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I can't find those 4 cup plastic storage containers, those ziploc knock offs, to store my fosters pot cook kit in ! Looked at walmart- dollar general but nothing. Does anyone have a lead on them or a link. Tks:confused:
You want to try and keep an open mind about this kind of thing. There must be lots of things that would work well for this. Have you looked in the dairy section for somthing that might be the same size? You might also want to check out your local Goodwill, mine often has 'off brand' items.
Great thought grayfox...thank you. Ill check that out. Saw somewhere someone was useing a modded 3lt coke bottle..?? Will keep looking for something. Tks again.
Wise Old Owl
02-02-2013, 19:07
wrong thread... self edit
mister krabs
02-02-2013, 22:42
Kroger brand
MuddyWaters
02-02-2013, 23:48
If the pot has ridges formed into it, its strong enough. Rubber band around to keep the lid on and voila. Goes in an outer pocket on my pack.
CenAZwalker
02-06-2013, 22:53
Don't know if you have Fry's grocery stores in your area but saw them there today . . . on sale!
Don't know if you have Fry's grocery stores in your area but saw them there today . . . on sale!
No dang it I don't ! I will check publix, piggly wiggly & winn dixie when I get home. Maybe k mart I know my local walmart don't. I checked one of the walmarts I yakima wa. Yesterday and nothing. Maybe I need to go down tru prescot valley and find a Fry's !!
I can't find those 4 cup plastic storage containers, those ziploc knock offs, to store my fosters pot cook kit in ! Looked at walmart- dollar general but nothing. Does anyone have a lead on them or a link. Tks:confused:
Must they be knock offs? I don't know about this containers regarding storage for your pot. Here's the 4 cup version of the Ziploc brand container.
http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Twist-Medium-Containers-2-Count/dp/B003UEMECA/
It might be cheaper in a local store, but I doubt it'll make up for the gas used to get there.
If the Ziploc brand isn't exactly what you're looking for, scroll down and check out the "customers also bought/viewed" sections for similar items.
I don't know this for a fact yet but the video on youtube said ziploc won't work because of the indent in the side. The fosters can won't go all the way down. The knock offs don't have that indent in them and the can fits just right so that's why I was looking for the 4 cup and the 1 cup knock offs. Ill have to do some more looking around.
Got a heat gun? I bet you could make it fit. You'd have 4 shots to get it right. :)
bannerstone
02-07-2013, 15:27
I use those half gallon ice cream containers with the snap lock lid, they're just a tad lighter than the 4 cup zip lock containers and they make a more convenient container to eat out of for zip lock bags/freezer bag meals. Plus it holds the Heiny pot with just a bit of extra room for some misc kitchen items.
I really like the lid, it locks on so solidly and seems to be water tight, I have considered using one as a dry safe for my electronics, etc.
David
I use those half gallon ice cream containers with the snap lock lid, they're just a tad lighter than the 4 cup zip lock containers and they make a more convenient container to eat out of for zip lock bags/freezer bag meals. Plus it holds the Heiny pot with just a bit of extra room for some misc kitchen items.
I really like the lid, it locks on so solidly and seems to be water tight, I have considered using one as a dry safe for my electronics, etc.
David. That is a cool idea !! Or cold idea ..... ill check that out.
theinfamousj
02-09-2013, 16:02
I can't find those 4 cup plastic storage containers, those ziploc knock offs, to store my fosters pot cook kit in ! Looked at walmart- dollar general but nothing. Does anyone have a lead on them or a link. Tks:confused:
They have been absent from stores for a while. I found a multi-pack (2 cup and 4 cup) at Target a half year ago. I bought it. It was the only one on the shelf and hasn't been replenished.
Is it possible the knock offs are caught in a intellectual property dispute somewhere?
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theinfamousj
02-09-2013, 16:05
ziploc won't work because of the indent in the side. The fosters can won't go all the way down. The knock offs don't have that indent in them and the can fits just right
This is truth. Curses to those indentions. I have tried both for my beer can pot.
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Well, ill keep looking. Till then I'm going to try a 2lt coke bottle cut down some and that black bottom off another 2lt bottle as a top
I don't know, just an idea.
DonnaWalken
02-14-2013, 04:26
Kinda frustrating when you can't find the stuff that fits perfectly. But most times, we really have to improvise. Hope you find those ziploc knock offs. or a better alternative.
colorado_rob
02-14-2013, 09:30
Funny, our local grocery King Soopers (the local Kroger name) stopped selling the knock-off I used to use. I looked at a couple other places, couldn't find just the right size. I was wandering through IKEA one day, voila! They have a 17-piece kit of various size storage containers for 4 bucks. A couple of those are perfect for what I want for backpacking, and the rest will get used around the house. So, if you have a local IKEA, check it out.