Mini Urban Altoids EDC Tin (v1.0) by TheUrbanPrepper
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There are times when carrying a full size Altoids Tin is not conducive, especially with front pants pocket carrying. The Urban Altoids "Mini" EDC Tin uses an Altoids Smalls container and can fit conveniently in the small watch pocket of jeans. The items contained in this tin are primarily intended for urban EDC purposes, however several of the items could be used in a emergency/survival situation. In an effort to keep all of the items secure and organized while in the tin, miniature magnets have been retrofitted on the tin and some individual items using Gorilla Glue as an adhesive. This would be an extremely poor kit to carry in the Amazon jungle, but highly beneficial to have at work, home, out of town travel and during errands in an urban environment.
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I happened to have an empty Altoids smalls tin so I decided to have it in hand while I watched this video to give me a better idea of scale. I'm dumbfounded - it's crazy how much you got in there! Hats off to you sir!
I always learn something new from your videos. They are well thought out and are based in the reality of how they will be used. I appreciate the effort and thought that you put into all of your kits, bags, tools, everything. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching and learning. Trading info is what this community is all about. Thanks again. Peace.
+TheMisterMonkeyman Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
+TheUrbanPrep
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Watching this, two thoughts came to my mind that can improve the kit slightly:
First off and this might or might not work, can you stuff the matches into the whistle??? They are both meant for survival situations only and you will probably never used them urbanly, so they make sense to go together to save space (again I am not sure if it is possible to stuff them inside.
Second and I truly see potential in this, I suggest that before wrapping the tape round the paperclip,you pull the lose end 90 degrees, then wrap, then retuck the loose end of the paperclip, the idea is that you can use the paperclip as a "pointy" tool (eg to push reset buttons) without having to remove the tape
What do you do if someone asks you if they can have a mint
Sorry, mint machine broke
take out the mini knife and stab them, therefore you dont have to answer that question
SparkyRaegun isn’t dat murder tho
You didn’t specify if you wanted it to be legal
@@SparkyRaegun how? It's small and how?
Do I have to stab it multiple?
Very well done. Thanks for taking the time to put up such an informative video jam packed with great ideas and common sense strategies for micro storage. And for taking the time to offer the PDF file to go with. A lot of times we watch good vids, but then forget a lot of what we saw. The PDF is a nice touch. Great for the professional who cannot wear Cargo pants or carry around a BOB at all times. As other posters said, the magnets were also a great touch that I wouldn't have used for fear of wiping a magnetic data strip of micro drive. But since you work on computers, I'll take your word for that.
***** Thank you so much for the kind words, Wade. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the items discussed in this video. The PDF takes a fair amount of time to create, so it’s always nice to hear when people appreciate it. I like to think that it helps viewers focus on the video itself without trying to remember everything. The magnets have worked great for me thus far. Just don’t try to store your 1.44 MB floppy disk inside of one. :)
TheUrbanPrepper
I really like how you always include a family photo.... in any "SHTF scenario" that will give you more drive to do what you need to do.
DaddyOsInk I'm glad you like that aspect.
Great kit. Thank you for sharing. Those magnets are incredibly useful. And many people who don't realize the survival value of an anti-diarrhea med. Mine is in a bigger kit, but not in my EDC ... fantastic idea. Thanks again.
This is a polypocket version for preppers 🤭 I love it! Watching old videos during quarrantine. Lol
I've now seen this video as well as both your regular sized Altoids tin videos, and you've got the best ones.
Thank you so much, Karl! I definitely enjoy making different variations of these tins. It's like playing "Prepper Tetris" to see what all I can fit into them.
Hey Cliff or Tup! I would like to say happy 10th anniversary in being here on TH-cam. It may not be exactly today but I remember looking at your very first video 10 years before. I have taken seriously about organizing and making more functionality on my edc thanks to you! We all appreciate you but also my motivation to stay organized and prepared in fast time needed. But I also hope you had a wonderful New Years!
This is so creative. My favorite thing was the balm in the straws. Learning about Gaffer tape (which I'd never heard of) was pretty great too. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity.
Your packing skills are second to none
Thank you so much! :)
+TheUrbanPrepper um............ its not a complament
Is it important that I find out what this was in regard to? I rather not.
Were you referring to Gangsta Packin', like Dr. Dre? If so, I usually try to avoid topics of firearms from my channel.
Good call. I know you're talking to the other person now but I enjoy your channel a LOT more because of it. You have a global audience and just being able to buy a gun is really, really the exception. I can't do it here for instance.
I have one of those eyeglass screwdrivers in mine also, you will always need it if you wear glasses! Great kit!
The mini wand is a gem one of a kind craft ,thanks for sharing.
"The EDC bulge"-made my day! xD
Great video-many new ideas for my kit.
Thank you!
That's an awesome set of products! And thank you so much for giving us links to each item.
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Absolutely amazing, pulling out all that stuff from the tiny tin looks like it's a real Bag of Holding. The incredibly small USB cord and MicroSD adapter are just wonderful, I just have to find those. Mine are tiny, but those are just nano-sized. A razorblade would probably be smaller than the Spyderco blade though. Something like a Victorinox Signature Lite would replace several of those, as it has a blade, a tiny pen, scissors, a nailfile, a flat-head screwdriver, and a flashlight.
There's two tiny things that I would really miss myself: a rubber band and a plastic bag. I became a rubber band fanatic just couple of years ago, wrapping everything with them, especially after finding an good brand. Unfortunately, I can't find more of them anymore, but luckily they seem to be more time-enduring than other rubber bands. I just love them. For plastic bags, I first used biodegradable bags, as they are very thin, but more recently I've used freezer bags, as they are also thin and perhaps more durable. I mostly use them for gathering office leftovers; hey, I'm an office dumpster diver, I often get week's food from leftovers. It's just crazy and ecomically/ecologically irresponsible how much perfectly good leftover food is thrown away as garbage at offices. They would also very effectively replace condoms for the survival purpose of carrying water. Oh, people would really think you're perv if you stuffed office leftovers into condoms, even if they were nonlubricated.
Marko Grönroos I’m glad you enjoyed this video! Yeah, the USB micro cord and MicroSD adapter come in handy almost daily. I’ve been enjoying the Spyderco Bug as a razor blade replacement. It may just be the cool factor though. I tried including a rubber band and a zip tie in this tin, but I got tired of them always falling out whenever open. They will both be included in the full size version. Good tip on the plastic bag. It could also be beneficial for dog walkers who need to use it for an emergency pooper scooper.
Nice mini tin, I'm gonna do a tin after I'm done my bug out bag, or as I say get off the island bag lol almost done my first bugout bag. I'm still new to these even though I've loved the concept going on 39 years now.
I have watched a number of your videos, and enjoyed them all, and I am now a subscriber. You have done some great research into small prepper items. I have gotten some great ideas from your vids. Thx. One word to those who have expressed concern over the price of some of your suggestions, I have found that most of the time, you get what you pay for. And when it comes to items that might be required to actually save your life, or at the very least, items that must work when you need them, with no chance of finding an alternative at the time they are needed, quality is the ONLY thing that matters. While it is not so important with EDC items, it could be very important with SHTF items. The last thing you want to happen, is for something that is required to save your life to fail the first time you use it. The contents of my fullsize Altoids life kit cost over $350. My roadside emergency kit in the trunk of my car cost over $1500. There are times with going cheap makes sense. IMHO, shopping for personal safety needs is not one of those times. Thanks for all the great research!
that use of a piece of straw is really cool
I would add a $20.00 bill, Really like your sealed straw hack for Pills and lotions
What a great video.Very inspiring. I will be looking at the PDF as well. Keep up the great work.
Great video as always! I'm amazed you got so much into that tin, amazing buddy!
Well laid out kit. It gives me a few ideas....Take care, Bluefin.
Most excellent! I need an essentials micro kit for public transportation. This is perfect!
Love this, definitely will take note of a few items I know I'd use. I live/ work in a similar setting as you do here within city limits in Cincinnati, OH. So strangely I use a decent amount of the same Items haha. I'm always on the go and use my EDC like no other. I actually am creating a few videos here soon for my EDC truck items.
Thanks for the showing!
Great kit. Kit is no good if you don't carry it, and have all that is such a small easy to carry everyday kit. Awesome. olllllllo
I would try a SAK classic instead of the tweezers, bug knife and tooth picks. It has all that rolled into one as well as a nail file, flat head screw driver and scissors. Not 100% sure it would fit but I would think it would. Also you could get the alox version so it's slimmer and then just throw in a loose pair of SAK tweezers.
This reminds me of that SNL skit where Will Ferrell uses a tiny cell phone or a reads email on a tiny laptop. Great video btw.
Your videos are the best and so thorough.
Very helpful video ❤
I received my Altoids smalls recently
I always enjoy your videos, especially the Altoids & bugout bags vids!
The use with the magnets was something I have never seen before, and it reduces the rattling by%100. Rattling was always an issue, because if I was walking, it would make a lot of noise, and people look at me weird. *claps*
Love this. Just got into EDC and considering putting together an EDC tin. Seems like this might be a good one to start out with.
Maybe you could try putting the safety pin and paper clip in a larger straw and then wrap the tape around that so you wouldn't have to unwrap the tape to get at them.
+Sadie Countryman Good idea Sadie!
+Sadie Countryman
Great idea!
I like the straw used for pill storage..great idea!
Matt Rodriguez Thanks. I usually make them up 5 at a time so I have refills when needed.
Hey I really like what you did with the straw thing very cool
Thank you altoids for making such great tins!! I oftrn used old school sucrets cough drop tins before.i also like camel snus tins I get from chew tobaccy co workers. I use my tins mostly for carry my flash drives/memory cards with my fave Lps &mp3 songs playlists.
kid prepper is getting big
Some ideas I got while watching your video:
1. Instead of magnets you could use patafix: is lighter, takes less space, no magnetic fields and eventually you can assemble all the bits together and use it for other purposes
2. Have a look at the victorinox items for the toothpick, glasses screwdriver and tweezers as with those you can save even more space
3. Along with the glasses cleaning cloth you could also carry some glasses cleaning solution stored inside one of those small perfume sample spray bottles
lovecraft22 Thanks for the tip on the patafix. It looks very similar to the QuakeHold Museum Putty. I’ll look into it. I have looked at the Victorinox/SAK, but I feel that the dedicated tools (e.g., tweezers, mini screwdriver) perform better. The toothpick should definitely be added though! Nice tip on the glasses cleaning solution. I don’t often use that but I probably should.
Go figure, I thought I was the only one with a magnetized Altoids tin. Nicely done.
uncertainPrime Those little magnets come in really handy!
Another great one with smart gear. Very sensible stuff. Way more usable than the crazy survival tin stuff for scenarios that are only had in the minds of the overly paranoid.
Hey Urban Prepper, is there a way to make these tins waterproof? Thanks! Also, please make more Altoids Survival Tins! Really enjoy them especially the Smalls tins.
Use eletrical tape. Wrap it around the seal of the tin. :)
You, sir, are awesome. One of my favorites uTubers.
Your a pro at crammin' all that in your tin! I like the straw idea
Alex J Haha.... Thanks. The straws come in handy. I got the idea from a few other TH-cam preppers out there.
Well I appreciate the info. I'm a big fan of your videos you bring a new organization/neatness twist to prepping that I haven't seen the likes of on here. I also appreciate the extra effort of throwing in pdf files for us to download!
***** Yeah, his channel is great.
I’ve watched about a dozen of these “Altoids tin” survival kit videos. It’s funny how many versions all include some of the same things.
Not sure I’d rely on a “mini kit” that small for survival. The regular sized tin isn’t that much bigger, but big enough for better supplies. I think for my survival needs, a “bulge” in my pocket would be the least of my concerns.
Hi i saw that you had gaffers tape; just ordered some for the first time and wanted to know how you store yours and the shelf life as a roll would last me quite a while. Thanks!
I put magnets on my keyring. I also keep a set of magnets on my edc. If I was to drop my keys out of reach, I would attach them to my paracord and bring it back.
I can't believe that you iterated down into this size factor....I'm so friggen excited....watching now. I carry a leatherman squirt ps4 on my keychain. Do you have more than 1 blade or only the spyderco mini?
The Hunter Report Thanks man! Just the Spyderco Bug for now. I didn't want a mini MT taking up too much space in the tin, and I always have my Leatherman Juice anyways.
Great video prepper ! Here is a list I am putting together on amazon for my edc altoid tin. Few changes I have made are: brighter flashlight, omitted whistle, replaced micro usb charger with 3 in 1 magnetic one
www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/38UDHI8MPZ5WC
Also noticed the Kevlar thread was missing in the pdf
Kudos for the straw storage!
ScreenTalker DotOrg Cheers! :)
I love the ideas, and all the small gadgets.
Cliff, this is awesome buddy. I have just realised that I have not been receiving notifications of your video uploads :( I am now going to watch your other videos and catch up. You pretty much got me started on this whole prepper journey with the BOB videos. Hope you and family are all well. Missed you brother..need to find out why I didn't get any indication of your videos, damn Google lol!
Chris Lee I was wondering why I haven't seen your comments lately. TH-cam has some explaining to do! :) I am honored to have helped inspire you to get into prepping. That is so cool!
Wow that straw container idea is amazing!! Are easy and quick to open? Im about to become a student paramedic and im looking to build a tiny edc tin mostly to carry meds like pain killers and stims to keep me going. Amazing vids mate
tbip2001 Thanks! Yes, they are quick to open if you have a cutting tool. You could probably cut out a little slit to make it easy to open without a cutting tool.
That Spyderco is in my minis too, they are awesome!
Hi, I am your big fan from Czech republic. Thank you for very great video with some cool ideas which I must try. But I found little deficit in the PDF document. You are missing few items in description like: kevlar rope or peper with emergency phones,
MrCestak Thanks for the heads up. I just made an Excel Table with standard paper for the emergency numbers. You will need to use a small font. I snagged the kevlar thread from the "Survival Sewing and Repair Kit" by Best Glide Adventurer Series.
Brilliant. I will be copying some more of your ideas lol Question though, do you buy multiple items for the 2 EDC Tins? (mini and big one) or do you swap them as needed?
NorthIrishPrepper I usually swap items for the different versions of the full size tins, but not I have dedicated items for the Smalls and the full size Altoids tins. I'll decide which one to carry before I head out for the day and will leave the other one behind.
Great vid, as always. What do you think about cutting the matchsticks in half?
Tenderfoot Prepper Definitely something to consider. Thanks for watching.
I know you like that whistle because I saw you review it a long while back and then I bought it to try it out. However, both that I have had on my keychain have broken (the inside piece that allows it to whistle) rendering them useless. Guess I'm hard on gear...
AL Genaro Wow! I have around 4 of these whistles and none of them have had that happen over the past few years of owning/using/testing them. I have heard of that happening with others. Did it just happen out of the blue or were you conducting some sort of stress test? The Fox40 whistle is my favorite whistle and would not run into that problem. It just doesn't have the micro size to fit well in these type of tins.
TheUrbanPrepper I kept mine on my keychain (which is rather large because of the multiple sets of keys I have to carry)... it just happened in the course of wearing my keys (I wear mine on the outside or my pants at the hip and my friends always know when I'm coming lol). I'll check out the Fox40. I like that it is pea-less. Thanks. I've also had some luck with those SOL slim howlers. But it would be nice to find something smaller for a tin kit.
Would you recommend this type of survival kit to college students?
+UK Prepper 17 in it One thing to keep in mind with Urban Tins is that you have to adapt them to your uses. You got a "Everyday" item in there you don't use? (SD card adapter or whatever else) Replace it for something you often need. Depending on your habits and the rest of your EDC, you might or might not need a cutter or a mini-multitool, etc.
Can you show how to make those mini extendable razors you used? Or where you it then? I don't think they were part of the kit
GREAT lil kit !
Thanks for the pdf.
Very nice I've been trying to get my hands on a Spyker co bug but luckily I'm getting one for christmas
Lots of great ideas! Thanks.
*Insert bulge joke here* The PDF is actually really good resource thanks for trying to get this stuff in the small container I do appreciate it
Think of it as a space challenge.
Nice video !!!! but why would you need a usb charger thingy ? I mean you would be better off with a gps or something than a phone or tablet, it's a survival kit , not a tech bag.
What does edc stand for?
Saludos desde México
Thanks for the idea for the tape paper clip and safety pin definitely using it
You are awesom dude. Keep em coming.
What alternatives are there to altoids tins?
Thought of smints until I saw the size of the tin.
When do you think you'll be making an updated version of this tin?
Elian Salinas Probably not for a while. It hasn't changed since I originally posted the video. :)
I'm working on my Altoid Mini kit right now and I'd really like to put in some nail clippers. The only ones that I've been able to fit are the standard 99 cent ones but they eat up a lot real estate! Any suggestions on ones that would fit? I'm half tempted to take my True Utility clippers (the old style) and cutting off end but then they won't lock closed.
Great little EDC kits!
Cool Tin Dude. Keep up the great work. Nick.
Urban prepper is a genius.
I didn't think you could top your previous Altoids tin, but you just did. Awesome, thanks again. It is likely I will make a shameless rip off of this one for myself.
Kandyman736 Wow! Thank you. Stay tuned for v2.2 of my full size Altoids tin. I think you will enjoy it. :)
I love how you don't include the photo of your son as a goody! Lol! Great video! 😄
Great little setup..
What's the tottal to you cost? I love that you picked the bug
This is great! I really enjoyed the video feel free to direct message me if you want to talk about gear. I was just wondering if you continue to carry a normal size Altoids tin with the mini tin. If not were do you store them
Maffett Ham For the past several weeks I have been trying to go with the Altoids Smalls container in my watch pocket. I am currently working on an updated full size Altoids Tin, but I usually prefer to store it in my shirt/jacket pockets to avoid the dreaded prepper bulge.
This is giving me some great ideas. Thanks.
Georgia Geoprepper Awesome! Thanks for watching.
pretty cool, lol. by chance do you have any OCD tendencies? Not judging, just asking. A person could certainly have worse problems than ultra organization.
Ok, so now I will take another look at little containers....for instance, old 35mm film containers.....and those little plastic boxes for soap....I also have some plastic jars with screw on lids.
Thanks for the ideas.
Its amazing what you can get into such a small container! :)
Thanks for an amazing vid with altoids 3.0 being released is there a new version of this coming out soon as well?
Very Great Ideal amazing you got all of that stuff in there !
I think It would have been better if you used the classic sd (Swiss army knife) in place of the Spyderco bug because it's a lot straighter than it and has scissors, a knife, file and a flat head screwdriver so alot more versatile and possibly smaller.
Some nice ideas (I especially like the micro-SD/USB key), but you might want to add/reconsider some things. The emergency contact info is nice, but that would probably be best on top of the kit. Consider listing some of your personal emergency info on the back (e.g. emergency contact number for your wife, your blood type, any medical allergies, etc.). I'd drop the two matches for a ferro rod and striker since they can be used far more often. If folks want a cheaper option to that knife, you might want to consider a simple scalpel blade (thinner, cheaper, and just as effective). You also previously mentioned that you always keep a hat on hand, so you might want to consider just laminating that photo and sewing it into the inside top of the hat. Finally, I'd ditch the toothpick; it just seems like a silly afterthought. If you have a knife, you can make a toothpick out of just about anything anyway.
milprepper I omit some of the more personal information from the videos (e.g., blood type) for privacy reasons. I prefer using matches or a BIC lighter for EDC purposes and a ferro rod for survival purposes. The GUM Soft Picks certainly weren't an afterthought. I use them often while commuting and would not want to carve one out while in transit. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Really nice. I all be seeing one up as well. go Hawks!
Is that screwdriver available in Philips head?
TheUrbanPrepper do you have any suggestions for me to quiet a Altoids Smalls tin that I am trying to use as a pill box?
You should do one for the COMMON man. I like your ideas but some or most are costly. Just watched someone else youtube video and he showed all his knife kits, why so many I do not know, but each one cost close to 500$. This kit is great but the cost would be close to 50 to 60$. But I'll go get a min tin and do something. THANKS for all your time in making your videos.
Tim Barton Good comment. It seems that the smaller the item, the more expensive it becomes. Especially if it is a quality unique item dedicated for a special purpose. You could most likely replicate this tin by replacing the Spyderco with a razor blade knife, the tweezers for the SAK replacement, the USB drive for a smaller size verbatim, the Nanolite with a Thumblite, and the titanium whistle for a stainless steel equivalent. I feel that most of my kits could be leveraged for the layout alone and a person can interchange the specific parts for cheaper alternatives without sacrificing functionality. I have a Budget BOB video coming out soon which you may enjoy better.
7:05 You should have mentioned that the magnet strips on credit cards can be altered by the magnets meaning it will stop to work. But if your card also has a microchip the chip will still work.
He said (maybe in a diffrent video) they aren't strong enough.
excellent concept! I really like it. But I find it cost prohibitive. I priced out all the items, and broke it down to per unit cost and came in it at @ $92.39 (and that is by unit price!) so If i calculated the cost of the whole roll of tape, all the Kevlar thread, the whole bottle of aspirin, Imodium etc... id probably be at 150.00-200.00 dollars :(
Erik Kilmer Go and salvage your pill racks
Erik Kilmer u forgot the picture of kid prepper
Brilliant as always!
Hugh B. Long Thanks Hugh! It was fun trying to fit gear in such a small tin.
What size of magnets do you use?
nice little kit i like it
great job keep the good work whit little edc kits
also can you please make a video of a survival kit for the amazon plzzz
the stamps were a nice touch
Dvir Nissan Thanks. They come in handy often.
I live in Romania and here there are no Altoids and i realy want to a kits like this . Can u give me an alternative?
axell26ful I would be happy to mail you some Altoids Tins. Please private message me your mailing address and I will send some your way.
Excellent. Keep it up my man.
Thanks Jess! I will.
As always great vid. I have learn't so much from your video's. You are a little OCD (that's a good thing) 😄 keep up the good work. You mentioned that you work on computers I gather your in that field. Do you have a IT edc that you'd like to share.
Stuart Johnson I can look into doing an IT EDC video. Never really thought about that. I try to do the same approach I use for my day job in computer science with my prepping projects. At work this is attributed to being detailed oriented. In prepping it's OCD. Go figure. ;)