Difference between revisions of "Bison tube"
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A '''bison tube''' is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for [[microcache|micro-caches]]. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs]. | A '''bison tube''' is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for [[microcache|micro-caches]]. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs]. | ||
| − | + | Commonly available sizes include: | |
| + | * 2 3/8 x 5/8 in (Regular) | ||
| + | * 2 3/4 x 5/8 in (Large) | ||
| + | * 2 x 3/4 in (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule) | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 02:49, 9 April 2008
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A bison tube is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for micro-caches. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, Bison Designs.
Commonly available sizes include:
- 2 3/8 x 5/8 in (Regular)
- 2 3/4 x 5/8 in (Large)
- 2 x 3/4 in (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule)
Sources
- Bison Designs (links to their product catalog no longer work; search for "Capsule")
- Great Plains Geocache Store
- Groundspeak
- South Mountain Traders
- Picture of Bison Tube showing relative size
