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.
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.
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?
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 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!)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
I'll tell you a secret: The tin was glued in place (double sided adhesive taped to my counter top) because I knew I was going to make a sped up reverse video and I wanted it to not be jittery. That part of the vid serves as my repacking instruction guide!
@@MeZillch lol, I never check things here on youtube, so I've just now rewatched some old vids and noticed your reply. Thanks for the insight into the 'movie magic'. Very clever.
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.
Huge fan! Glad to see you still making vids! I've watched all of your videos and made many of your kits, mods, etc. I wanted to make 2 requests. 1. Will we ever get to see the first aid Altoids tin I've seen in the background in other vids? 2. Do you have or could you show a tutorial on how to make the keychain glow fob fire starting kit?
THANKS! Good to hear from a fan. The first aid kit is nothing more than a bunch of Band-aids (plasters as they call them in some parts) because I couldn't find a good, condensed, first aid manual that would fit too. That is a long term project I guess. The keychain glow fob fire starting kit will probably never get an independent video because it is made from techniques I've already posted but here is a quick explanation: Buy a "Mouse Firesteel - Misch Metal Ferro Rod Blank - 1/8" x 2" from Going Gear goinggear.com/products/mouse-firesteel-misch-metal-ferro-rod-blank-1-8-x-2?variant=27151259795556 [You can shorten the metal firesteel with a hacksaw if you find it too long by the way.] Wrap it with a coil of jute twine from a gardening store or bought online. Then wrap that with glow-in-the-dark tape. I like "JVCC GLW-24 Professional Glow in the Dark Tape". It is thick and hard to bend but easier if you gently peel away the hard top layer, if I recall correctly. (You also could fold it into a skinny triangular prism shape maybe?) Stick this assembly in a large, clear , plastic straw (I got mine from a restaurant before straws became "illegal"). Shorten and seal the straws ends like I show in th-cam.com/video/Z9dBxJjFdwM/w-d-xo.html Pierce the top of the tube with a red hot, unbent, all metal (many are coated with plastic) paper clip or big pin/needle/etc. to form a hole to attach a small split ring bought from a key maker or hardware store to attach to a keychain. Good luck. My design got grungy after a year so I no longer wear it. I now carry a tiny aluminum whistle wrapped with the same brand of glow tape. To keep the expensive tape protected from wear I then wrapped it all with another layer of clear packing tape.
Nice. I think you should label the fluids. It would be very easy to forget the contents over time. Also a small printed list of the tins content would be handy
I usually squish the plastic straws flat and write on them with a ball point pen before filling. The ink wears off but the pen's impression into the plastic remains.
Is that magnifier strong enough to start a fire when using the sun? Also, one of those straws you have that have the bubble in them, it would be interesting to see how they compare to a bubble level and see how accurate that would be as a level.
Probably not where I live, but maybe you could start a fire with the magnifier if you live near the equator and only start fires with mid day sun.
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@MeZillch There appears to be an unoccupied space after you fold the tooth brush (between a brush and a hinge). Not a lot of space, but perhaps enough to hide tiny items there, like straws with baking soda/toothpaste, to create a kit similarly as you used a secret compartment in your shaving kit? Maybe you can gain even more space if you remove some plastic from the sloping part of the handle and make it thinner? What do you think? Have you considered using this place? Best regards and congratulations on your creativity. Your videos are fun to watch.
Thanks. Well the baking soda in the straw mixed into a paste I suppose can act as a deodorant but to tell you the truth I'm just a soap and water kinda guy (most of the time).
At 5:30 the alcohol wipe is for sterilizing a knife in case you have to perform an operation upon yourself. What kind of weekend trips is this guy going on?
There's at least one knife, so no it would not be allowed, as is, without removing it pre-trip. My trips are usually local excursions by car though, so this would not be a concern for me.
Thanks, but then it is not sterile. Keep in mind the dental floss in this kit is to be used AS dental floss, whereas in survival kits it is meant more as compact cordage.
Good idea, but not suitable for planes with the blades... I would change the pen for another one like the replacement of the 91mm Victorinox. This are pressurised so don't mess with the ink and write in any position, even upside down.
Yes, I usually drive, but the knife would have to be ditched for airline travel. . . .I once snapped off the blade of a mini-knife pre-flight and guess what? They never even looked at it so there was no need for me to have snapped it off in a door jam!
Fascinating, as always. A few thoughts on the dental hygiene components: There is also a finger toothbrush made by Bob Barker for certain prisons that quite small and lightweight. You can easily find it on the company website for sale in bulk, not sure if there's another way to get them. Google Images will bring it up too. As a toothpaste alternative, there are toothpaste tablets called Dent Tabs that are marketed as part of the movement to reduce the use of plastics in our daily lives. Each tablet is the size of an aspirin tablet like the ones in your kit. I use these myself and recommend them highly. On a personal note, I ran across this video yesterday after tracking down your old video series on maxing out a Maxpedition pocket organizer. I got the same model way back when inspired by your series. I'm not a tool guy, so mine is quite different, but I wanted to refresh myself on your set up to get some new ideas. It was really cool to discover that you are still producing content like this. Since you didn't allow comments back in the day, I want to share how much I've been influenced by your approach to this stuff. I was into EDC anyway, but you really changed the way that I think about it. That's totally how I learned to spot items like the toothpaste tabs and finger brush, so it's cool to be able to share them on your latest video.
Thanks. I checked out that finger toothbrush as per your advice. If I saw one in a store I'd probably buy it but I don't like that you need to wash your hands prior to use whereas I often brush my teeth without having just washed my hands.
Since this kit contains a knife its not the one I use for air travel. Part of the purpose for the plastic bag is to dump the contents out quickly, if need be, BTW.
Hmm. So you want to comb your hair or need an aspirin, You have to dig through this kit and keep all the mini this and thats from scattering, then carefully repack, just so. That TP isn't even adequate for a single use. Not for me at all. Cute that you got so much in so tiny a package, and the extra bags are a great suggestion. I'd edit for less stuff but a bit larger, more easily accessed kit. It would work better for me. Thank you for sharing, I bet a lot of people would find it works for them.
For me this kit is a backup, say for emergency use. Being tightly packed and condensed is the whole point and ease of access and ease of quickly repacking isn't. If all goes well I'll never have need to use this kit but I'll feel more secure knowing I have it on me, just in case.
For many years I've ' made up' a tin similar to this but not containing quite so much. To be honest this contains way too much ' stuff' to be practical. . The packing and subsequent unpacking looks a nightmare. Buy anything from certain countries ...you can unpack it ...but sure as heck never get it back in the box to return . 🙈
Densely packed tins like this I often carry as a "back up" to my main, day to day use kit. In an ideal world one never needs to open the backup to retrieve anything, but if you do forget to pack, say, nail clippers, or whatever, and need them in a pinch, you've got 'em! Kind of like a spare tire in a car. Fingers crossed, you'll never touch it.
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 ...
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!
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.
Several years ago I watched a lot of these mini emergency kit videos. You probably can still find them on TH-cam. 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).
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 used a knife to cut down the comb for example. It also could be used to cut paracord to make a drying line for clothing in the hotel bathroom over the bath tub.
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! 😁👍🏻
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.
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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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!
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 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 🙌
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).
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.
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
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 😊
Very impressive packing. A Tardis travel pack.
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.
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!
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
That has to be the most useful cutest pack i have ever seen. I feel like going and making one right now!!
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!)
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.
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Love it!
@Chris.....You crack me up. You should write a book about your adventures, I'd buy it.
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!
7 years and his content is still the same. Ah perfection
Still love your videos and ideas !
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.
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!!!
I'd add a Benadryl or two! Very interesting to watch. Amazing all you packed in!
This is so useful, thank you. You have inspired me to make an emergency kit for my children.
That is very handy! I have a few extra small tins. This would make an excellent kit to produce! 😎👍
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 amazing that all those items fits in a altoids mint tin. Great video
Show! Great to see a new kit of yours! Welcome back ... I hope many more videos of you come out!
Clever. Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.
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.
I got a lot of great ideas for items that fit in Altoids tins from this presentation. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment.
I took a lot of good ideas from this video, thank you so much!!
So cool! Great compact kit.😊
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.
Great kit
Thank you for sharing. you put a lot of work into your little travel/emergency kit.
Where were you - long time no see. Perfectly stuffed as per usual. All the very best to you and yours 👍 👍 👍 🍻
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!
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!
Glad to see you are back at it. Excellent video as always. Thank you!
Thanks
Watching your sped-up sections at 0.25x time is... comedy gold!
Best toiletry kit on TY!!!
Wow! Great kit, thanks for sharing.
So happy to see this pop up in my feed. Great vid as usual
Thanks
Good to see you back. I love your creativity (no hommo :)
for some reason that reverse-played repacking outro was immensely satisfying. always great to see more micro from MeZillch.
I'll tell you a secret: The tin was glued in place (double sided adhesive taped to my counter top) because I knew I was going to make a sped up reverse video and I wanted it to not be jittery. That part of the vid serves as my repacking instruction guide!
@@MeZillch lol, I never check things here on youtube, so I've just now rewatched some old vids and noticed your reply. Thanks for the insight into the 'movie magic'. Very clever.
Awesome ideas 💡
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 :)
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.
Wow. That's super impressive!
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.
Listerine strips for the mouthwash option? A razor head (just the head, not the shaft) & maybe "dude" body powder for deodorant? Great stuff!
Interesting ideas.
excellent idea!! thanks!!
Huge fan! Glad to see you still making vids! I've watched all of your videos and made many of your kits, mods, etc. I wanted to make 2 requests. 1. Will we ever get to see the first aid Altoids tin I've seen in the background in other vids? 2. Do you have or could you show a tutorial on how to make the keychain glow fob fire starting kit?
THANKS! Good to hear from a fan. The first aid kit is nothing more than a bunch of Band-aids (plasters as they call them in some parts) because I couldn't find a good, condensed, first aid manual that would fit too. That is a long term project I guess. The keychain glow fob fire starting kit will probably never get an independent video because it is made from techniques I've already posted but here is a quick explanation: Buy a "Mouse Firesteel - Misch Metal Ferro Rod Blank - 1/8" x 2" from Going Gear goinggear.com/products/mouse-firesteel-misch-metal-ferro-rod-blank-1-8-x-2?variant=27151259795556
[You can shorten the metal firesteel with a hacksaw if you find it too long by the way.]
Wrap it with a coil of jute twine from a gardening store or bought online. Then wrap that with glow-in-the-dark tape. I like "JVCC GLW-24 Professional Glow in the Dark Tape". It is thick and hard to bend but easier if you gently peel away the hard top layer, if I recall correctly. (You also could fold it into a skinny triangular prism shape maybe?) Stick this assembly in a large, clear , plastic straw (I got mine from a restaurant before straws became "illegal"). Shorten and seal the straws ends like I show in th-cam.com/video/Z9dBxJjFdwM/w-d-xo.html
Pierce the top of the tube with a red hot, unbent, all metal (many are coated with plastic) paper clip or big pin/needle/etc. to form a hole to attach a small split ring bought from a key maker or hardware store to attach to a keychain. Good luck. My design got grungy after a year so I no longer wear it. I now carry a tiny aluminum whistle wrapped with the same brand of glow tape. To keep the expensive tape protected from wear I then wrapped it all with another layer of clear packing tape.
@@MeZillch Great!! Thank you so much for the explanation and for replying. I look forward to more vids soon!
great questions thanks for asking!
Nice. I think you should label the fluids. It would be very easy to forget the contents over time. Also a small printed list of the tins content would be handy
I usually squish the plastic straws flat and write on them with a ball point pen before filling. The ink wears off but the pen's impression into the plastic remains.
You're the James Bond's "Q" for the altoids tin kits.....
the legend is back!
where is the microfilm compartment?
Good luck getting a straw full of baking soda through airport security 😉
And what about people boarding with pens in their pockets? Do the break them open to inspect their innards?
I got a snack sized ziplock bag of baking soda through 😂
Well, now let’s not forget how we have a straw full of white powder, a razor blade and a card and mirror
Hell yeah
Impressive 🤗
Is that magnifier strong enough to start a fire when using the sun? Also, one of those straws you have that have the bubble in them, it would be interesting to see how they compare to a bubble level and see how accurate that would be as a level.
Probably not where I live, but maybe you could start a fire with the magnifier if you live near the equator and only start fires with mid day sun.
@MeZillch
There appears to be an unoccupied space after you fold the tooth brush (between a brush and a hinge).
Not a lot of space, but perhaps enough to hide tiny items there, like straws with baking soda/toothpaste, to create a kit similarly as you used a secret compartment in your shaving kit? Maybe you can gain even more space if you remove some plastic from the sloping part of the handle and make it thinner?
What do you think? Have you considered using this place?
Best regards and congratulations on your creativity. Your videos are fun to watch.
Thanks. Good points.
Brilliant
Love your videos, you're one of the most creative people on TH-cam! One problem with this kit however, what do you do for deodorant?
Thanks. Well the baking soda in the straw mixed into a paste I suppose can act as a deodorant but to tell you the truth I'm just a soap and water kinda guy (most of the time).
@@MeZillch good to know. Again, I love the creatively and your devotion to everything miniature and useful. Thanks for making such great videos!
Milk of Magnesia is a very effective non aluminium deodorant. Just dab it on.
If you switch the bar soap for lye soap that'll take care of 90% of anything that makes a human smell for about 3 days.
A quick trip aka apocalypse 😂
Also, after you use the alcohol pad don't throw it away, you can dampen it and use it again.
Once soiled from previous use?
How cool!!
At 5:30 the alcohol wipe is for sterilizing a knife in case you have to perform an operation upon yourself.
What kind of weekend trips is this guy going on?
"Surgery" as in cutting off a hang nail or picking out sand particles from a scrapped knee.
I think you need to add anti allergy like claritin or benadryl.
please do videos on best way 2 carry 1/4 bits not in an altoid kit just the set with or without screwdriver
Search my TH-cam videos for "bits" and you'll find vids like these: th-cam.com/video/XlVdEuR2urw/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/8JQRH5UEUAY/w-d-xo.html
@@MeZillch but like 1's that fit in your pocket without jabbing u and a vid on the best ratchet sets
Would this not be allowed in your carry on if your flying ?
There's at least one knife, so no it would not be allowed, as is, without removing it pre-trip. My trips are usually local excursions by car though, so this would not be a concern for me.
You can save space by wrapping dental floss around the sewing kit or tooth brush.
Thanks, but then it is not sterile. Keep in mind the dental floss in this kit is to be used AS dental floss, whereas in survival kits it is meant more as compact cordage.
Love it
Prefilled miniature toothbrushes are now available and are much smaller than that shown.
I'll be on the lookout for them.
@@MeZillch I get a whole package of them at Walmart. They already have the toothpaste imbedded in the bristles.
@@mikeylorene Thx
Good idea, but not suitable for planes with the blades...
I would change the pen for another one like the replacement of the 91mm Victorinox. This are pressurised so don't mess with the ink and write in any position, even upside down.
Yes, I usually drive, but the knife would have to be ditched for airline travel. . . .I once snapped off the blade of a mini-knife pre-flight and guess what? They never even looked at it so there was no need for me to have snapped it off in a door jam!
Fascinating, as always.
A few thoughts on the dental hygiene components:
There is also a finger toothbrush made by Bob Barker for certain prisons that quite small and lightweight. You can easily find it on the company website for sale in bulk, not sure if there's another way to get them. Google Images will bring it up too.
As a toothpaste alternative, there are toothpaste tablets called Dent Tabs that are marketed as part of the movement to reduce the use of plastics in our daily lives. Each tablet is the size of an aspirin tablet like the ones in your kit. I use these myself and recommend them highly.
On a personal note, I ran across this video yesterday after tracking down your old video series on maxing out a Maxpedition pocket organizer. I got the same model way back when inspired by your series. I'm not a tool guy, so mine is quite different, but I wanted to refresh myself on your set up to get some new ideas. It was really cool to discover that you are still producing content like this.
Since you didn't allow comments back in the day, I want to share how much I've been influenced by your approach to this stuff. I was into EDC anyway, but you really changed the way that I think about it. That's totally how I learned to spot items like the toothpaste tabs and finger brush, so it's cool to be able to share them on your latest video.
Thanks. I checked out that finger toothbrush as per your advice. If I saw one in a store I'd probably buy it but I don't like that you need to wash your hands prior to use whereas I often brush my teeth without having just washed my hands.
Where you going?
Imagine being asked to open your bag at the airport 🤣
Since this kit contains a knife its not the one I use for air travel. Part of the purpose for the plastic bag is to dump the contents out quickly, if need be, BTW.
It is so cute. You may want to sale them. I buy one. Peace! I am going to make one though and keep in the car.
Hmm.
So you want to comb your hair or need an aspirin,
You have to dig through this kit and keep all the mini this and thats from scattering, then carefully repack, just so.
That TP isn't even adequate for a single use.
Not for me at all.
Cute that you got so much in so tiny a package, and the extra bags are a great suggestion.
I'd edit for less stuff but a bit larger, more easily accessed kit.
It would work better for me.
Thank you for sharing, I bet a lot of people would find it works for them.
For me this kit is a backup, say for emergency use. Being tightly packed and condensed is the whole point and ease of access and ease of quickly repacking isn't. If all goes well I'll never have need to use this kit but I'll feel more secure knowing I have it on me, just in case.
that's more than my wife and I travel with and we're both women
Do you sell these
No, sorry, it is a DIY kit you make to fit your specific needs.
How did I get here?
For many years I've ' made up' a tin similar to this but not containing quite so much. To be honest this contains way too much ' stuff' to be practical. . The packing and subsequent unpacking looks a nightmare. Buy anything from certain countries ...you can unpack it ...but sure as heck never get it back in the box to return . 🙈
Densely packed tins like this I often carry as a "back up" to my main, day to day use kit. In an ideal world one never needs to open the backup to retrieve anything, but if you do forget to pack, say, nail clippers, or whatever, and need them in a pinch, you've got 'em! Kind of like a spare tire in a car. Fingers crossed, you'll never touch it.
It's been five months now since your last video. Will there be more coming in the near future?
I sure hope so.
Thanks. More stuff is in the works.
Save your TicTac boxes for spices, salt, pepper, etc.
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 ...
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.
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.
Awesome kit as always. Suggestion. Crimp your scope and toothpaste in the middle for 2x usage.
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 TH-cam. 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).
I'd add Benadryl pill in kit in case of sudden inflammation. Great travel ideas! Thank you!
I clicked like even before the video started!!
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.
Why do you need a knife in a toiletry kit?
I used a knife to cut down the comb for example. It also could be used to cut paracord to make a drying line for clothing in the hotel bathroom over the bath tub.
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! 😁👍🏻
Wow happy to see your video ✔✔✔
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 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.
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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!
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
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 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 🙌
wow I am thoroughly impressed with this cute and super functional kit! thank you so much for sharing!
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).
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.
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.