Matador Waterproof Pill Canister
Keep pills and supplements dry and organized with the Matador Waterproof Pill Canister. With a durable aluminum shell, airtight seal and IPX4 rating, it protects your pills from the demands of travel.
- Access your pills via the sliding insert, which contains 7 labeled compartments for organizing by day or type
- Easy-access design lets you simply push on top or bottom, or pull from top to open
- Crushproof brushed aluminum shell stands up to the rigors of travel
- IPX4 rating means this can withstand splashing water from any angle
- Food-safe and BPA-free
- Paracord hang loop
- Dishwasher-safe
Imported.
View all Matador Small Containers| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.6 x 1.4 x 0.95 inches |
| Material(s) | Anodized aluminum/polypropylene/silicone seals |
| Weight | 2.9 ounces |
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Big... But great for 7 days' pills
This isn't your normal pill container. You can tell from the get-go that it's solid and high quality. It's machined perfectly, with the waterproof suction, and it's strangely satisfying to just open and close it. How do you take/store your pills/meds? I don't do by day, I just do by type, and this still works well for that, although not quite as well for larger pills. However, if you only need 7 days worth of pills, it's near perfect (unless there are multiple large pills). For comparison, my old pill container; functional, but nothing to be proud of...
Well-designed for travel
I got this for upcoming travel. I looked at so many compact/travel pill canisters across the Internet. So many of the alternatives are cheap plastic, and I just wondered when the plastic hinges would break off, or otherwise break apart (as detailed in some of their comments, for some of the round contraptions.) This one is sleek and sturdy. While there are rubber(?) gaskets that might eventually wear out, if that were to happen, this would still be usable inside a bag (possibly secured by one tied string or rubber band). Other reviews mentioned a sharp edge to sand down, and mine does not seem to have that problem. (I suppose two of the long edges would be uncomfortable if you stepped on them wrong, but mine doesn't seem to have the sharp edges other comments described.) The capacity of this pill sorter is plenty for me. Each slot holds six larger oblong pills, with maybe the capacity to fit in a few smaller ones alongside. (The Internet has a cool ring-shaped round rubberized weekly pill container that would work for a much larger capacity, but it was obnoxiously large for my needs. There are also some beautiful laser-cut wood options, if you don't need it for travel.)
Fully Waterproof and Durable
My biggest concern with this pill box was whether it would have condensation issues going from very warm to very cold conditions, but it performed perfectly. I've taken it from my jeep with the defroster blasting on it, out into freezing temperatures, opening and closing in both and didn't have any moisture at all. The seal on the container is secure, no risk of it opening up in your bag. Having a section for each day of the week makes it easy to organize daily vitamins and supplements, rather than having them all thrown in a bag. I tried securing this on the outside of my pack, which was simple, but due to the size, I found myself stowing it in my pack so it rattled around less. All around great product.
Neat and sleek
My case was 76 grams (2.7 oz), with approximately 19cm (7.5 in) in length and 3.5cm (1 3/8in) width and 2.5cm (29/32 in) height. Each compartment is small measuring approximately 16mm high by 20mm wide and 28mm long. The max capacity of pills I was able to fit was 5 x 1000mg vitamin C pills. This was only a fitment test to see max capacity, but it's dependent on the shape of the pill. Depending on what you're taking daily, this may be a limiting factor. It's rated for IPX4, which means able to withstand splashing from any direction. To test this, I closed the pill case up and maneuvered it through a shower spray for 1 minute. An equivalent to this would be torrential downpour when considering the water flow. It managed to keep the contents dry! One thing I noticed is that there's a pocket that's created on the bottom of the pill tray, which can carry water. It didn't leak, necessarily, but if you've managed to escape a downpour and finally sit down in your tent of camper then it'd be a moment of aggregation when you notice a few drops pop out of the pill case when removing the tray from the enclosure. A neat little detail is that the pill tray position is numbered on its side. The design of the pill case is inherently waterproof. Basically a square tubular aluminum sleeve with a pill tray that contains gasket type seals. After my testing I dried it and applied a tiny tiny amount of scuba silicone on the gasket to keep it slightly lubricated. Honesty, the most frustrating thing about this case was the packaging. It was very hard for me to cut free, I had to use my Leatherman scissors since the zip tiny was completely cinched leaving almost no room to insert a cutting device to free the pill case from the packaging. Overall I did find it very useful. It never opened up on me throughout the day. It kept my daily pills all in one place and dry. The aluminum metal sleeve is rugged enough for typical abuse while hiking or camping. My only negative point is the size. I know it's not intended for massive daily pill intake, but for me it was plenty sufficient. You can also use more than one of the 7 positions to create a 3 day by 2 position pill carrier, so long as you keep track. I typically pack electrolyte pills and allergy pills. I filled one of the tray positions with allergy pills and it held 34 pills (25 mg) no problem. It's plenty for a family that would happen to camp in an area that elicited allergies, at least a few days. FYI, allergy pills are always great to have for new camping areas or insect stings.
A step up but that sticky stuff from the package..
I love the design of the canister. It won't come open when it's packed. I had plastic ones with little lids and I put rubber bands around them to keep the lids from opening. Then I found a clever plastic slider one like this, but the clip lost its grip after a couple of trips. I'm pleased with the sturdiness of this - it won't come open and it's easier to fill than all those little compartments with their own lids. I won't be looking for a replacement mid-trip. I looked at reviews and noticed that someone else didn't like the sticky stuff. I rubbed most of it off, then went after the last few bits with Goo Gone. As noted elsewhere, it's a pain.
Solid
Solid quality and water resistant pill container or small object organizer. After submerging it under water for a quick trial, the inside stayed dry. The fit between the plastic insert and the aluminum housing is snug and will only pull out on the handle side. The paracord loop on the opposite side could come in handy to help attach to to something but almost seems redundant because it would seem that with the tight fit you would not need to worry about it coming loose if you hooked something to the handle side.
Feel young again!
Just returned from a trip and so glad I bought this! Ants found their way into my wife’s plastic 7-day pill container and mine was all good. To be fair, I offered to get her one and she wanted to use my plastic case to save $. She now wants one. To address the sharp corners, aluminum is super easy to cut with standard carbide saw tools. Probably cut off of a long tube. Take some fine grit sandpaper and lightly sand the edges at a 45° angle. Takes less than a minute and doesn’t look bad. This pill container is extremely durable and very sleek. I don’t feel like an old man pulling it out too take my meds (Sorry, not sorry.😬). I just ordered one for my wife and definitely recommend it.
Solid, but ridiculously sticky packaging adhesive
Bought this while traveling after a cheap plastic pill canister broke. It is very solid, fits the pills well, and when I got it wet the pills stayed dry. But... there is a sticky material that adheres it to the packaging which is incredibly difficult to get off. I tried scrubbing the gunk off, picking at it, 3 kinds of soap and hot and cold water, scraping with a plastic edge (didn't want to scratch up the aluminum) - no luck, and it sticks to the interior of the backpack. It's such a poor design for packaging. Will have to try GooGone or WD40 when I get home.
Not sure who this is for
This item is made of brushed aluminum and plastic and has a nice look. The pill compartment slides out of the outer shell with some difficulty, probably because of it's water resistance, so I found it hard to use on a regular basis. The pill compartments are small and only hold 4-6 capsules, so it's probably best suited for smaller tablets or limited meds (vs. supplements like fish oil). It's heavier and smaller than my plastic container, and more difficult to use; it's also much more expensive. The only advantage is it's water resistance, but I'd rather use a Ziploc bag. Overall, it seems nicely made, but I don't really see the purpose for traveling or outdoor activities.
Sharp edges and corners, will damage equipment
I love everything I've gotten from Matador, and this is the first item I've been disappointed in. Pros: Seals well, decent sized. Made of aluminum, so not the lightest thing, but seems sturdy. Cons: Sharp edges all over. Horrendous glue on packaging. Honestly, it appears to be a single piece of extruded aluminum that just had nothing done to it after it was cut. The bezels are sharp enough that I think they'll cut fabric, and they'll definitely chew up the rubber seals on the inside that keep the pill container from sliding out. The corners will definitely rip a hole in a Matador pack that's decently full. I really wish the team had given this product a little more attention to detail and rounded off more of the edges. As it is, I've had to take a dremel with a polishing wheel to mine to knock the edges down on day one of ownership. Really disappointing.