How do I prevent moisture / condensation due to humidity, and temp changes?

[Jay]

I keep a packed back pack in a heavy duty plastic tote in the covered back of the truck in case someone gets careless and starts a forest fire. Due to temp and humidity changes, especially during winter, I am concerned with mildew and moisture damage. I see products like "damp rid" but it seems to be an item that is of considerable size and needs to be hung up with air space around it. My tote is pretty tightly packed so I need to find another solution. I don't keep pack behind seat as people passing by could find unwanted interest.

 

[Terri9630]

Put the items in a zip top bag with moisture absorbers. Like you would dried food.

 

[Tootsie]

Would a canvas like container, like an old military duffle bag or some ’breathable’ tote, be better than plastic?

 

[Aerindel]

I had drilled a few small holes in the bottom of my truck gear tote to deal with this. I just keep stuff like tow straps, chains, etc in mine but I was having a trouble with mold and rust before I did this. Just a few holes make a big difference.

 

[SoJer]

..Or, just spring for a 'Pelican' case (oft time, you can find 'em on the cheap on Craigslist / eBay, (and in Top shape..) from Photographers / Cinematographers, who buy them New for some project - then sell for pennies on the dollar, because they value their 'studio space' more than then recouping something on the cases..)

YMMV, but this has been my - pleasant - experience, and they will Keep yer stuff sealed, and dry.. And, if you've got something that will 'generate moisture when heated', internally, then get a Silica 'Dry Box' (basically a Giant, reusable / renewable 'dessicant pak') and you should be good..

.02
jd

 

[dademoss]

For us, everything is packed in a "freezer ziplock" bag, air removed (squooshed out by hand), then packed into whatever. Those "vacuum" bags would probably work good, but i never tried them.

 

[backlash]

Harbor Freight sells cases that are just as good as Pelican and a lot cheaper.
I removed the foam padding and keep my first aid stuff in one.

 

[Morgan101]

I swear by zip lock bags and oxygen absorbers. Are the items small enough to put in a waterproof container? Amazon has quite a variety of small containers that are reasonably priced. Maybe make up some kits that will go into your plastic tote.

 

[The Lazy L]

Use vacuum bags.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/13-Pack-...TGu7SCCTAdY62RtcQFUaAtMdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Terri9630]

Would a canvas like container, like an old military duffle bag or some ’breathable’ tote, be better than plastic?

Breathable isn't water tight. Humidity will still get in.