How to Make Your Own Waterproof Match Case

Here’s a great way to start (or add to) your wilderness survival kit! Simply follow these steps to make an awesome match case!

You will need:

  • Scissors
  • Matchbox with matches
  • Empty pill or vitamin container—anything small with a lid
  • Small amount of tinder of your choice: bark, dry grass or leaves, pine needles, weed tops, etc.
  • Supplies to decorate your case: markers, Paracord wrap, fishing line
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Step 1: Put matches in the bottle.

Step 2: Use scissors to carefully cut off the striker pad. Put striker pad in container.

Step 3: Decorate and personalize your match case.

Step 4: Locate some great tinder to add to it. 

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