Ammo Can Uses

Why do men love ammo cans? That’s a good question if you are not a man. It’s like asking why men love duct tape, para cord, or bullets. We just do. Looking back in our youth we recall the first time we bought one of those can’s at the army navy surplus store and struggled to open the lid with our puny muscles. The musky smell of military stuff that only comes from an old ammo can is comparable to the smell of military canvas when you unroll and old army tent; you just can’t beat it. I’ve used cans for everything from bullet storage (yes I know its cliché) to a slag catch for my forge (my brother’s forge and anvil which I have temporarily acquired). So as with 550 cord, here are some uses I came up with. There is one caveat however; I don’t recommend old ammo cans for geo-caching as they tend to rust when exposed to moisture or similar use where they will be continually exposed to liquids. Only bury them if you are in a dry climate, and never use them to store liquid without some sort of internal bladder. Also for consideration is that holes can me drilled into the box for anchoring with a chain and many come with locking hasps. If it does not have a hasp for locking a hasp can be screwed or welded on quite easily.

1. Ammo storage
2. Pistol storage
3. Food storage
4. Seed bank
5. Safe
6. Stove or heater
7. First aid kit and medical supplies
8. Improvised sand bags when filled with dirt
9. Bug out kit for a vehicle
10. 72 hour kit
11. Faraday cage
12. Weapon cleaning kit
13. Emergency car kit
14. Ham radio and commo equipment
15. Flammable liquids storage (grease, oil, etc.)
16. Combustibles storage (flares, gunpowder, etc.)
17. Document storage
18. Bug in storage
19. Tool box
20. Nails and screws box
21. Kindling, tinder, and matches
22. Precious metals
23. Battery storage
24. Precious metals and coin storage
25. Spare parts for any number of items
26. Fish and tackle box
27. Lunch box
28. Spill cleanup kit

So what do you use your ammo cans for? And check out some fun photos below.

Jon