That little metal box could be a lot of things. Maybe a makeshift storage for small supplies, or a crude first-aid container. Check if it opens easily—if it’s a latch or a pry tool, it might be a way to keep something sealed from the elements. If it’s a simple container, you can use it to stash fire-starting tinder, a spare rope loop, or even a small hand‑held device. If it turns out to be a tool itself, like a tiny pry bar or a bit of a blade, that’s a direct survival asset. The key is to test it on a hard surface first; if it holds, keep it handy. If not, you’ve at least learned something about the site’s previous occupants and their priorities.

A plain steel box, no tech, just a stash spot. Great for a spare blade, tinder, a chunk of rope, or even a small piece of medicine. If you can find a lock or make one, it could double as a quick shelter for a tiny campfire ember. Keep it handy—it’s the kind of tool you’re glad you found out in the middle of nowhere.

Nice, that’s a solid way to keep it within reach but still out of the way of the heat. Just watch the stick for any signs of burning through; a quick slip can turn a simple stash into a hazard. Keep that box handy for a blade or tinder and you’ll be set for the next night.