Micro containers

[+PopUpPirate]

Don't really like setting micros unless I have to but that's a separate debate that we've had maaaaaaaaaany times before!

 

After some better containers than 35mm canisters, the matchbox containers are great, small cosmetic pots are good too, anything cheap and off the shelf?

 

[+Stuey]

Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far?

[markandlynn]

Screw top "sample jars" metal pill holders from ebay or official metal micros from the uk shop people.

[The Red Kite]

Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far?

The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones.

[+Simply Paul]

Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs.

[wolfshead57]

Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them.

[+Munkeh]

Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them.

 

oh well at least I now know what I'll be looking for

[+purple_pineapple]

Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far?

The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones.

 

i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked.

 

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...)

 

Dave

[+dino-irl]

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister.

I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter?

[+tw3nty3ight]

Bullet cases, acorns, snail shells, sea shells... Okay so far?

The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones.

 

i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked.

 

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...)

 

Dave

 

Hmmm I might have to ask my diabetic friend at work about these!

[+purple_pineapple]

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister.

I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter?

 

pass! Haven't actually got any out at the moment, although I anticipate placing lots of new caches in the coming months, and any North Surrey cachers will be pleased to know they're going to be Trads!!! (VERY hard puzzle caches are rather thick on the ground in the area...)

[+Alibags]

bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold.

[+Dark_Faerie]

Asda (I think) had some very small pots for storing stuff in. I've got one thats had shower gell in for a year now. It's square and a little longer than a film canister. Just noticed an old contact lens case next to the computer, if I could remove the lens holding bit ...

 

Karen

 

edited to add - middle bit of contact lens case just pulls out.

Edited September 21, 2007 by Dark_Faerie

[+FollowMeChaps]

When setting micro caches please spare a thought to those with disabilities, arthritic fingers, etc.. Many small containers can be a real problem to open . With a little cacher's ingenuity most can be adapted to get round this. Here's an example where a 35mm film canister has been made easier to open by adding a bolt. Easy

[+Jaz666]

Just noticed an old contact lens case next to the computer, if I could remove the lens holding bit ...

 

Karen

 

edited to add - middle bit of contact lens case just pulls out.

 

I had a series of four caches that used these, and most of them have let damp in at some point, despite them having a screw thread.

If you are going to use them, perhaps try putting a layer of silicone adhesive around the rim.

[+McDeHack]

Breath strip containers with magnets attached (Super glued magnetic strips from old fridges very good).

TicTac boxes, but no good in exposed sites but OK if hidden in other weatherproof locations.

I LOVE MICROS

[Urban Cacher]

Micros are fantastic caches when used in the right context and location.

[A.Cacher]

Micros are fantastic caches when used in the right context and location.

 

!!!Indeed they are!!!

[+Captain Gore-tex]

Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs.

can you post a link for these please?

[wolfshead57]

Nip in to your local pound store, I have picked up a metal coffin and a hip flask both on keyrings, just got to figure out where to place them.

 

oh well at least I now know what I'll be looking for

 

Ahh but who said I would be placing it in the toon????

[+Simply Paul]

Army surplus cigarette tubes. Aluminium, screw-top with a rubber seal, mostly green, four for a quid... I've found them a great alternative to 35mm tubs.

can you post a link for these please?

I'm not sure what you mean by a link - I've only ever bought mine from a shop on the Botley Road in Oxford. But here's a shot of one in situ:

[+The Cache Hoppers]

bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold.

... preferably without the sample in it, just in case it cracks and you end up with some very interesting flavoured garden peas

[+willow177]

If you need inspiration, look at the Harrogate Hunters 'Marlyand' series. Some of them are pure genius.

[wolfshead57]

nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well

[+JohnTee]

Look for 'Preforms'. These are small, plastic, screw top containers, made of PET Plastic Thread, wound on a diagonal ply. They are what plastic soda bottles start out life as. Heavy walled and virtually indestructible. They are as water tight as you could expect a soda bottle to be . . . which is as tight as the last person put the lid on!

 

Preforms are heated and blow-molded into the soda bottles you're used to seeing on the shelves. Check with your local bottler . . . however, you may have to go back downstream a bit to a sub-contractor that may be the one that actually takes the 'preforms', heats/blow molds them into shape and puts the label on.

 

Below is one that I've scuffed up with sandpaper, getting ready for paint . . .

 

 

Cache On!

 

JohnTee

[+Just Roger]

nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well

 

Its obvious innit? To make it match the container so it wouldn't show up.

[+PopUpPirate]

The preforms look fab! Found one once, so that's what it was...

 

Had a google about and found these :

 

http://www.ebottles.net/showbottlefamilys....amp;catid=pharm

 

http://justasoap.co.uk/catalog/bottles-jar...3c89d50cfaeac11

 

Syrup jars and lip balm pots look good

 

[wolfshead57]

nice container,though i am puzzled as to why you painted the rock as well

 

Its obvious innit? To make it match the container so it wouldn't show up.

 

Ahhhh!!! should have thought of that. Now I know what i need to do, watch out world.

[+Delta68]

bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold.

 

It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing

[+Alibags]

bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold.

 

It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing

 

actually, with plastics, I think it's the UV exposure that is far more significant. It makes them go all brittle.

[+Custheyder]

bung one in the freezer for a couple of weeks, that should indicate how well they will stand up to cold.

 

It's the repeated freeze/thaw that destroys things not just the length of time below freezing

 

actually, with plastics, I think it's the UV exposure that is far more significant. It makes them go all brittle.

 

Which is why painting them can actually help prolong their life in the field. It is recommended by the manufacturers of expanding building foam that it is painted if it is exposed to the elements.

 

I like micros that have been cunningly camo'd, are in appropriate places and/or used as a stage of a multi. Don't get me started on "nano's in the woods" ....love'em even more (cause I'm weird )

 

Cust.

[+Dark_Faerie]

Just found a link to these keyrings on the handicaching website

 

http://www.cachezone.us/index.php?main_pag...;products_id=37

 

they're about the size of your thumb. Container is not waterproof but the pencil and log are.

 

Sorry can't seem to work out how to put a picture in the post

[+Sensei TSKC]

What - this one:

 

[The Red Kite]

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister.

I've seen sample bottles used before but I always wonder how they will stand up to the ravages of weather over time, especially frost in the winter?

Hardly expensive or difficult to replace regularly though

[+The Lavender Hill Mob]

The little pots that diabetic test strips come in have tightly fitting lids and are slightly smaller than 35mm canisters. Also you can use the uristrip containers which are a bit bigger. The lids on these are the same width as the container, so no problems getting the logs out. Ask at your local GP surgery or pharmacy if they have any old ones.

 

i've started using these myself - they have a drying agent in the lid to reduce moisture build-up, and a colleague at work can keep me well stocked.

 

I also have access to an unlimited number of plastic screw top sample containers - totally waterproof (think nalgene bottles) and only slightly longer than a film canister. I can bring bags of them along to events if anyone wants them! (Having now finally moved house, we may actually be able to attend some events...)

 

Dave

 

Hmmm I might have to ask my diabetic friend at work about these!

Some diabetic strip containers are more waterproof than others......it depends on what blood tester is being used.

I use these as micros as they are free (diabeteic get all their prescriptions free of charge ) and I spray them matt black.