a can holder is disclosed which is designed and constructed to provide the convenience of attaching the can holder to the belt or trousers of a user . the can holder structure consists of a primarily longitudinal , hollow cylinder having an open channel running lengthwise along the cylinder wall . the channel edges further are characterized by a left flare - out of the channel material and a parallel right flare - out of the channel . each flare - out is further defined by upper and lower sections to which horizontal upper and lower supports are fastened . the means of attachment to a user &# 39 ; s belt may be two looped straps attached to the upper support , or a semi - rigid belt clip affixed to the upper support . the axis of the can or other carried object will generally be aligned with the axis of the cy tinder .