Caching cotainers

Osluxa · Post by **Osluxa** » 14 January 07 11:18 pm

I'm working on a new Geo-challenge and will need to source 40 or more identical cache containers (Low cost). Something of similar shape and size to the eclipse mint boxes (I cant see myself getting through 40 odd packets of mints) preferable with little or no external wording/graphics. Any ideas/advice would be appreciated.

crew 153 · Post by **crew 153** » 14 January 07 11:36 pm

Film canisters?

I can't believe I said that. Did I tell you I HATE micros..

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 15 January 07 6:52 am

crew 153 wrote:Film canisters?

I can't believe I said that. Did I tell you I HATE micros..

Have a bit of trouble finding them then

JackHenry · Post by **JackHenry** » 15 January 07 7:28 am

Go to your local 1 hour photo place (Rabbit here in SA) and ask them for the cannisters. They just throw them out and usually have a ton of them.

grewar · Post by **grewar** » 15 January 07 8:42 am

Chicken Feed in tassie, Red Dot in WA and Spotlight most places sell mini plastic containers with lids often in bulk...cost is often less than a dollar each

Post by **caughtatwork** » 15 January 07 9:16 am

crew 153 wrote:Film canisters?

I can't believe I said that. Did I tell you I HATE micros..

35mm film cannisters are not waterproof. Something VERY important where it rains a bit.

200ml sistema containers (around $2.00 each) may suffice and can be sourced by places like Big W (Woolworths), Coles, Bunnings, etc. They are a lot more water resistant.

crew 153 · Post by **crew 153** » 15 January 07 10:11 am

Mr Router wrote:
crew 153 wrote:Film canisters?

I can't believe I said that. Did I tell you I HATE micros..
Have a bit of trouble finding them then

Only when they are placed in rockpiles or in 100 acres of bushland..

Wingaap · Post by **Wingaap** » 15 January 07 11:08 am

Also simply by putting the word out you will probably come up with sufficient eclipse containers.

I've got 10 in stock that I'm willing to 'donate' to your cause.

ps....before you ask....no I dont eat all of these mints....I've simply asked anyone/everyone to collect them for me

astroboy1967 · Post by **astroboy1967** » 15 January 07 11:27 am

"excess consumption may have a laxative effect"

president & 1st lady · Post by **president & 1st lady** » 15 January 07 11:36 am

We have a few eclipse mint containers of various colours floating around that you are welcome to have. They paint pretty well with a spray paint if you need them plain.

1st lady

president & 1st lady · Post by **president & 1st lady** » 15 January 07 11:37 am

M&Ms cylinders are also good, they come in two sizes and various colours. Also spray alright and are more waterproof then film canisters. Also have a few of those.

1st lady

Papa Bear_Left · Post by **Papa Bear_Left** » 15 January 07 12:06 pm

Waterproof match containers are very well sealed (they've passed the PBL Swimming Pool Test with flying colours!) and usually available at $2-type shops for a buck each.
You might be able to get a box of them cheaper if you ask for a bulk discount!

JackHenry · Post by **JackHenry** » 15 January 07 12:53 pm

Or, you could come over to SA and do this cache 
<a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_de ... br> and if you're real quick grab an FTF at the same time.

astroboy1967 · Post by **astroboy1967** » 15 January 07 1:19 pm

What an excellent idea!

Team Wibble · Post by **Team Wibble** » 15 January 07 1:42 pm

JackHenry wrote:Or, you could come over to SA and do this cache 
<a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_de ... br> and if you're real quick grab an FTF at the same time.

Yes, please do! Can't believe no-one's attempted it yet. From memory there's about 6 eclipse mints containers in there. If I hadn't just put that cache out, I would have been happy to contribute to your cause.