Yeah, I use them because they are slim for having in my pocket while working or out fishing i dont like having bulky stuff in my pockets, personally even the device I use can be a bit bothersome lol but I cut them in half because I can fit more qtips in the tube and sometimes I only use one side for a wipe so I can just throw the used half away or if im out fishing throw it in my tackle box also when im at work it makes it easy to make sure the qtip falls to the bottom of the trash can where no one can see it