This inspired me to mention the P-38 and P-51 can openers. (They're basically the same opener, but the P-51 is a little bigger). These can openers are very small, very lightweight, and very efficient. And they're cheap. You can get them here for just $4.49 for a 15 pack
.Another benefit to these can openers? They have no moving parts. That means less to break, less to malfunction, and better reliability if you're in an emergency situation.
Originally, these can openers were GI Issue. I think they were designed before MREs were commonplace. I guess GIs used to have to carry around actual cans of food, thus creating the need for a lightweight, portable can opener.
It takes a little practice to learn how to use one quickly, but I think it's a skill anyone can master without a problem. Check out this video of these can openers in use:
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Thank you!!!
I just ordered a bunch!
Until you and Emily started this topic, I must confess that I had never thought about can openers before. :-)
What a great idea. And really, most people would not even know what one of these is if they saw it, so it is unlikely that someone would take it from you.
That was soo cool! I can't wait to show my hubs that video. Thanks for that link.
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