+d+n.s Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) I need a small container to fit in a rubber bat's mouth for a multi (possibly an urban night cache) I'm making near a popular bat related attraction in my area. The only things that fit in the bat's mouth are a AAA battery (it fits nicely) and a AA battery (better size for a log, but it protrudes a bit. Can anyone provide some recommendations on what size bison (or another micro container to use) to use? Some photos of possible containers next to a battery would be awesome. I'm not used to dealing with bison tubes and such, but I think this would be a cache I would enjoy finding (the location is as special as the goofy camo), so I suppose its time to learn... Help? Don't want to waste my money and I can't find one locally so far. EDIT: I'm very interested in the one they sell in the GC.com shop because it unscrews at the bottom and I like to throw them a dime or two when they have what I want. Edited June 28, 2011 by d+n.s Quote
+Ms.Scrabbler Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 the smallest bison tube might work. don't have any with me to compare sizes. A nano might work better if you don't want it to stick out. you would just have to insert something 1st so the magnetic end of the nano could click with the something and not get lost. Quote
+va griz Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I've got a small bison tube at home. If you don't get a photo before then I can post a comparison pic tonight. Quote
knowschad Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Your profile says that you are from Austin, TX. I see that Austin has three REI stores. You should be able to find Bison tubes in the geocaching rack in any of those stores. Quote
+DragonsWest Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Bison tubes are approximately the same Outside Diameter as AA battery, possibly a couple millimetres smaller. A bison tube should do nicely for your rubber bat. Edited June 28, 2011 by DragonsWest Quote
+d+n.s Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Your profile says that you are from Austin, TX. I see that Austin has three REI stores. You should be able to find Bison tubes in the geocaching rack in any of those stores. I never noticed any in the one I go to (that's where I by my TBs sometimes) but I wasn't looking for one either. their selection has shrunk in the geocaching section with each visit... but I should go look if it comes down to it. It's a bit out of my way even for the closest one. Thanks for the idea. Forgot about them. Bison tubes are approximately the same Outside Diameter as AA battery, possibly a couple millimetres smaller. A bison tube should do nicely for your rubber bat. Interesting, thanks. Edited June 28, 2011 by d+n.s Quote
knowschad Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 According to Cacheopedia: A bison tube is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for micro-caches. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, Bison Designs. Available sizes include: 2 3/8 x 5/8 in / 60 x 16 mm (Small) 2 3/4 x 5/8 in / 70 x 16 mm (Large) 2 x 3/4 in / 50 x 20 mm (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule) 3 x 1 in / 75 x 25 mm (Extra Large) Quote
+d+n.s Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 I talked the wife into swinging by the REI with me and they had some bison tubes in the "keychain" display. It's the perfect size. The size of a AA but a bit more stubby. Thanks for all the help guys. Quote
+va griz Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Guess I'm a little late, but I'll go ahead and post this in case it will be helpful to somebody. From the left, AA, bison, AAA: Quote
+NYPaddleCacher Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Bison tubes are approximately the same Outside Diameter as AA battery, possibly a couple millimetres smaller. A bison tube should do nicely for your rubber bat. They're also typically a bit shorter. Bison is actually a brand name for a metal capsule tube with a threaded "cap" and an o-ring. There are numerous knock-offs of various sizes just as there are containers which look like Lock-n-lock containers but are not Lock-n-lock brand containers. I have actually found a cache that was a bison tube stuck in a the mouth of a rubber bat. Quote
+d+n.s Posted June 29, 2011 Author Posted June 29, 2011 Guess I'm a little late, but I'll go ahead and post this in case it will be helpful to somebody. From the left, AA, bison, AAA: Your effort is still very appreciated. Sorry I wasted a bit of your time Quote
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