Reddit reviews 40 Gram Silica Gel Canister - Fits Pelican Cases.
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Aluminum Canister Contains 40 Grams Of Moisture Indicating Silica Gel.Canister measures 4" x 2" x 1".Can be reactivated by heating in the oven.Fits into all camera cases including Pelican 1500d.Sturdy, Durable, and Reusable Canister with see thru window in center to view coloring changing (indicating) Silica Gel Beads.
Get these they are specifically designed to be reused
I use MTM plastic ammo cans which have rubber seals, and I use these rechargeable silica gel canisters which cost about $4-$5 a piece, depending on where you get them. Midway USA has sales on those same desiccant cans once in a while. I use one desiccant can per ammo can. If the rubber is good on the ammo can then there should be no problems with it as long as you don't submerge the ammo cans.
Note that many rubbers are attacked badly by ozone, so keep an eye on the rubber. I haven't figured out how to protect against ozone yet, but we get it bad here once in a while. I suspect maybe some silicone spray (like dashboard protectant) might do the trick, but I haven't confirmed yet.
My basement isn't wet by any means, it just gets humid like any basement does. I ordered this desiccant which has an indicator too and can be recharged.
Buy a desiccant and place it where you keep the book. The linked one can be renewed by heating it in the oven (instructions come with it). Just renew it once a year or whatnot to be safe.
They seal up pretty tight so they will hold what ever moisture is inside the case already. But that's why they invented these pretty cheap and all you need to dry them out is an oven, just get a few depending on how big your case is and toss them in with your gear. I cut out a little spot for them in mine.
Also dessicants can be helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Indicating-Desiccant-Silica-Canister-Pelican/dp/B0018O035O
Keep it stored inside, don't leave it in your car (unless it's nice out and you use it all the time). A decent bag, lens pen with brush to dust and clean the camera, always put body and lens caps on your stuff, and if you live in a humid area or plan on traveling a lot silica packs or a Silica Canister is a good thing to have just in case. I use the one I linked to, though I got it for free it does work well and for $6 I'd say it's worth it if you need it.
I have had my XSi forever, still looks new outside of a bit of finish fade where my hands rub it. My 60D I use all the time for work is just as clean, though it has sadly hit the floor a few times. Overall I'd say I'm pretty cautious with my equipment, but not afraid to use it.
In a similar situation. Bought a house with a detached 2 car garage in Ohio. Temps are too low for a dehumidifier and I can't afford to put a heater in. I'm all hand tools, so that makes it easier for me.
I keep all my tools coated in oil (just basic 3 in 1). I use the can with oil soaked rag that Paul Sellers has demonstrated. This makes it easy to do when I'm done working. And for the record, I've yet to have any issues with the oil staining the wood, but I try to wipe the oil off before use anyway. Next, I put my tools in a cabinet and sealed it as best I could. I used some of that foam tape stuff to seal it better. Then I got a few silica gel canisters to soak up moisture.
Within 24-48 hours those things will drop the humidity in the cabinet to around 50% from 80%. Of course, when you open the cabinet the humidity will go right back up. This has worked well for me.
As for wood, I keep it all inside the house when I'm not working with it. This hasn't been the greatest option, but has been much better than working on wood that's been sitting in 80% humidity.