A stash can is a diversion safe that looks like a real can or bottle from the grocery store: a soda, an energy drink, a food tin, a cleaning product. The top or bottom unscrews to reveal a hidden compartment, and from the outside it looks like any other can on the shelf. Shop the full range in our stash cans collection, or read our wider diversion safes guide.
Types of stash cans
Soda can safes
The classic stash can. A soda can belongs in a fridge, a cooler, a car cup holder or a desk, so it rarely gets a second look. Choose a brand people already drink in your home: Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite or Fanta.
Energy drink and tea cans
The Red Bull can safe and the Arizona Green Tea can safe fit in naturally at the gym, at work or in a vehicle.
Food cans
Pantry cans like the Del Monte stash can, the Del Monte fruit cocktail can and the Pringles can disappear among real groceries. See pantry protection with stash cans.
Household and personal-care cans
Few people open a bleach or shaving cream can that isn’t theirs. Look at the Ajax bleach can, the shaving cream can and the laundry detergent bottle.
Bottles
For on-the-go storage, bottle safes like the hidden compartment water bottle, the black water bottle and the stainless steel bottle go wherever you do.
How to pick the right stash can
- Where will it live? Kitchen and fridge: soda or food cans. Bathroom or laundry: cleaning and shaving cans. Car, gym bag or desk: drinks and bottles.
- Does it match your household? A brand nobody in your home buys stands out. Pick one that blends in.
- What will you store? Cans suit rolled cash, jewelry, keys and small items. For larger items, look at bottles or a book safe.
- Do you need odor control? A stash can hides an item; it isn’t designed to contain smells. Pair it with a carbon-lined pouch, or choose the Pepsi bottle safe with a smell-proof bag.
Tips for using a stash can
- Keep it with real cans or bottles of the same kind so it blends in.
- Don’t leave it somewhere someone might grab it to drink. The back of the pantry is better than the front of the fridge.
- Close the lid fully every time.
- Use more than one if you’re storing several items. It spreads the risk.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a stash can?
A stash can is a container made to look like a real can or bottle, with a hidden compartment inside for storing valuables out of sight.
Are stash cans smell-proof?
A stash can is designed to hide items, not to block odors. For odor control, use a smell-proof bag or case.
Where should I keep a stash can?
Where the real product would normally be, such as a fridge, pantry, under the sink or in a car cup holder. See top secret spots to hide your stash can.
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