Ultra-Lightweight Backpacking Spice Kit (only 1oz.)

Step 3 Assemble the Packets

To assemble the packets:

1. Fold back a 1/4" at the end of the longest piece
2. Pinch this section and fully insert it in to the 1" piece of cut straw. (this will be the lid of the packet)

3. Repeat steps 1&2 on the other end, and use the 0.5" piece of cut straw.
4. Tape the end with the short piece of straw in place. (this will be the bottom of the packet)

Comments

[malibu66]

You don't have to heat up the pliers. just use a pair of needle nosed pliers and pinch all but about am 1/8" from end and use a lighter match to melt it. Make the original straw length long enough to snip off a little and reseal if needed after each use... lots of other applications to using straws for storage too

[amfisher]

Wow! Thanks for the great idea! I can't wait to use it the nest time our Explorer Scouts go camping. Remeber to make sure you bring the straws home with you and don't leave them in the forest. Protect those little creatures of our environment. Very handy!

[ZEarwood]

Wow! This is def genius! I'm using this on my trip into the woods!!!

[schwieb]

I love this idea. It is genius! I'm looking at this step and wondering if maybe you could 'pinch' the folded over straw with a heated up pair of pliers to gently melt this end together, allowing you to skip the sleeve and tape. Probably not a necessity, but then you might get more containers out of one straw. Very cool.