Compartmentalized tin

[Lcarvone]

Does anyone know if their is a can with compartments so you can store more than one portion variety so they don't mix together? I made a hillbilly version out of an old General Mint White portion can and some tygon tubing. Seems to work fairly well as I originally put three portions on each side and shook pretty hard and they stayed put. This can has the lid-in-lid design but it may work better with some of the cans without this feature...anyone know what brands feature no lid-in-lid design?

[chadizzy1]

this has been discussed a lot.
people have made different types.
this is a good idea (hey ice! ahem, ahem) for those who use more than one type/brand throughout the day.

so far the closest thing i've found is the new Icetool Can with the Catch Lid. I put one type in the catch lid and another in the can body itself.

[WickedKitchen]

The problem is the aroma from the snus. I find that they mix if they're in the same can. Forget putting a mint in there, if you do the other snus will taste like mint. I used to do what Chad does with the catch lids, but I've been using the catch lid for spent portions. I find that the small containers work best. Also, 10g snuff containers such as the ones from Toque work well, but the metal is flimsy.

[Snus Boost]

I use a piece of styrofoam to divide the can and only put 2 of the same in that can (2 wintergreen 2 mint 2 original) if there is 2 different original in the can I put wintergreen in the catch lid or mint. I also carry a mini can with 2 more in it if I want a big variety. To answer your question Loose cans do not have a catch lid.

[angrylollipop]

gotland grey anis doesn't have a catch lid on their portion cans (plastic)

[WickedKitchen]

Do the metal Ice Tool cans have catch lids? There are a few snus that don't use cans with this option. I think it's very useful and I prefer it. Of course if it's cleaned it doubles as a separate portion holder. I sometimes stick a couple of sterks in there so I have some power of I feel so inclined. Then I don't have the use of the spent snus storage unless I just stick the sterks in with the portions. Sometimes It's hard to discipher. I don't want a can that has a lid that I have to worry about lining up with the bottom. That frustrates the crap out of me. Funny thing is the non-catch-lids are usually like that.

[chadizzy1]

Do the metal Ice Tool cans have catch lids? There are a few snus that don't use cans with this option. I think it's very useful and I prefer it. Of course if it's cleaned it doubles as a separate portion holder. I sometimes stick a couple of sterks in there so I have some power of I feel so inclined. Then I don't have the use of the spent snus storage unless I just stick the sterks in with the portions. Sometimes It's hard to discipher. I don't want a can that has a lid that I have to worry about lining up with the bottom. That frustrates the crap out of me. Funny thing is the non-catch-lids are usually like that.

The new ones do. There's the one that has them, then the slim one that doesn't.

Slim Can - no catch lid



Lid Can

[WickedKitchen]

That absolutely works. I bet it's fairly heavy though.

[chadizzy1]

That absolutely works. I bet it's fairly heavy though.

The slim is surprisingly light, but the lid can is a little heavy. Not annoyingly heavy though, but it's noticable. I like it, I use it when I'm going to a movie or something and don't wanna bring a ton of cans with me.

[WickedKitchen]

I'm amazed with how rough I am on my cans though. I use a Taboca one sometimes 'cos I think it's slick lookin' but I end up denting it a little and scratching it faster than I thought I would. It's mostly due to carrying it in a pocket with other things. I think Gotlands cans are the best for the snus but no bin for spent snus. Probably would be the best can for a 2 compartment rig 'cos the lids are snug.

[chadizzy1]

I love the Gotland's cans, that seal is great.

[Lcarvone]

I love the Gotland's cans, that seal is great.

Thanks for the info...I am kicking myself though because I had a can of Gotland's in my shopping cart just a couple days ago but swapped it out for another brand at the last minute

[Snus Boost]

Gotlands and Jakobssons seal great. I would spend 40 bucks on a can with 4 compartments and a catch lid.

[Owens187]

Thats why I use a Lucky Srike Bold can for all my snus. It closes "in the middle" so it seals great, has a catch lid on the bottom, and is tough as hell. I rarely carry more than two types of snus with me, so it works out great. I never use the catch compartment for used portions, I put a few portions of a second flavor in there instead.

[russki]

The problem is the aroma from the snus. I find that they mix if they're in the same can. Forget putting a mint in there, if you do the other snus will taste like mint. I used to do what Chad does with the catch lids, but I've been using the catch lid for spent portions. I find that the small containers work best. Also, 10g snuff containers such as the ones from Toque work well, but the metal is flimsy.

I was afraid that would be the case...I just got a Slim Icetool Can and I will be messing around with some various ways to compartmentalize the can here in a few days. I like to keep a variety on me at any given time, so I am definitely going to look into this as I can't stand when the snus flavors mix (I use quite a bit of mint).

On a side note, I am definitely impressed with the Slim Can. Very sleek and aesthetically pleasing, extremely slim design that makes it perfect to carry around without the bulk of some other regular larger cans. The aluminum is a nice touch as well, gives it a nice little weight that makes the can nice and sturdy.