A lot of people seem to like the US military (Fulton MX-991/Ul) angle flashlight just because it has a compartment on the bottom that can be used for storing a few survival items like matches, fishing hooks, sewing kit, etc. But I wouldn't buy one just for the storage compartment. In fact, I've never liked this type of flashlight at all. Why? Because it's too big, bulky and the D-cell batteries weigh too much, especially if you gotta carry a few extra sets. You know what I mean, bubba?

Now just because the Mini-Maglite doesn't come with a storage compartment doesn't mean you can't carry a few survival items attached to it. And a way to do this is to buy yourself a Mini-Mag accessory kit and find an old bicycle inner tube tire and an empty plastic 35mm film container.

Then take the rubber "lens holder" from the Mini-Mag accessory kit and place it over the flashlight. Then take the plastic 35mm film container and hold the "opening part" over a small flame (like a match or candle) for only about 10-15 seconds and then immediately (while it's still hot) slide it over the rubber "lens holder." When it cools down, remove it and you'll see it has molded to the shape of the rubber lens holder. Important: Do not attempt to force the plastic film container over the lens holder without first heating it up or it will tear open, either right away or unexpectedly later on.

Now take the bicycle inner tube and cut off about a 3 inch long (rubber band) piece and slide it over both, the film container and the top portion of the flashlight. This will secure the film container to the flashlight so it won't come off when you fill it with your survival goodies. Then when you need to use your Maglite or some survival items, just pull off the film container along with the rubber band/cover.

Note: If you don't wanna spend the money on a Maglite accessory kit for just the rubber lens cover, you can wrap either duct tape or black electrical around the top portion of the maglite until the plastic film container fits snuggly on top of it.