Best diving dry boxes according to redditors

I travel a bit and wanted something that could come with me easily. Built a sff computer and bought two hard cases to hold everything. I wonder when/if Oculus will have a case that will hold everything because it was getting annoying to carry all the separate boxes around.

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1470-Laptop-Case-Foam/dp/B000VZKEWS

That's the one I ordered many years ago. However, there are a bunch of different sizes for different collections. It comes with the locking key mechanism on either side. I used to have 8 separated decks in there, but I recently took out the separations to make it 10 decks.

It works well for my uses. I have never had to worry about my collection when it's in this thing. Yes it's likely more expensive than anything that this reviewer has looked at, but it's payed for itself many times over by the protection and identification it has supplied to my most expensive cards. I wouldn't go with any other method.

Legit these things are the best. Like $10 at Walmart too.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-020968573095-Watertight-Box/dp/B007JQJFIQ

Found in the kayaking/canoeing sections. Do wonders to keep the smell contained.

This is a great topic for discussion!

One thing I've decided on is to have a small, waterproof, clip on minimalist kit that I can just clip onto whichever pack I'm using. I got a waterproof metal "match safe" thing - actually bigger than a match safe - like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1DXBMI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), and added a caribiner clip. Into this goes a half-dozen stormproof matches, a tiny packet of first-aid stuff, a tiny pocketknife, parachute cord and tape - wrapped around it, and maybe some other stuff (still working on it!). This way, whichever pack I put on my back, I clip the little waterproof survival kit to. Would love to know what other people would put in there. Looking for a very tiny LED light for it as well.

Space blanket is for my daypack; I have a tent and rainfly in my backpack so it's important to have the space blanket when I don't have access to my backpack. Each pack already has a tiny pin-on compass that weighs nothing. Backpack has the main survival gear, plus extra matches, lighter, and a firesteel.

I've taken 4 drives on a flight once. basically yes, this is your best option if you trust yourself more than strangers. buy a pelican case, get anti static bags, make sure it has foam padding inside, and fits in the carry-on dimensions

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1450-001-110-1450-Carrying-Multipurpose/dp/B0090XXY92

This case looks pretty nice also

My every day IEMs are Tennmak Pros, which are budget chi-fi, but still pack a whollup, I even wrote a review on them. Anyway, even with these budget IEMs I keep exceptional care of them, beyond what most people would probably do with them. After almost every use, I undo them from the MMCX, put them in foam that I cut to fit them that's in a Pelican 1010 Micro Case, wrap the cable (over and under style) and velcro the cable, all snug in the case.

Now, I don't do this if I'm going to use them again in the next 20 minutes but if it's gonna be a while I will. Inside the case, there is a rubber insert which I took out and slipped in a return notice with my name and number that faces towards the outside world. Put the insert back on top, and that thing is branded. Undeniably mine.

Call me anal or whatever, but I want my crap to last. Hopefully my weird tendencies help you keep track of your stuff.

EDIT: Here's what it looks like

Even if /u/hvaccanbefun can't find one to send you, you could always get one of those little pill-capsule keychain things. That would work, too.

Judging from this, and knowing that the strap is about 1.6 inches high (40mm for standard ski goggle straps); I would confidently wildly guesstimate that the DK2 is about 4.1 inches high.

I wonder if this, this, or this might work as cheap options? Althought they all seem to be cutting it very tight on the depth. I am assuming the DK2 would sit in the case like it would sit on a table (like the first photo above), and not facing upward like they packaged it in the DK1 case, since there are a lot less case options that would fit it that way (without being huge)...

I have one of those ebay metal cases for my photo gear. I'm guessing you would be able to fit two full DK2 kits in it. They look decent and are affordable, but I find mine to be a bit heavy (5.5 pounds empty) and a bit awkward to carry sometimes (if I load it heavy specially). Even though they look decent, there is something about the build quality that feels slightly cheap when you handle it; specially the locking hinges. Nothing terrible in particular, but it just doesn't have that awesome quality feel of expensive cases like an HPRC, a Pelican or a Seahorse would have. But it does get the job done.

We should really know the actual DK2 dimensions (plus the accessories) before choosing a case. The hardest dimensions to accommodate will be the depth, since most small cases are also shallow.

For the power supply--think about hooking it up to a USB charger (like a phone backup). If you're willing to pay a lot, Voltaic has some truly excellent solar-charging battery kits; you could leave it running outside indefinitely with one of those. (You may be able to find an equally good option for less money elsewhere--I don't know.)

Another good way would be to use an efficient DC-DC converter with alkaline batteries. I've had very good luck with Pololu's voltage regulators.

Definitely don't use a voltage divider as your power supply...it will either fail to deliver enough current, get the voltage wrong, waste a whole lot of power, or some combination of those. You can use the Arduino's built-in regulator if your battery is over about 7V, but that's wasteful.

Here's a good weatherproof enclosure that I like a lot. It's easy to drill holes for things that need to be outside; you can seal them with epoxy or hot glue. Be sure to protect it from the sun or it might bake your electronics inside.

I go camping down at the Red River Gorge several times a year, and take my vape everytime. You'll probably need some extra batteries. Definitely look into buying some waterproof battery cases, as they're fairly cheap:

>http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Waterproof-Storage-Holder-organizer/dp/B00IJB3E82

I would also recommend puttng them in a dry box/bag if you plan on going anywhere near water. I generally put my mod in one as well:

>http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-Watertight-Small-Dress/dp/B007JQJE5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1459363521&sr=1-1&keywords=dry+box

Exercise food safety protocol when in bear country. Your vape/juice falls into the 'food' category. A bear hang is a pretty simple thing to setup, and is almost a necessary. Here's some info about bear hangs:

>https://www.princeton.edu/~oa/training/bearbag.shtml


Good luck and have fun!

EDIT: If anyone has any better recommendations on a drybox and waterproof battery cases, let me know :)

You should definitely bring one of the waterproof necklace cases, like this. They are SO handy for keeping your phone and money and whatnot on you while in the water.

There are waterproof passport holders. I would use something like that or something similar (like phone dry bag).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00153U9NE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Hold P2+ w/ blades and 3 batteries, room for more.

It’s seahorse 92f

It’s not as thick as a Pelican but it’s far less and I’ve had zero issues traveling. Way worth it.

Do you have one of these cases already?
If so, what do you think about this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Seahorse-SE520-Protective-Case-Black/dp/B000OVN3HM/ref=sr_1_23?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409325540&sr=1-23

https://www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Survival-Technologies-Aluminum-Titanium/dp/B00FB7XX24/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474227132&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+survival+technologies

That's the canada amazon bit should help you find it

smaller - http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Survival-Technologies-Aluminum-Titanium/dp/B00FB7XX24/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1415523062&sr=8-5&keywords=waterproof+keychain+capsule

blue (+.3) - http://www.amazon.com/UST-Aluminum-B-A-S-E-Case-Blue/dp/B00H3YKIN0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1415523062&sr=8-7&keywords=waterproof+keychain+capsule

I'm trying to figure out a way to feasibly mount my phone to my bike handlebars to use as a cycling computer...with caveats.

I know that there are a plethora of phone mounting options out there, but I want to also include a powerbank and I want it to be universal.

The idea is to use an AmazonBasics 10000mAh Power Bank to connect to my phone to keep it consistently charged while on a ride and using it as a cycling computer. This theoretically can be done much much cheaper than something like the Garmin Edge 520 while still getting essentially the same features (minus a few extras that aren't important to me). The problem comes in determining the safest and most feasible way to do this.

There are products like this iKross bike mount that seem to be pretty good, but are too thin to accommodate both a phone and a power bank. There are of course power bank bike mounts for iPhones, but those are only for iPhones and so they are not universal. So I'm looking at maybe doing some Frankensteining to get what I want.

After looking around, my inclination to make the proper mount is to combine this Quad Lock (specifically because it so deeply discounts Strava Premium) and this dry box to create a waterproof, if bulky, case and mount. The Quad Lock allows the case to come off the bike when it's not needed so that my bike doesn't look ridiculous for simple rides around town and also would be secure. I'm not a racing cyclist so weight and aero are not super important.

So, I could use that combination with a clear box, put some rubber padding in, and call it a day. But I wouldn't be able to access the phone screen in this configuration. So a further thought would be to cut a hole out of the top of the dry box that would be large enough for most phone screens and then glue/epoxy a thin piece of plastic that allows interaction with a phone screen (similar to a screen protector). The phone would then be able to be used and also waterproof. One problem I see with this is obviously making sure this seal is waterproof and also if the case for some reason comes off the bike and hits the ground this will be a major failure point.

Is this a feasible project? Am I missing a more obvious solution? I'd appreciate any input as it seems like I could make a case, mount, and power bank all for under $100, 1/3 the cost of a serious cycling computer and likely get much better battery life.

I've always kept all my gear wrapped in ziplocs inside something like this

Outdoor Products Watertight Box, Small, Shocking Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJIBD66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xPMYxbE3E4RYQ

And kept my herb inside a tightvac

I use one of these. It was cheaper than the similar sized pelican and doesn't have a liner. Works great for keeping all my gulps hydrated for months on end.

Pelican Ruck R20 Case (Orange) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N82XBW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gDDnDbBCDP04Y

You look to be on the right track. I just bought a fishfinder for my kayak.

This is the battery I bought

Along with this charger

I also picked up this waterproof box that I've seen a lot of people use to put the battery in. Do a google search for DIY fishfinder battery box.

Good luck, I'm on the east coast so I have to wait for it to warm up before I get everything on the yak

I've seen many ideas suggested when I was looking this up for my own solo beach trip. Here are some of the common ideas:

• Burry it, then put your towel on top to mark the spot, not helpful if people see you do this though. Here is a product that isn't yet on the market but made headlines this week: http://mashable.com/2016/06/16/beach-vault-keep-valuables-safe-summer/#Auf0yOGvt5qs
  
• Ask other people to watch...again not that helpful.
  
• Hide it in trees, rocks, etc again YMMV.
  
• Get a dry bag, although this isn't 100% and it floats behind you, so if you like to swim under water not helpful. I got this one but have yet to use it. I do recommend getting one with a shoulder strap. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XK8HCRS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Get a waterproof case or dry box. I got this one but haven't used it yet either: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJAPMSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Go low tech and put your things in what appears to be a dirty diaper or trash. Doesn't work if people try to help clean the beach and put your things in the trash.

Do you need to be able to use the phone while out there? There are some relatively inexpensive dive boxes that'd work great. I use one myself out on the ocean.

Scuba Choice Scuba Diving Dive Waterproof Orange Dry Box Case Container with Lanyard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJAPMSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Nu3DzbK043GM2

The one I bought isn't available anymore, but this should be about right if you're shopping:
Scuba Choice Scuba Diving Dive Waterproof Black Dry Box Case Container with Lanyard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJAN6G0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_jh4GzbX7DKV7J

Looks like a Pelican IM2200. Best Buy used to sell these for about $80. Here's the link to Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-iM2200-Storm-Case/dp/B00BFJGSZQ

Is this for business or for personal? If money is no object and the drives themselves contain unreplaceable data I'd ship them in a Pelican case.

Amazon

"The women, who didn’t have a phone on them..."

They sounded REAL prepared.

"maybe they didn't want to get thier phone wet" someone would say. Well, my response to that is, git prepared

I run a pretty light setup. I've never used a milk crate or bucket

In the back I have a dry box that holds a small battery for my fishfinder, I put my keys in there, and I usually throw my sandals back there. Then my stringer and anchor too.

If I'm going to keep a fish I put it on a stringer and keep it in the water while i'm not moving. I keep the stringer on a 4ft piece of line and I wrap it around an anchor cleat so the fish sink a little and stay cold. Then when i go to leave a place I pull it up and put them in back or just over my feet.

In the hole between my legs, I keep my fish gripper, tackle box, and a pair of forceps and boomerang clippers on a nite ize key chain with retracable clips. This usually stays just clipped my life vest / neck lanyard so it's all easily accessible all the time.


Then my net, and fishing poles. My kayak has built in rod holders

Fish Stringer


Boomerang Clippers


Fish Gripper

Dry Box


nite ize locking clip for clippers, grippers and pliers


Gear teather for my fish grippers

• Case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261418208373?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
  
• Foam: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00512WN6G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Containers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X7VRIK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Spoon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KDCMN0/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Awesome! I have a mini Santa Cruz shredder, which is nice and portable. I haven't gotten my new case yet, but I'm looking at small Pelican cases like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TOLRC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502930935&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pelican+1030+micro+case+black&dpPl=1&dpID=41N8Uye%2BxRL&ref=plSrch so you could check that line out if it looks good

Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ItGoybNC6ZNPH

Pelican Pick N' Pluck foam set for 1032 Micro-Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGODXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iuGoybB00YD6E

For travel I use Pelican 1030 Micro Watertight Dry Box, 7.50x3.87x2.43in - Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOLRC6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_eeHoybX4G5VF8

It's not the kind of case you're looking for but something to consider if you travel a lot and want the ultimate protection. It's fits perfectly.

I always get a chuckle when I see Macs with cases like these. I also like protection, but I have one of these and also one of these. I like both, but for you of course, I recommend the latter. Pelican also has thinner laptop cases as well like this guy. You could forget the crazy cover, and actually get something crushproof and waterproof for your Mac, and it will still fit in a backpack (my 1470 case fits in a standard Army assault pack)

> the actual cost is about $120 per year per cop to store the videos.

Even if it was double the cost of what I had pointed out, your statement still proves that it's easily affordable to do. Compared to the costs of a multi-million dollar lawsuit pay out that may happen every few years or so, it's costs are negligible in comparison.

You don't need an ISP to move data, there are data transport / secure storage / secure destruction companies such as Iron Mountain and that is their bread and butter. There is competition in that sector which also drives the price down too.

Let's use /r/ioncloud9's figures of 12TB every 60 days. At that level, you don't use an ISP, you use rack mounted removable hard drives OR a removable network attached storage (NAS) device and transport that in a rotation schedule.

Pull the drives that are mounted in their drive sleds and put that into an anti-static bag, that goes into a waterproof Pelican hardened travel case designed for hard drives which has high density foam slots sized for the drive and sled, it's locked and sealed.

On a schedule, the Iron Mountain van / truck shows up, signs for the case and then they take it to their data center and offload the data on the drives to their secure data storage pods. The drives are returned and the police IT department wipes the drives and sets them back in to the rotation for further use.

Professional IT people do this all the time, its a common industry accepted practice.



"Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.".

--Andrew S. Tanenbaum, (1989). Computer Networks 4th ed., p. 91




"Imagine a company with two offices in different cities, perhaps even in different countries. Each office has a 100 megabit internet connection. If the company needs to send a large amount of data from one office to the other, theoretically a 100 megabit connection can muster about 45 gigabyte in one hour if there are no bottlenecks on the way. This ends up being just over one terabyte of data in 24 hours.

In other words, for anything larger than one terabyte, it would be faster for this company to just send the data on disks for over-night delivery."

--Royal Pingdom, April 11, 2007




In 2015 Amazon Web Services launched Amazon Snowball, a 50 lb (23 kg), 50 TB device for transporting data to the AWS cloud.

Amazon's turn key solution is so simple.

"Sneakernet will never die."

--ComputerSavvy, September 11, 2016.

No ISP needed, cheap, secure and efficient. With today's technology and services that are available which I linked to above, there is absolutely no excuse that holds up to the scrutiny of an informed public.

I still stand by my original statement that the police are using perceived costs as a smoke screen to hide the fact from people who don't know how cheap it is to store and transport data at the professional level.

The police don't want 100% accountability which the cameras and microphones deliver, the camera never blinks and does not lie in court and the last thing you want is legal proof that you just violated a citizen's rights in full HD up on a big screen TV in front of a jury.