What do people use to store stuff that can rust?

[luckydude]

Even in my cabin, water gets in from time to time. I store a socket set in there and I have rust on it (still usable but it is telling me I need to do better).

One idea is the dry bags that rafters and kayakers use. Anyone have a better idea?

I'm thinking:

Tool bag
Bluefin/bigeye bag
Albacore bag
Ling/rockfish bag

And I mark them with a sharpy, maybe put a bin in the cabin and everything in that.

 

[family affair]

Ammo-like plastic boxes are available for cheap at Cabela's, or Amazon in different colors and sizes.

They are air tight.
I don't have to deal with salt water corrosion, but they do keep things dry.

 

[seasick]

Honestly, I don't have a magical solution. I try to have as much stainless steel tools as I can but some things in stainless are not easy to come by. A Damp Rid or similar desiccant can make a big difference in an enclosed space that gets damp.
Years ago we used some sort of special drawer liners in the mechanics tool box that slowed down rusting. I don't know it things like that are still available.

 

[ROBERTH]

I use a dry bag and it works with no problems so far. For smaller stuff, I put in those plastic trays that close and put in the cabin in the storage box. No issues there either. You can also use vacuum bags, but over time, they lose seal, but really don't get enough salt air or humidity to harm the tools. You can also put one of those moisture bags inside to help prevent the rust.

 

[enfish]

I just spray and wipe down my tools with CorrosionX or something similar.

 

[PointedRose]

I think you just want to spray with wd40 periodically (or similar). Perhaps you can wrap a paper towel around some of your tools that are more at risk (if they still fit in your tool boxes with the paper towel) and then apply wd40. I’m not sure you want your tools full sealed in. I think stainless needs oxygen to avoid corrosion. If your tools come in contact with salt water then use some vinegar in a spray bottle. Maybe just keep your cheap tools on the boat and don’t worry about it too much, except to avoid getting rust stains on your hull

 

[Squidder]

Spray with Fluid Film and wipe off excess. Do this routinely.

 

[glacierbaze]

Tennis ball cans in a plastic bin with a lid. No labels needed, you can see what is in each one. Labels are usually plastic film that just peels off. Free at your local tennis court trashcan.

 

[Greatty]

See post #2. I have used one of these boxes in my center console for 20 years and all tools remain moisture/rust free.