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Containers & Tins

Voyageur Tins
Voyageur Tins
Our friction fit voyageur tins are available in heavy gauge brass, copper, silver and tin, and are perfect for storing ear plugs, tinder, tobacco,...
Mess Tins
Mess Tins
Mess tins are very handy containers, as they perform double duty: as a package to store valuables and supplies, and as a cookpot for boiling...
Match Cases
Match Cases
Stormproof matches are a boon for campers - anyone who’s gotten a fire going on a windy, rainy day can attest to that. Having a place to store...

Having a good time in the outdoors necessitates bringing materials out with you: matches, tinder, fuel, batteries, medical kits, emergency supplies, etc. Having something to store and organize them in is essential. We've got made in the USA historical friction fit snuff boxes, Hudson's Bay tins and match cases, as well as Swedish made friction fit mess tins for storing kit as well as cooking and boiling water in an emergency.

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Trangia Aluminum Mess Tins
Trangia Aluminum Mess Tins
$8.15 US
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SKU: 500212
Trangia's aluminum mess tins are great multi-purpose containers for valuables, breakables, gear, food, survival kits, and can even be used to boil water in a pinch!
Exotac Matchcap XL Waterproof Match Case
Exotac Matchcap XL Waterproof Match Case
$33.82 US
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SKU: 004100-BLK
The Exotac Matchcap XL is a waterproof gasketed matchcase that can store 40 kitchen matches, or 25 stormproof matches. It comes with two strikers, a large grip area, and extra capacity for tinder or water purifications tablets. Precision milled in the USA.
Trangia Aluminum Mess Tins (Red Handle)
Trangia Aluminum Mess Tins (Red Handle)
$17.32 US
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SKU: 500309
Updated with red high visibility handles, Trangia's aluminum mess tins are great multi-purpose containers for gear, survival kits, valuables, breakables, etc.. and can even be used to cook and boil water in a pinch!
1700's Tinder Box
1700's Tinder Box
$26.49 US
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SKU: B3T-2
The 1700's style tinder box was carried by trappers, traders, voyageurs, coureurs de bois and was used for storing tinder and other valuables.
Voyageur Style Cap or Pill Box
Voyageur Style Cap or Pill Box
$10.55 US
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SKU: B5P-2
Unadorned Voyageur style cap or pill boxes are great for storing small valuables - ear plugs, tinder, tobacco, etc.. Made from heavy gauge brass, or silver in the USA.
Snuff Box
Snuff Box
$16.26 US
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SKU: B4S-2
This antique snuff box was mainly designed to carry snuff, but can be used for tinder, tobacco, batteries, flints etc... Available in brass, copper, and German silver.
Trekker Brass Candle Lantern
Trekker Brass Candle Lantern
$22.78 US
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SKU: TDC-COEC-TK-1
The Trekker brass candle lantern is a handy, compact candle lantern with foldable handles that helps focus and increase the brightness of candles when using them as a light source. Made in the USA, the Trekker brass lantern is equally at home at a campsite, in a winter tent, at home or at the cottage.
1700's English Fire Kit - Brass
1700's English Fire Kit - Brass
$44.78 US
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SKU: B3T-F-2
Our Brass 1700's English Fire Kit features kit once carried by trappers, traders, soldiers and frontiersmen. Includes a steel striker, flint, jute rope and charcloth - all housed in a brass friction fit tin. Made in the USA.
Exotac Matchcap Refill Kits
Exotac Matchcap Refill Kits
$5.50 US
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SKU: 001122
Refill kits providing extra striking surfaces and o-rings for Exotac Matchcap and Matcap XL kits.
Voyageur Style Cap or Pill Box with Fleur De Lis
Voyageur Style Cap or Pill Box with Fleur De Lis
$10.55 US
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SKU: B5P-2F
Use our Voyageur style cap or pill boxes for ear plugs, tinder, caps and other small valuables. Made of heavy gauge material in the USA.
1790's Tinder Box
1790's Tinder Box
$34.68 US
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SKU: B2E-2
This 1790's tinder box was used to carry tobacco, fire starting kit, patches, or many other uses. Hand-soldered with non-lead bearing solder. Made in the USA.

 
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