About those Sentry brand "fire" chests & safes:

I was recently given 2 of the smaller, briefcase-style ones (the first listed in Pete's links), and a larger "safe" style (the 3rd link).

The instructions clearly state that they're not waterproof, and also that they are not designed to protect computer media , such as diskettes & CDs. It also voids the warranty if you store a firearm or ammo in one, too.

After reading what it won't protect, and what you aren't supposed to store in it, both my wife & I wondered what good the things were! They were a gift; otherwise, I wouldn't have them in the house.

I suppose one could travel with the smaller ones, handcuffing or otherwise chaining them to a pipe in a hotel room, but it would just attract attention to do so.

Martin, as for storage (dare I say "cache"?), try searching the internet for caching techniques, since that's essentially what you're doing. Larger diameter PVC pipe (schedule 40) with a screw-off closure would work well. The 5-gal buckets you suggest could also work, as would various ammo cans (I've a couple of 20mm cans that are great shooting or truckbed tool boxes.) You could even nest smaller cans (or jars, for that matter--think "Dead Sea Scrolls") in larger containers to provide more waterproof storage. Don't forget dessicant, & maybe nitrogen purging...

Oh, wait, I'm going a bit off the deep end, aren't I? <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, if anyone's interested in the Sentry products, check them out thoroughly first, & be sure they'll actually do what you think they will.

David