An empty pill bottle might seem like an item that’s destined for the trash. However, what if we told you that little bottle could potentially mean the difference between life and death? And even in scenarios that aren’t so drastic, if packed with the right things, they could truly come in handy in a pinch. How so, you ask? Instructables shows us how to turn that average pill bottle into a mini survival kit.

Clean It

After you’ve removed everything from the pill bottle and washed it thoroughly, here are the things you should consider packing it with.

Piece of Candy

Never be in danger of suffering from a blood sugar drop again. Especially if you’re diabetic, this single piece of candy could be a lifesaver if you’re stranded.

Emergency Lighting

A 2″ flashlight is the perfect emergency light source for your pill bottle kit. That way, if you have a power outage or you get stranded in your car in the dark, you’ll be able to shine some light.

Matches

You never know when you’ll need to start a fire or light a candle.

Strike Strip

Attach a strike strip for your matches to the inside of the pill bottle’s lid.

Mini Lighter

This will serve as your backup if the matches end up getting wet.

Tin Foil

Just one square foot of aluminum foil can do so many things; like keeping food warm or signaling for help, for example.

Safety Pins

You’d be able to make a sling, dig out a splinter and achieve several other tasks with the help of one of these.

Sanitizing Hand Wipes

Clean a wound in a pinch with one of these.

Antibiotic Ointment

Instead of getting an individual pack of this expensive stuff, grab a straw and cut it to the size of your pill bottle. Then fill the straw with ointment from your medicine cabinet before sealing the ends.

Fabric Bandages

Keep a sterilized and treated wound clean by protecting it with a bandaid. The flexible kind are perfect for keeping any dirt out of a wound.

Arrange Your Supplies for Packing

Extra Room?

You could consider adding things like strips of duct tape, gauze, tweezers or a small pocket knife.

Stow Your Kit

Cover with a lid and your survival kit is good to go. And it’s the perfect fit for your purse, glove compartment, backpack, or even your pocket.

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