+Celtic Ghost Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Currently have a microcache which has had problems with moisture getting in to the 35mm film cannister that I'm using as a container. Anyone have any suggestions for a more water proof alternative? (has to be same size or smaller or it won't fit in the hidey hole ) Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Groundspeak do or did produce Micro cache containers which were water and just about anything else proof but at the moment they don't seem to be listed by either of the UK suppliers that I have used, i.e. Finger Technologies or GlobalPositioningSystems and with postage are an expensive option. Are you sure that the 35mm containers really are leaking. It is possible that they are getting wet either, because the lids have not been properly replaced as a bit of grass or excess contents can break the seal, or if they have been opened in the rain, water has got in then. Quote Link to comment
+walkergeoff and wife Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) 35mm film canisters are not 100% waterproof. For things that are, try here. They sell micro-capsules that are waterproof, and their delivery charge is a flat rate, regardless of quantity - or it used to be. I got something similar off eBay, but there do not appear to be any at the moment. I just found this on eBay - waterproof film canisters! Hope this helps. Edited August 10, 2005 by walkergeoff Quote Link to comment
Team 'James W' Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Smaller Nalgene containers that you can get in camping shops for storing small foodstuffs in work really well for micro caches. Big nalgene containrs (wide-mouth ones) work really well for bigger caches too! James Quote Link to comment
+QDman Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Would a small ziplock bag in the film canister work? One just big enough for the log sheet? Quote Link to comment
+jochta Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I've used cigarette tubes from army surplus stores. They are made of thin aluminium (I think) olive green and have a waterproof seal and screw on lid, they are slightly longer and narrower than 35mm film canisters. They were 25p each last time I bought some in the Oxford army surplus store. Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 These would probably fit the bill, but I don't have any in stock at the moment. I might have some more in a couple of weeks time. - Quote Link to comment
+Globetrotter.uk Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 WHAT ABOUT VITAMIN CONTAINERS Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 35mm film canisters are not 100% waterproof. For things that are, try here. They sell micro-capsules that are waterproof, and their delivery charge is a flat rate, regardless of quantity - or it used to be. Sorry, you are of course quite right, though a smear of vaseline round the rim does usually keep water out if the seal is not compromised but I am afraid that more than once it has been the small plastic bags enclosing the log sheet which has poked out! Sorry too that I did not spot that GlobalPositioningSystems are still listing the micro capsules. Another possible is the sample tubes that doctors use to send samples to the labs - before use preferably! Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 These would probably fit the bill, but I don't have any in stock at the moment. I might have some more in a couple of weeks time. - Does the lettuce come free or is it an optional extra? Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Does the lettuce come free or is it an optional extra? Eye test time John. It's a basket of flowers I think. - Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Tubes of mini M&Ms. The containers are longer than a 35mm and about the same width, but the lids do appear to make a nice tight seal. AND the best bit is you get to dspose of the contents before using the container! Mind you, I just got some of the 2nd hand army surplus ciggy tins and they are the "dogs knees" I must say! and cheap! Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Does the lettuce come free or is it an optional extra? Eye test time John. It's a basket of flowers I think. - Blinks --- doh! Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have seen these used with good luck. https://www.teachersource.com/catalog/page/...62cbcf2#SM-100A Quote Link to comment
+Celtic Ghost Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks all for the suggestions Quote Link to comment
+dino-irl Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have seen these used with good luck. https://www.teachersource.com/catalog/page/...62cbcf2#SM-100A Perfect opportunity for someone to buy a job lot and flog them on ebay to other people. Can't see one person needing 30 of those Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have seen these used with good luck. https://www.teachersource.com/catalog/page/...62cbcf2#SM-100A Perfect opportunity for someone to buy a job lot and flog them on ebay to other people. Can't see one person needing 30 of those Ha.... you don't know some of my local cachers!!! Scattering 30 of them around the countryside would be no problem to them. The best solution is to find a different hidey hole and put in a 'proper' cache Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 You could always pop into your local doctor's surgery and ask the receptionist for some urine sample pots! There's a cache we did in Portsmouth a while back which used one and the contents were bone dry. Let's just hope it hadn't been used before though! Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 You could always pop into your local doctor's surgery and ask the receptionist for some urine sample pots! There's a cache we did in Portsmouth a while back which used one and the contents were bone dry. Let's just hope it hadn't been used before though! They cost about 40p from most chemists. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have a small pill bottle with a child-proof lid about to go into service to replace a damp 35mm pot. I've used the 7-cigarette tubes from the Army store in Oxford and been very happy with them too. SP Quote Link to comment
Clarets0 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have seen these used with good luck. https://www.teachersource.com/catalog/page/...62cbcf2#SM-100A Don't buy these!!!! Because I can get 'em for nowt If anyone wants some (as many as you want, but don't be silly) then let me know. I'll get caps as well. I'll send them for the price of the postage. Quote Link to comment
Dave from Glanton Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I recently bought some GC microcache containers from Global Positioning Systems Slightly smaller than a 35mm container, but strong (metal) and waterproof (tight rubber seal) I'd recommend both the kit and the supplier Quote Link to comment
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