Scored some water proof storage

[Catfish37]

Stopped by a local warehouse that sells military surplus and picked up a medical supply container. I wanted the case for camping gear and the bins for junk in the shop. What do y'all use to store a and haul your camping gear?

 

[TangoBlue]

Nice score but what I think is that they are heavy and only as water and dust tight as the rubber seal in the lid. But my comment doesn't claim that I would not use one - I have one also for repair parts and vehicle fluids since it is a rock solid container - I also use it as a step since it can support weight as well without deforming. That AMAL can always goes along when the truck goes off road. I vaguely recall that it mysteriously appeared in my Subarau Domingo when I was in Japan a long time ago...

Be sure to check the seal for brittleness and service with a rubber/plastic protectant periodically like ArmorAll. If no longer serviceable the seal can be replaced with a variety of rubber or foam products that are only limited by your imagination. Also, the latches can loosen with age and deform. Use a wrench to tighten the clasp so it hugs the latch more snugly.

For my kit I use the blow molded plastic lockers for more sensitive items and soft-sided bags. It doesn't take long for the weight to add up and your container shouldn't add to the penalty.

 

[Catfish37]

Yep you are right! It is heavy by its self. But for what I wanted to put in it it will work great. I also have a military container that is plastic. It also holds some camping gear it seems like a better unit as far as water proof verses the aluminum box. Here you can see it in my roof rack.

 

[100acre]

I have a number of those aluminum cases. I used three of them for storage on my recent trip. Two fit side by side in the bed of the M416 trailer. They are a bit heavy and if you're not careful the spring loaded latches can get ya a cut or two if you're not paying attention. I figured they would at least be bear resistant. Definitely rodent proof. Next time I'll use action packers storage bins for the weight reduction and band aid savings. I still like the boxes and agree they would be good for storing other items if the seals are still good. If the seals seem a bit dry use some petroleum jelly to soften them up. I had 100+ freeze dried food packages in one, and the other was for my kitchen. It holds a Coleman suitcase stove in one end, and it's a very nice fit.

 

[Libertysand]

..... They are a bit heavy and if you're not careful the spring loaded latches can get ya a cut or two if you're not paying attention. I figured they would at least be bear resistant. Definitely rodent proof. .......

I second that!
Bear proof, Yes.
Heavy as a mother ......, Yes.

You'll find that at camp or at home you'll only lock a couple of the latches because you get to impatient in locking ALL of them. Ya, I've ripped a pair of Dickies, cut my leg up while wearing shorts and had a latch snag my jeans and took me down. I saved my beer though. I've learned to just latch them all. Good case but don't expect it to be completely water proof.