Dry Box for Overseas

[lwz89]

Hi guys, I'll be going overseas soon for a period of about 5-6 months. However, my concern is that I cannot bring my dry cabinet over since its too bulky. Any recommendations on how I can go about prevent fungus growth in my camera and lens?

I'll be going to US btw. I'm not sure if the humidity level there will help.

Thanks!

[sunnycamera]

the 25 sgd drybox black hand case in challenger and a re-chargable silicon gel pack.

cheap and good and portable

[zoom3]

Which part of US are you going to?

[nedy77]

5-6months is actually ok without a dry box. I am sure you'll be using it every now and then, so not much of a problem.

[iceshu]

exchange programme?

i will be going to the US soon for the same amount of time. i dont plan on bringing a dry box... i will be using the camera pretty often. at most i'll drop some silica gel packs in my camera case.

[lwz89]

Which part of US are you going to?

I will be going to indiana.

Thanks for all your suggestions. looks like I'll just bring some silica gel over.

[zoom3]

Fungus is only a problem in hot & humid & dark conditions. Indiana's climate is not like this typically. You don't have to worry....

[SyncGuy]

I dunno but I think I have a good idea... Why not pack a pack of plastic, and a bottle of silica gel with some mini coffee filter bags?

When you need to, throw in your stuff into a plastic bag, fill a filter bag with silica gel and tie them into the plastic bag together? I think this sounds a lot more "portable".. *shrugs*

[darrrrrrrrrr]

Come US then buy lah

But I don't think you need to worry that much about the humidity in Indiana. I'm in Chicago and my gear was fine when I kept it in a drawer for two years, with frequent use