Moisture Elimination for Guns & Ammo Storage

[MegaKillacam5]

Hey i live in north MS where can i get some of those they look great

[schuggtf]

deploying in a few weeks and have been trying to find some desiccant or silica gel packs other than ordering online, called academy as soon as i seen this and got the last box they had, thanks a lot! was so worried i would find anything good enough on time

[jerikko407]

Good advice, thank you for the video.

[InsertGun]

Are you in the USMC if so what rank and what is your MOS?

[00xanawolf00]

Nice vid thank you, sir, for uploading.

[tacticoolness]

@darque29 all I have is 2 shotguns and a lot of ammmo I just keep it in my closet in duffle bags with those little silica pack but I live in Nevada do you think I should store them better

[canadian2006]

The description on their web site says that each pack is good for 5 - 7 cubic ft. and each is good for about 6 weeks. Then you stick it in the oven at 200 deg. for 3 hours. They also say each pack is good for about 3 - 4 times o the oven before they are useless.

[dadiddlydooda]

You think I can use vaseline on the rubber seal to prevent cracks and tears?

[dildyde]

@dadiddlydooda if you have CLP or any lubricant that would work as well

[ZhuangChe]

@dadiddlydooda DO NOT use vaseline on rubber. Petroleum-based products have a detrimental effect on rubber. Prolonged contact with anything derived from mineral oil will make rubber turn into a jelly-like substance. Use silicone grease instead; perfectly safe.

[HIGHLANDERONELOVE]

THANKS FOR THE VID.... WISH MORE PEOPLE THOUGHT ABOUT HOW TO STORE AMMO

[MisterPo]

Nice way to eliminate moisture. How long does those packets generally last before you have to recharge them again?

[awomansworld123]

Nice informative vid, thanks for sharing

[SpecialEd0531]

I'd say based on your accent you are from around Houston?

[curtispa]

so ur sayin to much heat like a tude in a old safe would be to much in the summer time for ammo that they do need some air ?

[MongoWongo777]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I need to pick some of those packages up.

[PsychoHillbillly]

I use a Food Saver ..The Machine is like 50 - 80 Dollars and they work for ever. The Food saver bags are around 20 dollars for a huge Box at Sams Club . One food saver Bag could hold that entire box of ammo he has. The seals Dont break Unless sealed wrong. Nothing wrong with his Method .. But I think I like my method Its easier and less costly. Plus ....The food saver bags can be used to protect matches and Just about anything that needs to kept dry. All the air is sucked out of the bag

[playbassken]

Great info.

[tmorg123]

GOOD VID, GREAT IDEA. THANKS

[wdawg41]

Great video darque29. It's good to see a fellow Texan on youtube. I'm over in Victoria.  I appreciate the tip.

[sailingmanuel]

Thanks for the info

[darque29]

Cool. Thanks for the response.

[Fammocan]

great video, very informative, check out our response video to see how we use ours ;)

[magic1926]

200 for 3 hours or 10 hours?in the vid you said 3 hours then 10 hours.

Will these work in plastic ammo cans?

[darque29]

@magic1926 To recharge the packets its 200 degres for up to 3 hours. For optimal recharging keep the packets in the oven for up to 10 hours at the same tempeture.Packets can be recharged up to 4 times. I currently have one ina plastic ammo can. I works the same. Thanks for the feedback.

[cbr6864]

i store mine in cans with desiccant. but i have shot some really nasty looking ammo with no problems

[treehuggerssuck12345]

Thanks for the tip,gonna be purchasing some of these..

[darque29]

Hey, it works.Thanks for the feedback.

[TheBogart2013]

Yea Its a hour or so drive, also good vid.

[XxRayPwnsxX]

couldn't you just throw you stuff in your closet rip out the carpet and buy a dehumidifier????to take care of the moister??

[SinnermansGuide]

@XxRayPwnsxX

Your method requires electricity to work. The ammo can and desiccant method does not.

[darque29]

Yea you could store them that way. I use to store my guns in anti rust-anti corrosion bags and some are still stored in them.They seem to work pretty well also. Thanks for the feedback

[TheBogart2013]

I live in Texas also. Thought I would share that

[darque29]

Cool a fellow Texan. Are you near the coast?

[darque29]

Thanks.

[Gorntz]

Good stuff.