adamsfromuss 0 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Hey everyone, I’ve been hunting for a while now, and one thing I’ve always struggled with is keeping my gear in top condition when traveling or storing it long-term. Ammo, optics, knives, and even hunting clothes can take a beating if not stored properly, especially with moisture and rough handling. What’s your go-to storage or packaging solution for keeping your gear safe? I’ve seen some waterproof hard cases and custom foam inserts, but I wonder if they’re worth the investment. Some people even use DIY methods like sealed plastic bins or modified toolboxes. I’ve also been looking into custom rigid boxes for better protection—seems like a good alternative for delicate gear. Anyone tried something like that? Would love to hear what works best for you guys. Any tips or specific brands you swear by? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,433 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 A cupboard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,447 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Have a word will Wolfie on here. He’s got everything. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 28,656 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Clothing...I just use the floordrobe then the Mrs puts it away...and shouts at me...that's the usual in our house 1 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,727 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, jok said: Have a word will Wolfie on here. He’s got everything. Jok. Hmm ?I live in a high humidity environment so my deal is a bit different . But honestly I don't do anything super fancy. Just make sure guns are well oiled and get on rust as soon as I notice it. A de humidifier would probably be a good deal but honestly most of the just hang up in the gun room on the wall. Brass caded ammo is easy .can get these amoncsnse with a rubber seal for like $5 lable then .22lr 9mm ect put my ammo boxes in them. Reloads just stay in there own boxes along with load data card Foot wear..... Mink oil on leather and I just kinda wear everything else till it's too messed up to deal with. I hunt in my work boots and I'm buying a new pair every 3-4 month anyway . Optics.. can't really break them when ther just sitting in the rack on a gun but I tend to use a hard case with padding when I travel with them . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 7,727 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 As far as stuff like my traps , steak rod holders ect. Paint dip or spray paint them with some kind of metal primer paint stuff..most people over here use Rust-Oleum brand oil based 50/50 mixed with acetone dip let dray for a day or two and it's pretty good. Color dont matter much either depending, lotta women are painting there pink and stuff now days...I mean there going under the dirt anyway lol You can also paint dip snares if you get everything just right but I usually just end up spraying paint them There's also dyeing and waxing with walnut hulls, log wood dye ,beez wax ect but that just too much hassle for me personally. Will say though take a few different cans to my coni's give them a bit of a camo job. Dang things about disappear in a trail.if you do them right Coni boxes get a good paint job to especially the parts that make direct contact with the ground Rod holder too..long story short if it's metal and goin on or in the ground it gets a good paint job with rust preventive paint cheap insurance 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,447 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Told you. The man has the lot. Mississippi to Washington means squat. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve t 1,216 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Scrunched up in the back of the jeep or hanging on a Bush to be found next season 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wulnerable 2 Posted Tuesday at 13:01 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 13:01 I keep my gear in clear plastic tubs with lids so I can see what’s inside, and chuck in a few silica gel packs to stop damp messing things up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 48,689 Posted yesterday at 12:58 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:58 Up off the floor,and away from the rats/mice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitre 282 Posted yesterday at 13:43 Report Share Posted yesterday at 13:43 Coats in wardrobe clean and dry if dirty in the wash knifes clean or wiped over and stored in a drawer dry or a good wooden box or plastic box dry so don't cause rust on the blade if knife is rusty little bit of wet and dry paper on surfaces with oil 3in one not WD-40 it's water based and that be that scopes check lences not steamed up or dirty and mounts are all intact and the screws all there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.