+JSappenf Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 So, I live in Baltimore and I have created a cache that is submerged under the water. I bought and otterbox 9000 as the cache container. Within a month, the locking clasp is broken and unable to keep the container shut underwater. I am looking for a suitable replacement. I need something about the same size (about 1/2 the size of a shoe box) but has a more secure/reliable locking feature. Can someone help a brother out who has hidden something similar? Quote Link to comment
+Scuba4jews Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Look at the pelican cases on Geocaching.com or on other sites. They are waterproof, with a lifetime warranty. Quote Link to comment
+ipodguy Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I've got a 30 calibur ammo can sunk underwater at the moment and all is well. Maybe give that a shot? Quote Link to comment
+silksmybaby Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 can't wait to come up there and find this once it's fixed! Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I've got a 30 calibur ammo can sunk underwater at the moment and all is well. Maybe give that a shot? Echoing the ammo box suggestion. I've got one with a Lock & Lock inside that is nice and dry. Quote Link to comment
+Stargazer22 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Having troubles getting your cache submerged? Just hide one in Florida during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30) and mother nature will take care of that for you! I'll also vote for the ammo can suggestion. I have found a few that were submerged for significant periods of time and they had remained dry inside. Quote Link to comment
+ConRed Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ammo cans work great! I would suggest doing a dunk test of the ammo can initially because some of the cans we've found/hidden have had bad seals. If the seal is fine initially, it will probably last a long time. Quote Link to comment
+JSappenf Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 So I really like the idea of the ammo can. I will have to stop by an army surplus store to pick one up. For the moment, I have gotten a knockoff pelican box that seems to have a more sturdy latch. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment
+palmerra Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Before you buy something new, I would contact Otter Box customer support and let them know about your problem. I have an Otter Box cell phone case and they have replaced the belt clip TWICE with no questions asked. The first time, the clip breaking was clearly MY fault; but they sent me a new one anyway. As a side note, I would strongly recommend the Otter Box cell phone cases to my fellow cachers. I've been out caching in the rain, but my iPhone stays clean an dry in the Otter Box. Quote Link to comment
+Crafty Turtle Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 The only time I have had trouble with otterboxes is when you get something caught in the seal - like a ziplock bag. Is the clasp broken because of rough treatment? Assuming its submergence requires rocks piled on top, it is possible someone knocked the clasp in just the wrong way. I agree with palmerra, call otterbox customer support, and explain the usage and the possible hazards. Who knows, they might decide to produce an otterbox that is perfect for a geocache, and solves all our problems. We can only hope. Quote Link to comment
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