Getting Granola out of one of these polycarbonate air tight sealed food containers this morning I wondered if any one has used them for storing gear, food, electronics etc. when paddling? My first thoughts were for using a small one for a non waterproof camera because of the ease to access what is inside of it and ease to seal it back up while on the water. Donig a little Google search, it is obvious that there are number of them available on the market and you can get them in round or rectangle shapes. One issue I do see is that they will add weight. Has anybody tried using them for storing things in a boat?
Yes I’ve used all kinds of “food storage containers” for dry storage. For electronics/wallet/etc. Walmart sells a brand that has a rubber seal and it latches shut. You can find them right alongside all the regular Tupperware, and the price is very reasonable compared to purpose-built dry-storage containers.
They work But I would test them in the sink before relying on them with electronics. For things that can get a drop or two of water on them, they are fine (food, spare clothes, safety items, etc.).
They can be a little bulky, but the price is right…