domromer Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'm about to go on a trip and I'd like to place a cache. I meant to order some Bison tubes online but i forgot about it and I won't be able to get them in town. I know some drug stores carry the bison tubes as pill holders for on your key chain..the original use I guess. I was hoping some forum members could chime in with some drug store chains that they know carry the bison tubes. I tried the pharmacy at walmart and publix and neither carry them. Quote Link to comment
+BigAl437 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I bought one at Weis, which is a grocery store. Try them if you have any near you. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) I have never seen Bison tubes in drugstores. However, almost every drug store near me carries some variation of these: If you have an REI store near you, they carry Bison tubes. Edited September 25, 2011 by knowschad Quote Link to comment
+Chief301 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 A little off topic, but what does taking a trip have to do with placing a cache? Hopefully you're not planning to place a faraway cache that you won't be able to properly maintain? Just askin'... Quote Link to comment
domromer Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 A little off topic, but what does taking a trip have to do with placing a cache? Hopefully you're not planning to place a faraway cache that you won't be able to properly maintain? Just askin'... It's not at home but it's a place i visit on a monthly basis. It's also along a path my mom walks her dog so she can maintain it in my absence. Not much to maintain with a bison tube and a log. I'll leave her with a few extras if it goes missing. Quote Link to comment
+halemeister Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've seen them at Walgreens for close to $5.00 each. Quote Link to comment
+jcacher15 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've seen them at Walgreens for close to $5.00 each. Seems a little expensive to me... Quote Link to comment
+Davequal Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 The image knowschad posted I have seen at Rite Aid for about $5.00 Quote Link to comment
Contra1971 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 WoW $5 at Walgreens that is kinda high Quote Link to comment
+baack40 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Try Drug Mart I bought some there for $2.00 They had platic ones for $1.00 on sale about 2 months ago Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Ebay has them too. I bought 12 for about $12 the other day. Edited to add: whoops, just realized you don't have time for that. Edited September 25, 2011 by The_Incredibles_ Quote Link to comment
+Dgwphotos Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 A little off topic, but what does taking a trip have to do with placing a cache? Hopefully you're not planning to place a faraway cache that you won't be able to properly maintain? Just askin'... It's not at home but it's a place i visit on a monthly basis. It's also along a path my mom walks her dog so she can maintain it in my absence. Not much to maintain with a bison tube and a log. I'll leave her with a few extras if it goes missing. You might be suprised. I think they disappear rather easily. Quote Link to comment
+Dgwphotos Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Ebay has them too. I bought 12 for about $12 the other day. Edited to add: whoops, just realized you don't have time for that. I've bought real, quality, bison tubes on Amazon, 6 of them, for $5.50, and no shipping charge. Quote Link to comment
+G & C Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 REI carries them, but you're gonna pay through the nose. I get mine from the local military surplus store. Mine has them for as cheap as $1 a piece for not so good ones, to about $3-4 a piece for the bigger, really nice ones. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I see them in truck stops and auto parts stores quite often. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 REI carries them, but you're gonna pay through the nose. Yeah, but you can return them when the o-ring wears out. Quote Link to comment
+John in Valley Forge Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I bought a bunch and am not really pleased with their ability to keep moisture out. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Surprising that nobody has suggested a WalMart match safe for $1. Quote Link to comment
+uxorious Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Surprising that nobody has suggested a WalMart match safe for $1. When you were looking for them at WalMart, did you ask for "bison tubes"? I have a pill fob that looks like a bison tube, just a little larger. It is just the right size to carry about six antacid tablets. I bought it at the local Walmart, and have seen them in other WalMarts in this area. I have seen these types of pill fobs in several local drug stores, (some are made of plastic, some metal) but "bison tube", I believe, is a brand name. As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. I also had ran the pill fob through the wash when I forgot to check my pocket before doing laundry. The pills were dry after that also. Quote Link to comment
+Sol seaker Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Surprising that nobody has suggested a WalMart match safe for $1. When you were looking for them at WalMart, did you ask for "bison tubes"? I have a pill fob that looks like a bison tube, just a little larger. It is just the right size to carry about six antacid tablets. I bought it at the local Walmart, and have seen them in other WalMarts in this area. I have seen these types of pill fobs in several local drug stores, (some are made of plastic, some metal) but "bison tube", I believe, is a brand name. As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. I also had ran the pill fob through the wash when I forgot to check my pocket before doing laundry. The pills were dry after that also. This is great!! Now we have a new test for cache containers!! Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Now we have a new test for cache containers!! I'm running a few .30cal ammo cans through the wash right now as a basis for comparison. After that it's gonna be the Sadware. Who wants to do the Decon kits? Quote Link to comment
TheCacheSeeker Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Now we have a new test for cache containers!! I'm running a few .30cal ammo cans through the wash right now as a basis for comparison. After that it's gonna be the Sadware. Who wants to do the Decon kits? not me! don't want to ruin the washer! Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. What electronics not in lock n locks? Just kiddin. Your cellphone may recover if you open it up and dry it out. Quote Link to comment
+uxorious Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. What electronics not in lock n locks? Just kiddin. Your cellphone may recover if you open it up and dry it out. I opened the cell phone, took the battery out, and put everything in a bag of rice. Left it for a couple days, but something shorted out, and the phone will come on, but nothing works. :( Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. What electronics not in lock n locks? Just kiddin. Your cellphone may recover if you open it up and dry it out. I opened the cell phone, took the battery out, and put everything in a bag of rice. Left it for a couple days, but something shorted out, and the phone will come on, but nothing works. :( That's terrible. Never heard of that happening to a boat either. Some days it's better just to stay in bed. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Surprising that nobody has suggested a WalMart match safe for $1. When you were looking for them at WalMart, did you ask for "bison tubes"? I have a pill fob that looks like a bison tube, just a little larger. It is just the right size to carry about six antacid tablets. I bought it at the local Walmart, and have seen them in other WalMarts in this area. I have seen these types of pill fobs in several local drug stores, (some are made of plastic, some metal) but "bison tube", I believe, is a brand name. As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. I also had ran the pill fob through the wash when I forgot to check my pocket before doing laundry. The pills were dry after that also. This is great!! Now we have a new test for cache containers!! It would also be a good test for durability and water resistance for those that claim that a smart phone is just as good as a handheld GPS receiver. Quote Link to comment
+Postholedigger Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It would also be a good test for durability and water resistance for those that claim that a smart phone is just as good as a handheld GPS receiver. Yeah, now you can't make a phone call from either of the devices... Quote Link to comment
+Merewyn1066 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I've also seen these at the local pet shop for attaching to your dog's collar with his/her owner info. Can't remember how much they were though. It would also be a good test for durability and water resistance for those that claim that a smart phone is just as good as a handheld GPS receiver. Yeah, now you can't make a phone call from either of the devices... Quote Link to comment
+baack40 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just saw Pill Fobs at the Dollar Store for $2.00 each. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Lee Valley Tools also carry bisons - red or green only last time I bought some there. Fairly reasonable too. Quote Link to comment
+akkatracker Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Apparently many dollar stores have them Quote Link to comment
+luvvinbird Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'm about to go on a trip and I'd like to place a cache. I meant to order some Bison tubes online but i forgot about it and I won't be able to get them in town. I know some drug stores carry the bison tubes as pill holders for on your key chain..the original use I guess. I was hoping some forum members could chime in with some drug store chains that they know carry the bison tubes. I tried the pharmacy at walmart and publix and neither carry them. I live in Canada and I've not seen them anywhere in the Toronto area. I'd be interested to know where I can get them other than on-line. When recently in Detroit, I saw them at a Walgreens but didn't buy any...DOH!! Quote Link to comment
+mullyman Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. This one almost had me in tears laughing so hard. Not at your misfortune, mind you, but the scene in general. Here is the mark of a true cacher. (scene) Fishing in the middle of a lake, the engine falls off the boat, and then the boat starts sinking. Our cacher begins to freak Uxorious: Holy sheet!! I'm gonna die out here. Past his prime, and not sure if he can make it back to shore, our cacher begins swimming furiously. It's a dog paddle the likes that have never been seen before. Making back to shore our cacher falls back on the bank, out of breath, muscles drained, cell phone soaked. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his heart medicine. Opens the lid of the container and notices the pills are completely intact, without a hint of moisture. His first thought isn't "Thank God my pills made it." No, he drops the pills on the ground and says to himself "hmmm, I bet I could use this as a cache container" Haha!!! MULLY Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 As a side note, I know these are waterproof, at least for a short time. A week ago I was out on the lake in my brother's boat. The transom broke off, and the motor went under. The boat sank, and I had to swim a couple hundred yards to shore. (Glad I had a life jacket on, I'm getting a little old for that kind of swim. ) My cell phone and digital camera were toast, but the pills I had in the pill fob where completely dry, no sign of water at all. This one almost had me in tears laughing so hard. Not at your misfortune, mind you, but the scene in general. Here is the mark of a true cacher. (scene) Fishing in the middle of a lake, the engine falls off the boat, and then the boat starts sinking. Our cacher begins to freak Uxorious: Holy sheet!! I'm gonna die out here. Past his prime, and not sure if he can make it back to shore, our cacher begins swimming furiously. It's a dog paddle the likes that have never been seen before. Making back to shore our cacher falls back on the bank, out of breath, muscles drained, cell phone soaked. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out his heart medicine. Opens the lid of the container and notices the pills are completely intact, without a hint of moisture. His first thought isn't "Thank God my pills made it." No, he drops the pills on the ground and says to himself "hmmm, I bet I could use this as a cache container" Haha!!! MULLY Someone really ought to make a t.v. series out of geocaching adventures. They'd never run out of material. Quote Link to comment
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