This is actually three different kits: 1) A toiletry kit; 2) a first-aid kit; and, 3) a survival kit. I’m not sure I would put all three kits in one. I would actually break it out into the three separate kits. The reason being, if all I was doing was going on a quick trip, then I don’t want to have to be bothered with all that first-aid and survival stuff when all I want is to brush my teeth. Ditto with the first aid kit. If I need first aid supplies, I don’t want to have to be rooting around the razor and shampoo looking for the first aid supplies. So, I would actually make each kit single-purpose. This also allows you to have slightly larger volumes of the supplies. For example, instead of just one bandaid, you could have 3-4, some gauze dressings, tape, and antibiotic ointment, and New-Skin. Maybe even some sterile water or cleansing solution for wound cleansing. Nevertheless, I really liked all the clever ideas for miniaturizing everything, and for all the tips for what to include.
I like your thinking here. For the smallest all in one, this is great. But if you have space for 3x this, I like your specificity. What would YOU put in each of the three kits? In particular, what goes in the “survival” kit?
Those Altoids containers--no matter what shape or size--come in SO handy! I buy Altoids specifically for the case, the mints are just a bonus. They're perfect for things like corded earphones, earrings/small jewelry, medical goodies, etc., and they don't get squished or bent out of shape in your purse. Love 'em!
@@andreacook7431 right?? They make good sewing kits, pill boxes, key hiding spots, and somewhere I have directions for making them into travel games, using tiny magnets. I’ve seen them as first aid kits before, but never as intricate as this!
Alright, I find this extremely hilarious cause as a woman, I do have a very similarly sized and shaped tin that I use as my emergency kit. It came together with a pack of tampons like 10 years ago and I still had it with me, so one day I started fooling around to see what it could fit, and it's insane. I carry mine all the time and I store the following items: 2 full sized regular period pads, a couple band-aids, a panty liner, 3-4 pain med tablets (2 ibuprofen, 2 stronger ones for when period cramps HIT), a couple hairpins and a couple hairbands. It's obviously nowhere near as extreme as this, but it works for me and my daily "emergency" needs and it's very useful cause it literally fits any purse/bag/backpack you can ever carry (or like, pop it in a pocket of your clothing).
in high school in the '70s, a friend of mine put her monthly supplies in one of her dad's old Skoal cans. It lived in a jeans pocket ... and embarrassed the principal who confiscated it when he opened it ...
There's something so incredibly fun out of fitting so much utility into a little tin. The secret compartment in the razor handle is a nice touch. However, I rarely find a use for my compact kits and when I do want to get into them I dread the mess I have to repack if I want one item out of them. That's my problem, I know, so I'm not criticizing. I do love your ideas on this channel, I'm learning all kinds of fun things.
All good points. Sometimes less is more. I usually consider these tightly packed kits as "backup" to other kits so I typically don't even use them EXCEPT in an emergency.
@@MeZillch when using that foil wrapped scalpel blade you should carefully open by pulling the two layers apart at handle end and then pull out blade and flip around and reinsert handle end in the foil pocket. Insert just enough to leave blade exposed and then fold sides of foil tightly around the blade handle to form a gripe to extend your hold on the blade while you use it. This works great for quick and simple procedures. I am a veterinarian and I do this in situations where I don’t have room to open and sterile work field.
If they're available near you, toothpaste / mouthwash tablets and soap swatches/sheets are an easier option for those that don't/can't make the plastic tubes.
You have inspired me to create a female inflight essentials in a 4" x 5" mesh zippered pouch for my narrow crossbody bag for the plane. I've learned so much.
@@cheryldekoevend6626 While inflight essentials are a personal choice, I chose the following: I created a small toiletries pouch (moisturizing stick for face, lips & hands; teeth wipes, face & hand wipes, Bryton Floss Stick; mirror; single dose eye drop). I created a medical pouch (1 day of meds & supplements; cold med; gum; glucose tablets). five surgical masks. My Dario blood glucose meter (it's extremely small). a steam eye mask and a regular eye mask. my 8" tablet, cellphone, in-ear noise cancelling headphone, multipart cable. Two protein bars and almonds.
These kind of projects are fascinating. I have been through this phase when I did some backpacking but eventually decided that this teeny tiny approach is not for me. Several reasons...1 a lot of the items in here you can find anywhere so there's no reason to bring them with you. Tissues, groc bags etc. 2 if you cannot find them then you may need more than the quantity that fits with a hundred other items in an Altoids can. 3 even in random emergencies you wouldn't need a lot of those items at all while some of them are redundant. And 4 you don't have to have everything in a little tin, you can disperse to pockets and other items. What I ended up doing was really prioritizing and bringing more of the most versatile stuff. This is not a complete list at all but may start the wheels turning. Start with a quart zipper bag, or a sandwich shaped Tupperware or something similar. Still small! Packs flat, holds a lot, cheap and is a small basin if needed! You want a motel sized soap or a 2 oz Bronner soap and be real. Good old soap is perfect for hair, face, body, dishes, shaving and hand wash laundry. Perfectly serviceable amount of Vaseline will fit in a screwtop contact lens case, with and use the other chamber for some Neosporin or itch relief cream. You want some medication, 5-10 benadryl, some aspirin, and some ibuprofen. These are for allergic emergency, cardiac emergency, and general pain relief respectively. A stack of alcohol swabs. A couple of maxi pads for bandaging as needed. They are remarkably thin now. A travel dental floss for string needs. Wrap some duct tape around a water bottle or on itself folded flat. Collapsing toothbrush. You can also tape down a needle and thread to any surface like the bottom of your kit so you don't poke yourself. Love the pop up sponges. They also have full sized washcloths that are pressed into a disc the size of a short stack of quarters. There are disposable fabricky cloths (handi-wipes) for almost any single use. You can get tiny little pellets of toothpaste or use baking soda or brush your teeth with Bronner. You don't need chemical sunscreen in a toiletry kit if you have a hat etc. You don't need deodorant if you wash a little more frequently, hand sanitizer doubles as deodorant and I would go with a moisturizing formula...and I would not skip hand sanitizer. Comb. Rubber band or ponytail band is very versatile. Tiny mirror from a makeup compact. Bandaids, whistle, paper clip, needle and tweezers. Etc. You also want to write your name, allergies and emergency contact info on something and laminate it with packing tape. Toilet paper! Save remnants at home, change the roll when there's like a half inch on there, take the tube out. Flatten and collect in a separate bag and bring a couple with you as needed. When I did backpacking though Altoids cans were great for fire starting kits, could carry a flint and steel, some charred cloth (and make more in the tin) and dryer lint etc in it. Altoids can are great for a tiny medicine kit as well.
So there I was in a station caught with a stomach bug so I ran into the toilets only to discover the cubicle had no toilet paper. No problem I thought: I have my trusty Altoids tin with me. As I struggled to find my emergency toilet paper some of the contents spilled out of the box onto the floor. Undeterred I thought "I can gather all the bits up and put them into the compact plastic carrier bag that I carry". But in my haste I accidentally cut my finger on the paperclip. With blood soaking into the tissue paper I had to act fast and searched frantically for my single sticking plaster that I knew was in there. Whilst bending down to pick up all the pieces and fix my bleeding finger at the same time I felt a sharp pain in my chest. Fearing a heart attack I popped what I thought was a single aspirin into my mouth (wrapper included) and started chewing only to discover that I was chewing a tictak. I don't remember much about what happened next but I woke up on the floor in a mess. The janitor kindly let me have a spare pair of pants and my doctor said that I had probably constricted my blood supply bending over and then blacked out when I sat up. He advised against carrying a knife hung around my neck as it can cause sharp pains when bending over. Fortunately I can laugh about it all now.
Several years ago I watched a lot of these mini emergency kit videos. You probably can still find them on RUclips. I even made a couple for myself. This one has too much stuff that is redundant like at least 3 safety pins and the Dr. Bronner's soap plus the bar of soap. You wouldn't need both for a weekend. Those small bars of soap that hotels give away are great for travel size in a kit like this instead of cutting down a regular size cake of soap (thinner too).
Have you considered listing the contents of your kits somewhere on the outside of the tin? Maybe using a sharpie (might scratch off) or engraving them. It may ruin the altoid tin aesthetic, but knowing the contents of each tin at a glance would be valuable when it comes to replacing components that worsen over time, such as rubber bands. It may also be beneficial if someone else needs to use the kit (in an emergency situation), and needs to know what's inside. Just food for thought :)
Could use a labeller to put then on the back. I have a Brother ptouch lable printer and it's great for things like this. I labelled my watercolour tin and they have lasted like new
I wrap the outside of my survival kit with a good long piece of Saran wrap it keeps the kit dry plus it can be used to wrap a sprained ankle or whatever you think of. Then I put one pair of Surgical rubber gloves around the Saran Wrap. The gloves can be turned inside out and used to transport water if you're needing to boil water to survive. Or you can use them if you squeamish about cleaning game or fish
I think one of the biggest "wow" moments I've had on youtube was when he pulled a space blanket out of a tic-tac survival kit! lol It was great and was something that got me thinking about what I could do for MY kit (that I still haven't made!)
Couple ideas: Benadryl - can be critical if you have an allergic reaction or sting. Aquamira Tablets - If you don't have a source of clean water or a filter available can bail you out temporarily. Leuko-tape - incredibly useful and can be used like moleskin to cover a blister. Victorinox Nail Clip 580 - could use this instead of having both the knife and nail clipper and reduce redundancy (although slightly fewer tools). Mini Bic lighter - can use to sterilize knife blade or pin, and I just like having them around for emergency/go bag and keep one in my car always as well. (a lot of this is more "emergency situation" stuff I would carry in backpacking kit or go-bag, but you said that was kind of your stated purpose at the beginning of the video).
This is great! I recently bought a new everyday bag for my phone, keys, wallet, etc, but it has this fun little zippered pocket that happens to be the perfect size for an Altoid tin. I have one in there for the usual minty goodness, but instead I just may have to make my own kit like this 🙌
thanks for the inspiration Mezillch .. I have built many miniature survival kits now out of Altoid tins sucret tins.. also wallet size zip cases... Using elastic to attach a emergency mylar blanket or super thin lightweight rain poncho to some of my survival kits.... I also sprung for a wazoo survival belt.. and filled it with my own supplies.. everything from the strip down keychain Swiss army knife..mini tiny flashlight ..mini .ferricium rod .. water bag with water purification tablets... 20 ft of # 90 Paracord.. plastic handcuff key... Miniature fishing kit... Aspirin.. anti-diarrheal.. in Benadryl tablets.... Band-aids .. in many other supplies fit in this survival belt.. along with $60 in cash! . I'm always wearing my belt so my emergency gear is always on me and I have passed through security metal detector wands no problem!
This is genius. Genuinely genius. I learned a lot just watching you make this kit. This is perfect for Onebag Reddit and for travel. Especially where many places allow only 15 lbs maximum for carry-on. These techniques would help a lot to cut weight down further.
Thank you very much for making theses great videos and sharing your experience and skills with us. I found them very helpful I appreciate your help. Some of my friends always make fun of my rucksack size, calling it parachute n such. And I’m in habit of carrying everything I think might come handy. 🙏♥️
Genius of a minimalism! The only thing I'd put in your tin is a short list of content for searching what somebody need as soon as possible. of I'm ready to get my own MZ T4. I have good metal box with separated top and bottom parts. I just don't remember exact sizes of this.
Dollar Tree Carrie’s those single use toothbrushes. They look like mini bottlebrushes and airlines will provide them in their complimentary kits. It wood make even more room!
Great video thank you, full of tips and ideas. One thing I also pack in mine is a small contact lens case cut in half and filled with solution - which can be used as an emergency eye wash/eye bath. 👍
Aww I remember these from the early days of Pinterest! I need to make a new GI kit: fennel seeds, ginger & peppermint candies (or Altoids themselves, but only peppermint is effective, other ones are artificially flavored), herbal tea, and lactase pills (if applicable lol) !
This is bloody brilliant! It reminds me of the clowns who get into an incredibly small car.I had to watch the video twice.This is a great travel tip! 🚙👍👍👍
Yep! A circus "clown car" is EXACTLY what this video brought to mind! A never ending stream of goodies came tumbling forth....but how could it possibly all fit in there!🤔 Loved it! 😁👍🏻
I love to visit or go camping on the spur of the moment. I've also been left homeless with NO prior planning or experience. I'm watching ALL of these. You never know.
You need to add a small tube of superglue (1 gram). Great for glueing small cuts. And some alcohol, you can put it in those little perfume tester bottles. I have similar setup as yours, just in regular toiletries bag. You have great channel, love this stuff!
@@zelja. We used them in the Army. Medics called them "Hemostat" powder. Put on a bleed and it coagulates immediately. An update of WWII "sulfa powder". I do think they're US made.
With your genius for miniaturization, I'd love to see what you could do with one of those nylon money belts (about $ 15 on Amazon) with the zip compartments. Welcome back!
I made several kits for craft tools. Crochet kit, knitting kit, nalbinding kit, quilting kit, and more. Just drop it in the bag, no more scrabbling in the bag for tools.
Just a thought...emergencies don't always happen when you are at home...you should have mininprovisions on your bike ...in your car.. In your diaper back...in your purse...in your back pocket...in your satchel...you can be prepared from wherever you are caught in need of a go bag
A way to store Vaseline is to make a mini grease gun by using a syringe. Take a needle less syringe of any size from 1 ml on up and melt the Vaseline so it's very liquid. Pull up the liquid and let it cool. I usually use at least a 3 ml syringe.
Boy, lots of commenters freaked out that this kit contains a vial of white powder and now you want to add a syringe?! Ha ha, just kidding. I guess that would be a good way to carry Vaseline. Thanks. (I mostly travel by car so TSA inspection is not on my mind much.)
@MeZillch It obviously would be too large for the tin. This is just a general tip to keep it handy in a tool kit. I know back in the 70s, kids claimed to mainline peanut butter, but it would be rather tricky to do that or Vaseline.
Just amazing the variety of uses in a breath freshener tin! I need to have a few packed up and ready to go when I'm away from the conveniences I of home, vehicles and ways to find what I might need
Very cool! ☆ 2 additional ideas: A Barbie/doll comb for an even smaller one, and real mints (like the ones from this tin box) as breath freshener. TicTacts may taste nice, but the amount of sugar overshoots the amount of mint oil. And sugar feeds the "stink-pooping mouth bacteria", so it will help 3 minutes and then it get's even worse. If you don't absolutely need the secret compartement of the razor, you can cut the handle (nearly) completely off.
Imagine if the government set him up with a budget & assistants and told him he had 10 cubic inches in a battle rattle combat vest to design kits for Special Ops teams like Delta & Seals for Mission Assist, Escape & Evasion and Morale? Watching his videos is somewhat like seeing Sean Connery walk into Q Branch and say "you must be joking" when seeing his kits.
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As always very very informative, and fun. But I have a reflection, with all these altoids and tictac empty containers, You must have the freshest breath on earth!
Great to see you back again. I've enjoyed your videos for years. I noticed your mention of carcinogenic properties of talc. It's not the talc that is carcinogenic, but the asbestos which is found native in talc. If there are worries in that regard, you can substitute one of the cornstarch-based powders.
It’s great, it honestly if you have an emergency kit, honestly if it’s an emergency, you could go without these basic items and be just fine. Until you can get items you need. But it’s supper cute though. I would like a more practical kit for myself that has a larger ration.
I think of it as a "backup". If while traveling, say my tooth brush happens to fall in the toilet (so it then gets tossed in the trash) I have a backup. This kit is like a life preserver on an airplane: fingers crossed I hope to never have occasion to actually use it!
On Dr bronners: I bought a quart of baby mild seven years ago. And a dollar store squeeze bottle (think a condiment bottle). Because I follow directions (Dilute! Dilute! Dilute!), I still have maybe a quarter left. It’s powerful stuff.
Such an inspiration! You are the Great GOD of Altoid Survival Tins/ Ultra super micro-ization!!! Yet another fantastic tutorial on how to upgrade my mini edc!
May I recommend using the mint Dr Bronner's? I've successfully and safely used it backpacking for teeth cleaning. Generally not supposed to swallow toithpaste and using soap, which could easily "clean you out" internally, helps remind you to stop it all out and rinse thoroughly. I'd also get rid of the soap bar and just pack another straw of Dr Bronner's. For such a short trip pack, I'd also recommend Colgate Whisps, which can be found at most drug stores, Walmart, etc. Not a full head travel brush by any stretch, but still usable, very packable, very cheap, readily available, and with a pick in the other end...so you could skip the toothpicks too. Search for some ultralight backpacking videos or blogs for additional ideas on packing really tiny and light weight.
I call them squash clamps because they squash flat for storage in wallet or pocket and they clamp the tin shut (so it won't bust open and spill the contents in a fall or while jostled about in a bag), plus thicker ones are a handy supply of on-the-go duct tape: ruclips.net/video/gqseV5yKjuw/видео.html
@@MeZillch I checked out the video and really enjoyed it. Even though some people might scoff at the idea I'm about to say - you should totally do it anyway - You should sell these. Even though people would be able to do it themselves, most people do not. They just want it done for them. You could probably get people to pay a handsome markup price. Plus I think it would be a fun gig. Great idea, thanks for the video!
Nice kit ,and we'll thought out for your own personal requirements, it's amazing what you can pack in a small tin, thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk.
I’m glad you showed this liquid storage method years ago. Now I buy plastic straws when ever I see them. Here in Europe it’s increasingly hard to find them since 1-2 years, because they are phased out of the shops until they are eventually forbidden as of July 2021 according to EU law. Until I run out of supplies I have to figure out a new method/material source. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes?
Mahalo (thanks) much MeZillch. Your videos are pure GOLD and always a treat to watch. I was worried when you slowed down last year but now we know you're safe and good to go. :) From your biggest fan in Hawaii, stay safe and keep strong my friend.
I’m not even sure if we can do the straw trick in the UK now. They’re getting rid of single use plastic, which I agree with, but it does change how we store things.
This is actually three different kits: 1) A toiletry kit; 2) a first-aid kit; and, 3) a survival kit. I’m not sure I would put all three kits in one. I would actually break it out into the three separate kits. The reason being, if all I was doing was going on a quick trip, then I don’t want to have to be bothered with all that first-aid and survival stuff when all I want is to brush my teeth. Ditto with the first aid kit. If I need first aid supplies, I don’t want to have to be rooting around the razor and shampoo looking for the first aid supplies. So, I would actually make each kit single-purpose. This also allows you to have slightly larger volumes of the supplies. For example, instead of just one bandaid, you could have 3-4, some gauze dressings, tape, and antibiotic ointment, and New-Skin. Maybe even some sterile water or cleansing solution for wound cleansing. Nevertheless, I really liked all the clever ideas for miniaturizing everything, and for all the tips for what to include.
I like your thinking here. For the smallest all in one, this is great. But if you have space for 3x this, I like your specificity. What would YOU put in each of the three kits? In particular, what goes in the “survival” kit?
@@DawnDavidson ... i'd like to hear about the survival kit too!
Those Altoids containers--no matter what shape or size--come in SO handy! I buy Altoids specifically for the case, the mints are just a bonus. They're perfect for things like corded earphones, earrings/small jewelry, medical goodies, etc., and they don't get squished or bent out of shape in your purse. Love 'em!
Great idea for the earrings in my purse etc!
Thanks!
The mints are good, but I'm pretty sure that if they stopped making the tins, they'd be out of business in months.
@@andreacook7431 right?? They make good sewing kits, pill boxes, key hiding spots, and somewhere I have directions for making them into travel games, using tiny magnets. I’ve seen them as first aid kits before, but never as intricate as this!
You can buy the tins many places online. A quick search can find them.
Before Altoids, there were Sucrets sore throat lozenges tins. That's what I remember using first, for fishing lures.
Alright, I find this extremely hilarious cause as a woman, I do have a very similarly sized and shaped tin that I use as my emergency kit. It came together with a pack of tampons like 10 years ago and I still had it with me, so one day I started fooling around to see what it could fit, and it's insane. I carry mine all the time and I store the following items: 2 full sized regular period pads, a couple band-aids, a panty liner, 3-4 pain med tablets (2 ibuprofen, 2 stronger ones for when period cramps HIT), a couple hairpins and a couple hairbands. It's obviously nowhere near as extreme as this, but it works for me and my daily "emergency" needs and it's very useful cause it literally fits any purse/bag/backpack you can ever carry (or like, pop it in a pocket of your clothing).
in high school in the '70s, a friend of mine put her monthly supplies in one of her dad's old Skoal cans. It lived in a jeans pocket ... and embarrassed the principal who confiscated it when he opened it ...
There's something so incredibly fun out of fitting so much utility into a little tin. The secret compartment in the razor handle is a nice touch. However, I rarely find a use for my compact kits and when I do want to get into them I dread the mess I have to repack if I want one item out of them. That's my problem, I know, so I'm not criticizing. I do love your ideas on this channel, I'm learning all kinds of fun things.
All good points. Sometimes less is more. I usually consider these tightly packed kits as "backup" to other kits so I typically don't even use them EXCEPT in an emergency.
My dilemma 😅 Like i expect hotel quality amenities in my tin. It’s a balance. This definitely gave me ideas and options.
@@MeZillch when using that foil wrapped scalpel blade you should carefully open by pulling the two layers apart at handle end and then pull out blade and flip around and reinsert handle end in the foil pocket. Insert just enough to leave blade exposed and then fold sides of foil tightly around the blade handle to form a gripe to extend your hold on the blade while you use it. This works great for quick and simple procedures. I am a veterinarian and I do this in situations where I don’t have room to open and sterile work field.
16:09 I thought of your comment when I saw him pull out the tic tac lol a lot of stuff to pack away for fresh breath....but your date will thank you 😊
If they're available near you, toothpaste / mouthwash tablets and soap swatches/sheets are an easier option for those that don't/can't make the plastic tubes.
You have inspired me to create a female inflight essentials in a 4" x 5" mesh zippered pouch for my narrow crossbody bag for the plane. I've learned so much.
Did you make a video on your female inflight essentials kit?
@@cheryldekoevend6626 No. I haven't but it is amazing to go smaller instead of larger.
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Do you have a list of inflight essentials for women?
@@cheryldekoevend6626 While inflight essentials are a personal choice, I chose the following: I created a small toiletries pouch (moisturizing stick for face, lips & hands; teeth wipes, face & hand wipes, Bryton Floss Stick; mirror; single dose eye drop). I created a medical pouch (1 day of meds & supplements; cold med; gum; glucose tablets). five surgical masks. My Dario blood glucose meter (it's extremely small). a steam eye mask and a regular eye mask. my 8" tablet, cellphone, in-ear noise cancelling headphone, multipart cable. Two protein bars and almonds.
I'd add Benadryl pill in kit in case of sudden inflammation. Great travel ideas! Thank you!
Very impressive packing. A Tardis travel pack.
These kind of projects are fascinating. I have been through this phase when I did some backpacking but eventually decided that this teeny tiny approach is not for me. Several reasons...1 a lot of the items in here you can find anywhere so there's no reason to bring them with you. Tissues, groc bags etc. 2 if you cannot find them then you may need more than the quantity that fits with a hundred other items in an Altoids can. 3 even in random emergencies you wouldn't need a lot of those items at all while some of them are redundant. And 4 you don't have to have everything in a little tin, you can disperse to pockets and other items.
What I ended up doing was really prioritizing and bringing more of the most versatile stuff. This is not a complete list at all but may start the wheels turning.
Start with a quart zipper bag, or a sandwich shaped Tupperware or something similar. Still small! Packs flat, holds a lot, cheap and is a small basin if needed! You want a motel sized soap or a 2 oz Bronner soap and be real. Good old soap is perfect for hair, face, body, dishes, shaving and hand wash laundry. Perfectly serviceable amount of Vaseline will fit in a screwtop contact lens case, with and use the other chamber for some Neosporin or itch relief cream. You want some medication, 5-10 benadryl, some aspirin, and some ibuprofen. These are for allergic emergency, cardiac emergency, and general pain relief respectively. A stack of alcohol swabs. A couple of maxi pads for bandaging as needed. They are remarkably thin now. A travel dental floss for string needs. Wrap some duct tape around a water bottle or on itself folded flat. Collapsing toothbrush. You can also tape down a needle and thread to any surface like the bottom of your kit so you don't poke yourself. Love the pop up sponges. They also have full sized washcloths that are pressed into a disc the size of a short stack of quarters. There are disposable fabricky cloths (handi-wipes) for almost any single use. You can get tiny little pellets of toothpaste or use baking soda or brush your teeth with Bronner. You don't need chemical sunscreen in a toiletry kit if you have a hat etc. You don't need deodorant if you wash a little more frequently, hand sanitizer doubles as deodorant and I would go with a moisturizing formula...and I would not skip hand sanitizer. Comb. Rubber band or ponytail band is very versatile. Tiny mirror from a makeup compact. Bandaids, whistle, paper clip, needle and tweezers. Etc. You also want to write your name, allergies and emergency contact info on something and laminate it with packing tape. Toilet paper! Save remnants at home, change the roll when there's like a half inch on there, take the tube out. Flatten and collect in a separate bag and bring a couple with you as needed.
When I did backpacking though Altoids cans were great for fire starting kits, could carry a flint and steel, some charred cloth (and make more in the tin) and dryer lint etc in it. Altoids can are great for a tiny medicine kit as well.
Great info!
Awesome list!! I need to follow all this to put in my EDC totebag.
Tyfs!! 👍😊
So there I was in a station caught with a stomach bug so I ran into the toilets only to discover the cubicle had no toilet paper. No problem I thought: I have my trusty Altoids tin with me. As I struggled to find my emergency toilet paper some of the contents spilled out of the box onto the floor. Undeterred I thought "I can gather all the bits up and put them into the compact plastic carrier bag that I carry". But in my haste I accidentally cut my finger on the paperclip. With blood soaking into the tissue paper I had to act fast and searched frantically for my single sticking plaster that I knew was in there. Whilst bending down to pick up all the pieces and fix my bleeding finger at the same time I felt a sharp pain in my chest. Fearing a heart attack I popped what I thought was a single aspirin into my mouth (wrapper included) and started chewing only to discover that I was chewing a tictak. I don't remember much about what happened next but I woke up on the floor in a mess. The janitor kindly let me have a spare pair of pants and my doctor said that I had probably constricted my blood supply bending over and then blacked out when I sat up. He advised against carrying a knife hung around my neck as it can cause sharp pains when bending over. Fortunately I can laugh about it all now.
Best comment ever!
Hahaha!
Oh my goodness.🤣
Love it!
@Chris.....You crack me up. You should write a book about your adventures, I'd buy it.
That has to be the most useful cutest pack i have ever seen. I feel like going and making one right now!!
I find this fascinating. I am literally watching to see just how many things he packed into an…Altoid tin😄☕️
Several years ago I watched a lot of these mini emergency kit videos. You probably can still find them on RUclips. I even made a couple for myself. This one has too much stuff that is redundant like at least 3 safety pins and the Dr. Bronner's soap plus the bar of soap. You wouldn't need both for a weekend. Those small bars of soap that hotels give away are great for travel size in a kit like this instead of cutting down a regular size cake of soap (thinner too).
Have you considered listing the contents of your kits somewhere on the outside of the tin? Maybe using a sharpie (might scratch off) or engraving them. It may ruin the altoid tin aesthetic, but knowing the contents of each tin at a glance would be valuable when it comes to replacing components that worsen over time, such as rubber bands. It may also be beneficial if someone else needs to use the kit (in an emergency situation), and needs to know what's inside. Just food for thought :)
Good points.
Could use a labeller to put then on the back.
I have a Brother ptouch lable printer and it's great for things like this.
I labelled my watercolour tin and they have lasted like new
I wrap the outside of my survival kit with a good long piece of Saran wrap it keeps the kit dry plus it can be used to wrap a sprained ankle or whatever you think of. Then I put one pair of Surgical rubber gloves around the Saran Wrap. The gloves can be turned inside out and used to transport water if you're needing to boil water to survive. Or you can use them if you squeamish about cleaning game or fish
That water in a glove idea will probably save a life! That one I am going to remember. Thank you.
Of all the folks doing videos like these, you are the GOAT when it to originality and creativety!
Thanks
I think one of the biggest "wow" moments I've had on youtube was when he pulled a space blanket out of a tic-tac survival kit! lol It was great and was something that got me thinking about what I could do for MY kit (that I still haven't made!)
Awesome kit as always. Suggestion. Crimp your scope and toothpaste in the middle for 2x usage.
Couple ideas: Benadryl - can be critical if you have an allergic reaction or sting. Aquamira Tablets - If you don't have a source of clean water or a filter available can bail you out temporarily. Leuko-tape - incredibly useful and can be used like moleskin to cover a blister. Victorinox Nail Clip 580 - could use this instead of having both the knife and nail clipper and reduce redundancy (although slightly fewer tools). Mini Bic lighter - can use to sterilize knife blade or pin, and I just like having them around for emergency/go bag and keep one in my car always as well. (a lot of this is more "emergency situation" stuff I would carry in backpacking kit or go-bag, but you said that was kind of your stated purpose at the beginning of the video).
This is great! I recently bought a new everyday bag for my phone, keys, wallet, etc, but it has this fun little zippered pocket that happens to be the perfect size for an Altoid tin. I have one in there for the usual minty goodness, but instead I just may have to make my own kit like this 🙌
thanks for the inspiration Mezillch .. I have built many miniature survival kits now out of Altoid tins sucret tins.. also wallet size zip cases... Using elastic to attach a emergency mylar blanket or super thin lightweight rain poncho to some of my survival kits.... I also sprung for a wazoo survival belt.. and filled it with my own supplies.. everything from the strip down keychain Swiss army knife..mini tiny flashlight ..mini .ferricium rod .. water bag with water purification tablets... 20 ft of # 90 Paracord.. plastic handcuff key... Miniature fishing kit... Aspirin.. anti-diarrheal.. in Benadryl tablets.... Band-aids .. in many other supplies fit in this survival belt.. along with $60 in cash! . I'm always wearing my belt so my emergency gear is always on me and I have passed through security metal detector wands no problem!
This is genius. Genuinely genius. I learned a lot just watching you make this kit. This is perfect for Onebag Reddit and for travel. Especially where many places allow only 15 lbs maximum for carry-on. These techniques would help a lot to cut weight down further.
Thank you very much for making theses great videos and sharing your experience and skills with us.
I found them very helpful I appreciate your help.
Some of my friends always make fun of my rucksack size, calling it parachute n such. And I’m in habit of carrying everything I think might come handy.
🙏♥️
Genius of a minimalism! The only thing I'd put in your tin is a short list of content for searching what somebody need as soon as possible. of I'm ready to get my own MZ T4. I have good metal box with separated top and bottom parts. I just don't remember exact sizes of this.
Dollar Tree Carrie’s those single use toothbrushes. They look like mini bottlebrushes and airlines will provide them in their complimentary kits. It wood make even more room!
Good tip!
wow I am thoroughly impressed with this cute and super functional kit! thank you so much for sharing!
I think there’s an undetectable extension charm on that tin! 🧙
I have an undetectable extension charm on my stomach. Even when I feel full there's STILL more room for ice cream!
@@MeZillch me too! I do believe we have a dedicated ice-cream stomach which is quite separate from the other, and very needy!
Great video thank you, full of tips and ideas. One thing I also pack in mine is a small contact lens case cut in half and filled with solution - which can be used as an emergency eye wash/eye bath. 👍
Wow happy to see your video ✔✔✔
Aww I remember these from the early days of Pinterest! I need to make a new GI kit: fennel seeds, ginger & peppermint candies (or Altoids themselves, but only peppermint is effective, other ones are artificially flavored), herbal tea, and lactase pills (if applicable lol) !
This is bloody brilliant! It reminds me of the clowns who get into an incredibly small car.I had to watch the video twice.This is a great travel tip! 🚙👍👍👍
Yep!
A circus "clown car" is EXACTLY what this video brought to mind!
A never ending stream of goodies came tumbling forth....but how could it possibly all fit in there!🤔
Loved it! 😁👍🏻
I love to visit or go camping on the spur of the moment. I've also been left homeless with NO prior planning or experience. I'm watching ALL of these. You never know.
I clicked like even before the video started!!
Still love your videos and ideas !
I must say, this is a cool video! I like that mini pen! Thank you for sharing!!
You need to add a small tube of superglue (1 gram). Great for glueing small cuts. And some alcohol, you can put it in those little perfume tester bottles. I have similar setup as yours, just in regular toiletries bag. You have great channel, love this stuff!
I use Celox a bleed stop powder. Wound Seal also has small packets.
@@fanofrunbot9771 Sounds like US products?
@@zelja. We used them in the Army. Medics called them "Hemostat" powder. Put on a bleed and it coagulates immediately. An update of WWII "sulfa powder". I do think they're US made.
Normal superglue can’t be used as it’s extremely toxic if it enters the bloodstream. My Mother almost died from this.
With your genius for miniaturization, I'd love to see what you could do with one of those nylon money belts (about $ 15 on Amazon) with the zip compartments. Welcome back!
Thanks. I had a money belt once, decades ago, but now I just keep a $20 bill under my insole. I'll take a look at the modern ones though.
I made several kits for craft tools. Crochet kit, knitting kit, nalbinding kit, quilting kit, and more. Just drop it in the bag, no more scrabbling in the bag for tools.
This is so useful, thank you. You have inspired me to make an emergency kit for my children.
Just a thought...emergencies don't always happen when you are at home...you should have mininprovisions on your bike ...in your car..
In your diaper back...in your purse...in your back pocket...in your satchel...you can be prepared from wherever you are caught in need of a go bag
Good points. I like to carry such things on my key chain or in my wallet, since I always have them on me every day.
I'd add a Benadryl or two! Very interesting to watch. Amazing all you packed in!
That is very handy! I have a few extra small tins. This would make an excellent kit to produce! 😎👍
A way to store Vaseline is to make a mini grease gun by using a syringe. Take a needle less syringe of any size from 1 ml on up and melt the Vaseline so it's very liquid. Pull up the liquid and let it cool. I usually use at least a 3 ml syringe.
Boy, lots of commenters freaked out that this kit contains a vial of white powder and now you want to add a syringe?! Ha ha, just kidding. I guess that would be a good way to carry Vaseline. Thanks. (I mostly travel by car so TSA inspection is not on my mind much.)
@MeZillch It obviously would be too large for the tin. This is just a general tip to keep it handy in a tool kit. I know back in the 70s, kids claimed to mainline peanut butter, but it would be rather tricky to do that or Vaseline.
Finally we've been waiting for you to make another video. So thank you for sharing, that kit is so awesome!! Still can't wait for more video's
Just amazing the variety of uses in a breath freshener tin!
I need to have a few packed up and ready to go when I'm away from the conveniences I of home, vehicles and ways to find what I might need
brilliant
7 years and his content is still the same. Ah perfection
Clever. Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.
Loved this! The tiny floss holder. Must make it😁😁😁
It's amazing that all those items fits in a altoids mint tin. Great video
I took a lot of good ideas from this video, thank you so much!!
I love watching these!! I have a bit of an obsession with organizers and "what's in my pack"s. xD Also! One regular aspirin = 4 baby aspirin
It's good to see you again, everything you take in such a small place seems amazing if everything is put in order. Greetings from Spain!!!
Best toiletry kit on TY!!!
Good ideas in this video. Thank you. Durban, South Africa
Show! Great to see a new kit of yours! Welcome back ... I hope many more videos of you come out!
I got a lot of great ideas for items that fit in Altoids tins from this presentation. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment.
Very cool! ☆
2 additional ideas: A Barbie/doll comb for an even smaller one, and real mints (like the ones from this tin box) as breath freshener. TicTacts may taste nice, but the amount of sugar overshoots the amount of mint oil. And sugar feeds the "stink-pooping mouth bacteria", so it will help 3 minutes and then it get's even worse.
If you don't absolutely need the secret compartement of the razor, you can cut the handle (nearly) completely off.
Where were you - long time no see. Perfectly stuffed as per usual. All the very best to you and yours 👍 👍 👍 🍻
So glad to see you back man. Another great video! Love kits of all shapes and sizes
Imagine if the government set him up with a budget & assistants and told him he had 10 cubic inches in a battle rattle combat vest to design kits for Special Ops teams like Delta & Seals for Mission Assist, Escape & Evasion and Morale? Watching his videos is somewhat like seeing Sean Connery walk into Q Branch and say "you must be joking" when seeing his kits.
I guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any tricks you can give me
@Brady Tony instablaster =)
@Lionel Emilio I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Lionel Emilio DAMN IT ACTUALLY WORKED :O Literally hacked my IG login after about 45 mins of using the site.
Had to pay 15 $ but for sure worth the price =)
Thank you so much you saved my account!
Amazed! Love all that went into this video & have a handful of Altoids tins. This would be great to do with my sons. Thank you so much! :) God Bless
It's unbelievable what you fit in a tiny Altoids tin, it was like a clown car, the stuff just kept coming out! 😂
Please make videos regularly! I love watching your videos and having tons of inspiration for EDC!
Thanks. I wish I had the time.
Thank you for sharing. you put a lot of work into your little travel/emergency kit.
As always very very informative, and fun. But I have a reflection, with all these altoids and tictac empty containers, You must have the freshest breath on earth!
MeZillch, you’re a Genius. I wish I have a talent you have. Thank you
This is an outstanding kit !
Lovely. Very complete
Wow!!! You made all fit in an altoids tin box!!
I need to put something together for myself to carry in my daily use backpack
Got a lot of ideas from this video and the comments!
Thank you :)
Great to see you back again. I've enjoyed your videos for years. I noticed your mention of carcinogenic properties of talc. It's not the talc that is carcinogenic, but the asbestos which is found native in talc. If there are worries in that regard, you can substitute one of the cornstarch-based powders.
I see. Talc is ok but it's the asbestos in it that causes the cancer. Got it. Thnx
@@MeZillch Indeed so. Not sure if it still is, but talc used to be added to white rice during processing.
It’s great, it honestly if you have an emergency kit, honestly if it’s an emergency, you could go without these basic items and be just fine. Until you can get items you need. But it’s supper cute though. I would like a more practical kit for myself that has a larger ration.
I think of it as a "backup". If while traveling, say my tooth brush happens to fall in the toilet (so it then gets tossed in the trash) I have a backup. This kit is like a life preserver on an airplane: fingers crossed I hope to never have occasion to actually use it!
Watching your sped-up sections at 0.25x time is... comedy gold!
Excellent design for a toiletries kit!
On Dr bronners:
I bought a quart of baby mild seven years ago. And a dollar store squeeze bottle (think a condiment bottle).
Because I follow directions (Dilute! Dilute! Dilute!), I still have maybe a quarter left. It’s powerful stuff.
Yes, very concentrated stuff. I even find diluting it 10:1 works for many situations but usually I do closer to 4:1 or 5:1.
Great kit
Wow! Great kit, thanks for sharing.
Such an inspiration! You are the Great GOD of Altoid Survival Tins/ Ultra super micro-ization!!! Yet another fantastic tutorial on how to upgrade my mini edc!
So cool! Great compact kit.😊
I love it... single use toilet paper
Loved the comedy factor at the start of this, well done, great kit too.
May I recommend using the mint Dr Bronner's? I've successfully and safely used it backpacking for teeth cleaning. Generally not supposed to swallow toithpaste and using soap, which could easily "clean you out" internally, helps remind you to stop it all out and rinse thoroughly. I'd also get rid of the soap bar and just pack another straw of Dr Bronner's.
For such a short trip pack, I'd also recommend Colgate Whisps, which can be found at most drug stores, Walmart, etc. Not a full head travel brush by any stretch, but still usable, very packable, very cheap, readily available, and with a pick in the other end...so you could skip the toothpicks too.
Search for some ultralight backpacking videos or blogs for additional ideas on packing really tiny and light weight.
Colgate Wisp, no h.
Genius clamp idea!
I call them squash clamps because they squash flat for storage in wallet or pocket and they clamp the tin shut (so it won't bust open and spill the contents in a fall or while jostled about in a bag), plus thicker ones are a handy supply of on-the-go duct tape: ruclips.net/video/gqseV5yKjuw/видео.html
@@MeZillch I checked out the video and really enjoyed it. Even though some people might scoff at the idea I'm about to say - you should totally do it anyway - You should sell these. Even though people would be able to do it themselves, most people do not. They just want it done for them. You could probably get people to pay a handsome markup price. Plus I think it would be a fun gig. Great idea, thanks for the video!
Alcohol cleaning wipe can also be used for emergency tinder to start a fire
You are a super cool guy! Thank you for your videos!
I love tiny kits
So happy to see this pop up in my feed. Great vid as usual
Thanks
Nice kit ,and we'll thought out for your own personal requirements, it's amazing what you can pack in a small tin, thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk.
Awesome ideas 💡
A quick trip aka apocalypse 😂
Glad to see you are back at it. Excellent video as always. Thank you!
Thanks
Welcome Back! Your videos have never disappointed.
I would love to see your updated edc and pocket organizer!
I’m glad you showed this liquid storage method years ago. Now I buy plastic straws when ever I see them. Here in Europe it’s increasingly hard to find them since 1-2 years, because they are phased out of the shops until they are eventually forbidden as of July 2021 according to EU law. Until I run out of supplies I have to figure out a new method/material source. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes?
For substance that eat through plastic, like liquid bleach, I use small glass vials made for perfume samples. They are bulkier though.
Mahalo (thanks) much MeZillch. Your videos are pure GOLD and always a treat to watch. I was worried when you slowed down last year but now we know you're safe and good to go. :) From your biggest fan in Hawaii, stay safe and keep strong my friend.
Aloha Hawaii!
I’m not even sure if we can do the straw trick in the UK now. They’re getting rid of single use plastic, which I agree with, but it does change how we store things.
can use comb to remove cholla and other cactus spines
I'm wondering if the desiccant has dried out the dental floss, rubber band, etc., which don't usually get dry in just one year.
absolutely brilliant
I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
Good video! Thanks
Good to see you back. I love your creativity (no hommo :)