
Tin Can Alarm
Tin Can Alarm is an Uncommon Traps in Rust. Recycling one returns 60 wood, 0.6 rope, 18 metal fragments. It crafts at a level 1 workbench from 100 wood and 1 rope and 30 metal fragments.
A primitive perimeter alarm made from hanging tin cans. Clatters loudly when disturbed, alerting you to any trespassers. Can be rigged with grenades or other throwables.
1
workbench30
research scrapRecycles into
Wood40 / 60
Rope0.4 / 0.6
Metal Fragments12 / 18
Per item, at 40% safe-zone / 60% radtown efficiency.
Crafting recipe
Workbench 120s
Wood100
Rope1
Metal Fragments30
Total raw materials (3)
Wood 100
Rope 1
Metal Fragments 30
Research & blueprint
30
scrap to research
- Researchable at a table
- Blueprint required
- Not on the tech tree
Live game data, Rust build 24253458, verified July 2026.

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