I use NIDO dry whole milk (fat left in) vs liquid milk. The small light steel can that it comes in is useful for many things – think wood stove. I was in my local Wal Mart a couple of nights ago and they now sell a super size can of Nido. The big can (also light steel) is almost 9 inches tall and 6 inches across. I bought one as it is a little cheaper per ounce to buy the Nido in the larger amount. The large can holds about 4 pounds of the dry milk mix.
The small Nido can weighs:
with lid – 83.2 grams – 2.93 ounces.
without lid – 77.2 grams – 2.72 ounces.
The large Nido can weighs:
with lid – 277.9 grams – 9.80 ounces.
without lid – 264.0 grams – 9.31 ounces.
I am now thinking about what kind of backpacking gear I can turn this big can into.
– My first though is a larger wood stove on legs (titanium tent stakes) that might also provide a bit of heat.
– Next might be a typical can style wood stove for a small group.
– Another thought is a food container to keep small rodents out of my food. It will never be a bear canister but might be mice proof.
There must be many other things this large can could be turned into – what are your thoughts?
