Survival, Hiking, and Camping Capsule Container Made from an Aluminum Can

Humble drink's vessel
Reborn for the wild's hardships
Nature's dry fortress

This lightweight and durable waterproof container is buoyant and will not sink. You can easily create this container from a standard 250 ml beverage can. It is perfect for storing small items that need to be kept dry and protected in any conditions. An eco-friendly product, it helps reduce waste by giving used cans a second life.

I became fascinated with the history of soda and fell in love with aluminum cans. These cans incorporate a multitude of ingenious engineering solutions. The domed bottom saves material and allows the can to withstand higher pressure. A special lining separates the beverage from the aluminum, preventing corrosion and an unpleasant metallic taste. The narrowing at the top of the cylinder saves 90 million kilograms of aluminum annually. This is cool industrial design that can be repurposed for outdoor activities while giving cans that would otherwise become trash a new use.

Hermetic Seal: The waterproof design prevents moisture from entering the container.

Buoyancy: The container does not sink in water, making it ideal for use in any weather conditions.

Ease of Manufacture: Simple to make on your own using readily available materials.

Versatility: Suitable for storing medications, small electronic devices, band-aids, disinfectants, pocket knives, batteries, snacks, bicycle repair kits, lighters, matches, and other essential items.

Ideal for Outdoor Activities: Indispensable for hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and other outdoor adventures.

Eco-friendliness: Around 500 billion aluminum cans are produced annually, and our container helps find new, useful applications for them instead of letting them become waste.

3D printing settings

To create your own container, you need to cut off the top of a standard 250 ml can. Then, install one or two inner rings. The strength of aluminum cans is largely provided by the pressure of the soda inside. This detail performs a similar function, preventing the walls from deforming under lateral pressure.

Next, install the bottom ring at the base and press the threaded ring onto the open part of the can. For reliable water protection that can withstand submersion, seal the ring with super glue or epoxy resin.

After that, you can start weaving with paracord. You will need a little over eight meters of paracord. I used a 4 mm survival cord with 10 strands: 1 waxed linen strand, fishing line, cotton sewing and kindling strands, and 7 nylon strands for strength. If necessary, the paracord can be quickly removed from the can by cutting the loops.

I used the simplest weaving pattern and black cord, but you can opt for something more complex. Carefully weave the can to protect the aluminum from mechanical damage. Leave one end to form a handle. In later stages, you might need tweezers or a thick blunt needle, which is sometimes used for weaving bracelets.

Now, you can screw the lid onto the threaded ring and seal it with any rubber band or a TPU sealing ring that you can print.

Settings for Printing:

Supports: None
Layer Thickness: 0.2 mm
Infill: 15%

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