Car keys and other small items

vmsgeek · Nov 25, 2011

More silly questions... my excuse is being new at this...

What does one do with small items like car keys? I guess a small "dry pak" inside a BCD pocket would work, but some car keys have electronic components and I'm not sure those plastic bags are water proof beyond a few feet?

SandyRobinson · Nov 25, 2011

I made 2 dives to 110 and 100 on the Speigel Grove with my a Honda CRV electronic key in my swimsuit. While I do not recommend it, it still works. We usually leave our key in a dive bag, on top of a tire, under the matt in the truck bed, etc. Someone makes a combo lock that goes on a trailer hitch but I do not have the link for it.

Hatul · Nov 25, 2011

Mine has no electronics so I just put it on a split ring to a D ring on a BC.

falcon125 · Nov 25, 2011

Inside the gas cap lid on you're car.

Dirty-Dog · Nov 25, 2011

I don't recall where I got them offhand, but I found a ziplock-type bag that's waterproof to 200 ft. And there are tons of small otter box type things that will work.

dmoore19 · Nov 25, 2011

i have seen people using this

Witz "See-It Safe" Dry Case, Clear Small

The cars I have owned that had keys with electronics on them also came with a key just for the door with no electronics on it so I just use that.

diversteve · Nov 25, 2011

What dmoore19 said...I've used the same case to over 100' for the past 7+ years. Witz "Keep-It Safe" Dry Case, Medium

jar546 · Nov 25, 2011

I try to take the vehicle that has keyless entry and lock the keys in the car. I hate driving my car without keyless entry.

When diving dry and this is a big concern, I keep it in my suit in my thermal pockets.

Hide it on the outside of the car or park near sand and bury them in a bag under the car. I have also stacked rocks over them, hid them under leaves by a tree.

In some areas that have break in problems, leave the doors open and hide the keys inside in a difficult to reach spot (upholstery, under spare tire in trunk/hatch)

Akimbo · Nov 25, 2011

falcon125:
Inside the gas cap lid on you're car.

You might want to make sure you the door on you gas cap doesnt lock with your doors it doesnt seem like there are many that dont anymore. A more secure option is a key lock box:

Amazon.com: Master Lock 5400D Select Access Key Storage Box with Set-Your-Own Combination Lock, 1-Pack: Home Improvement

Most vehicles have tie-down eyes just below the bumpers you can hook it on.

mselenaous · Nov 25, 2011

For shore diving: Hitch Safe, Key Storage Hitches, Hide Car Key, Auto Key Safe, Trailer Hitch Covers, Receivers
I use a small dry box for phone, ID, & keys on the boat.

Car keys and other small items

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