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What are these little containers called?

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Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 5:52 pm

REI doesn't carry these tiny containers any more. They are really handy for Sportslick and ibuprophen. I'd like to find some on Amazon or elsewhere but I don't know what they are called. Any ideas?

Jake D BPL Member
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 6:36 pm

can look up Lip Balm container too on amazon. lots of choices

Lester Moore BPL Member
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 6:50 pm

Got a few of these from a local store that went out of business. They are from http://www.Lacons.com, PN 150600 (0.33 oz, ). They make all sizes. They are not leak proof, but they hold thick stuff like sun screen well enough. I put one along with my lip balm in a small zip lock just in case, kept in the shoulder strap pocket of my backpack. Here are some I found online: http://www.lacontainer.com/containers/standard-containers/la-cons Les

Steven Paris BPL Member
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 8:48 pm

Matthew, While I have some of those containers, you might want to try plastic art paint containers, like this: http://www.lacontainer.com/containers/noveltyunique-containers/la-pods I paid $2.00 for a set of 20 or so at Blick Art, but I'm sure you can get them at any art store. In the link above, the better picture is the one for the embedded video; they are usually 8-10 pods attached together but it is very simple to cut into individual pods. I've had no problem with the lids coming off of them.

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 9:06 pm

Les, you nailed the exact model. Thanks. Nice price, only $.19 each. The minimum quantity is a little more than I need. You want to split an order with me? 150600

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedNov 13, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Nice call on the paint containers. I've made a request over on Hammockforums in the Dutchware forum. Dutch has a great track record of stocking stuff when requested. I'll update when I hear back from him. ::fingers crossed::

Lester Moore BPL Member
PostedNov 14, 2015 at 9:22 am

Found a site that sells the Lacons individually, though at a higher per unit price than Lacontainer.com: http://www.esdplasticcontainers.com/Lacons-Containers_c_11.html Matthew – given the huge minimum quantities on the Lacontainer website, I'll pass for now on a bulk order (mine are still going strong anyway). The paint containers look OK too, but with less height & size options. I like the ones that are half and inch or so high as they fit better into small backpack pockets or pants pockets.

Dale Wambaugh BPL Member
PostedNov 14, 2015 at 9:43 am

Small screw top containers are easier to find. If there is a local store that carries "essential oils," they will proably have a bunch of small containers too.

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedNov 14, 2015 at 10:07 am

Someone at Hammock Forums mentioned The Container Store. I have one near my house and just about peed myself when I found the right aisle. Case closed.

Chad B BPL Member
PostedNov 15, 2015 at 7:28 pm

Nice find. Next time I'm in PHX I'll have to stop in. I'm a sucker for small containers.

John S. BPL Member
PostedNov 16, 2015 at 2:07 pm

They are $1 apiece at Container Store. Dollar General sells a three pack for about $1 and they are separate colors.

William Kerber BPL Member
PostedFeb 11, 2016 at 4:25 pm

I read somewhere (can’t remember) that for small quantities of things that are balm-like to use a contact lense case. You two containers in one. Haven’t tried it yet.

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