+BlueDeuce Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Edited August 22, 2008 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+Bmxer11 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 anything a little cheaper Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ah, I got mine for three bucks. A little elbow grease to remove the lettering and you got the best dang cache container for ... uhm, three bucks. If you ask a general question about containers, ammocan is the response you will get. You can try the lock-n-lock but you'll pay about the same. Decent containers for plastic. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 anything a little cheaper Not in the bang for the buck catagory. Ammo cans are very well priced. You can't even buy tupperware for less. Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 anything a little cheaper I get them for about $5 each. Thats not bad. Quote Link to comment
+Mayeaux clan Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Uhh -- I think 3 for $10, the deal at my local army surplus store for 30 cals is pretty cheap. Picked me up 3 today. Quote Link to comment
+vw_k Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Lock & lock style plastic containers work very well too, and come in various shapes and sizes, try looking in the kitchen aisle of your local superstore, I'd definately choose a lock & lock type container over any other plastic sandwich box as the lids stay on properly, other ones sometimes leak. Quote Link to comment
+VeryTangled Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 From a finder's stand point, I get more excited about finding a well hidden ammo can than any other container, and especially when they are marked with a geocaching sticker. Otherwise they may be interpreted a little ominously. The lock-n-lock is in second place for me. Any other plastic container, should probably be put inside a rugged plastic bag, from my experience. Plastic film vials seem to be able to remain water-tight for quite a while, if they are not exposed to the sun. But, honestly, these smaller containers don't juice me up like a bigger one. Just my opinion, VT Quote Link to comment
+Guinness70 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 anything submersible and waterproof so either with an oring or tightening system (ammo can/lock&lock) or screw on lid to keep the contents dry and safe from prying animals. animals ranging from ants to raccoons/monkeys Quote Link to comment
+Headhardhat Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Depending on what you want to do and the size you want to go the magic secret word is WATERPROOF. You can have the biggest cache ever seen but if it fills up with water or keeps everything damp from condensation it's garbage. -HHH Quote Link to comment
+rambrush Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Plastic containers have problems here in the desert heat. Plus when you pile rocks on top of them they eventually crack and split. Had on ethe other day that was full of water log book was ruined the whole thing stunk. I did what I could by taping the lid and putting some spare log pages in a zip lock. So make sure your cache containers are tough. I have seen some large mayonaise plastic containers roaming around and they get painted to blend into the enviroment . Quote Link to comment
+WRASTRO Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 anything a little cheaper You asked for the best and got responses that actually also gave you the least expensive. What more do you want? Ammo cans are the least expensive and most durable containers around. Quote Link to comment
+tzipora Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've been using my BPA-laden Nalgene bottles. They won't fit a traditional size log, but they get the basic job done. We've also managed to find a couple at thrift stores for under $1, since others are trying to get rid of them now, too. Quote Link to comment
+root1657 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've been using my BPA-laden Nalgene bottles. They won't fit a traditional size log, but they get the basic job done. We've also managed to find a couple at thrift stores for under $1, since others are trying to get rid of them now, too. Sweet it worked! makes starting the rumors worth it! Quote Link to comment
+Guinness70 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 you asked what works best ammo cases http://www.pelican.com/ http://www.witzprod.com/index.php?cPath=23 things to consider: waterproof enuff strong enuf (that it can be stepped on, and wont break upon opening 100times) spacious enuf (big opening) and how much you wanna spend and risk loosing it anything can be sprayed olive drab, use a primer first. Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Similar to Pelican containers there are also ones from OtterBox which are slightly less expensive. Quote Link to comment
batesie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I just go to morrisons and get a air seal container for about 60p ($1.20) Quote Link to comment
+Guinness70 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ah! found the picture of my first cache container went to the army surplus intended on buying a ammo box, but they had none because apparently with steel prices being so high they would have had to sell them at to high a price. so i bought this for €15.00 there is one bigger size, nearly double this. earned me a Cache Reward Coin for Great Container Quote Link to comment
+EScout Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 ah! found the picture of my first cache container went to the army surplus intended on buying a ammo box, but they had none because apparently with steel prices being so high they would have had to sell them at to high a price. so i bought this for €15.00 there is one bigger size, nearly double this. earned me a Cache Reward Coin for Great Container I am guessing that this is an aluminum container with a sealed twist lid. Never seen one of these. What was the original purpose for it? Quote Link to comment
+Guinness70 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 its PVC (plastic) with a screw on lid which has a rubber oring, so 100% waterproof no idea what these are for specifically as i bought it as an empty container. i have seen simular containers (the lid is a very specific shape) used for dry storing crystalline (cfr salts) and powderous products. at the previous office i think they used these to store the "salt" (not really salt) that was used to clear the ice from the carpark during winter. Quote Link to comment
+ncfinn Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Keep in mind that not all plastic containers are water proof. Particularly coffee "cans" do not keep water out. To test your container: fill it with toilet paper, submerge it in water overnight. If the TP is dry in the morning, you can use it for caching. Quote Link to comment
+off-camber Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'd use the ammo cans as well but there aren't any Surplus stores near by...Found a decent Pelican like container at Walmart....it should do the job. Quote Link to comment
+MarshMonsters Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 You could also try hitting up garage sales. Sometimes people buy ammo cans to store tools and misc. items. Not only would you get a good container you might get some good swag too. Quote Link to comment
+Kohavis Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Buy your wife a can of Pepperidge Farm cookies (or yourself for that matter. They come in a metal can with a lid. Spray paint black and cut a coffee can lid to the right size for a gasket....voila! You get a water resistant regular cache container and your wife gets cookies to nibble on while you're out beating the bushes Or for a larger cache on a budget, use a 3-lb. coffee can itself. Spray paint black or camo. The plastic lid will keep out moisture. If you look around the house, you'll find all sorts of cache containers Quote Link to comment
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