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]. | ||
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| − | * | + | * 2⅜ x ⅝ in / 60 x 16 mm (Small) |
| − | * | + | * 2¾ x ⅝ in / 70 x 16 mm (Large) |
| − | * 2 x | + | * 2 x ¾ in / 50 x 20 mm (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule) |
* 3 x 1 in / 75 x 25 mm (Extra Large) | * 3 x 1 in / 75 x 25 mm (Extra Large) | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 8 October 2011
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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.
Available sizes include:
- 2⅜ x ⅝ in / 60 x 16 mm (Small)
- 2¾ x ⅝ in / 70 x 16 mm (Large)
- 2 x ¾ in / 50 x 20 mm (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule)
- 3 x 1 in / 75 x 25 mm (Extra Large)
Sources
- Bison Designs (search for "Capsule" or "Scuba Tank")
- Groundspeak
- South Mountain Traders
- CacheboxStore.com
