Straw Containers and Mini Bottles (Extensive List)

I think that Brian's blog post about straw containers have shed light on the idea of downsizing your gear for packs such as PFAKs, Altoids Kits, day hikes, traveling, etc.

Below is a list of items I've gathered that can be made and put into straw containers for your next outing, or to better EDC your supplies.  Most of these items would also fair well in small containers such as bento sauce bottles (12-pack of 6mL bottles for $1.50 at your local Daiso store), mint breath drop bottles (3-pack for $1.00 at your local Dollar Tree), or other repurposed bottles you may have laying about.  It's your call which items would serve you best in which containers since only you would know the amount of stuff you'll need, how often you'll need it, ease of dispense (capped bottle versus straw), the amount of storage space available for the end product, and whether or not you'll need to reseal the item.

Some notes, before we begin:

1. Some items should not be stored in straws, such as WD-40, DEET, and acetone, since they will corrode the plastic.
2. Sometimes (for more viscous items) it's best not to seal one of the ends prior to extruding the product into the straw since it creates a vacuum.  Instead, get the product in first, then seal the ends.
3. Experiment with different sized straws and straw materials.  Straws that you buy in bulk at the store tend to run smaller in diameter than restaurant straws.  Smoothie and boba straws offer much wider diameters, some running as wide as 0.5" in diameter.
4. Sometimes the ends will have to be cleaned prior to sealing the straws since whatever's inside will keep the straw from bonding to itself.  A quick swish of a cotton swab should do the trick.
5. As you will see, you're only limited by your imagination.  Items need not be liquids or gels.  You'll find that you can store various items in these straws so long as it fits within the vicinity that the straw allows.

FIRST AID/HYGIENE:

• antibiotic cream/ointment
• any ointment or cream, really...
• hydrocorizone comes to mind
• hand sanitizer
• toothpaste
• mouthwash
• liquid soap/detergent
• petroleum jelly
• pills
• you'll have look around until you find pills and straws that fit each other.  Or just make it easy on yourself and use a boba straw. ;)
• oils 
• mineral oil
• baby oil
• hair gel
• sunblock/sunscreen (wee bit for your face)

FOOD (make sure they aren't perishable!):

• sauces
• hot sauce (sriracha is my favorite!)
• soy sauce
• cooking oils
• spices and herbs
• salt
• pepper
• oregano...
• sugar
• baking soda
• baking powder

OTHER:

• petroleum jelly + cotton balls (fire starter)
• matches
• keeping them sealed in the straws will essentially "waterproof" them
• water purification
• tablets
• bleach
• iodine
• sewing kit
• wrap thread around a needle and seal within a straw until needed
• small buttons can fit into the straw if using a larger diameter one
• safety pin(s)
• sharpening oils for knives
• dishwashing soap for camp
• fishing kit
• small hooks
• sinkers
• fishing line
• white glue