Boxes? Psssh. Everyone knows the real old-school cheapskate goes for ammo
bags:
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Two of these vintage Swiss ammo bags, a five dollar thrift store leather belt, and a few rivets and I have a set of bags that exude WWI flying ace charm.
The set cost me less than a good meal and drinks out and they each hold a six pack of beer or two bottles of wine nicely. Win.