Trebuchet? - Curiously Strong

[PyroJames]

How about an Altoids Trebuchet? - Curiously Strong

omg, that is so cool.  I don't know when I'll ever have the need to launch cheerios at something but I must build one.

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

How about an Altoids Trebuchet? - Curiously Strong

omg, that is so cool.  I don't know when I'll ever have the need to launch cheerios at something but I must build one.

You never know when you'll have to lay siege using breakfast cereal...it pays to be prepared