Reddit mentions: The best storage & transport cases

There are many many options for housing a salamander. Nobody knows has a better internet presence for keeping them then the folks at caudata.org as mentioned by u/ye_ol_chuckaboo below. They have a helpful forum where you can get info advice and answers to questions. they also have care-sheets. So i suggest you spend soem time looking there.

Some simple ideas would start with something like:

go get a 40 gallon aquarium or larger. or 3 - 4 foot plastic storage box or like this

whatever you use it will need a lid to keep things out and the salamander inside but it must allow air to pass through

the main thing here is that it doesnt need to be more than 15 inches tall but should have as much surface area (footprint) as possible. A good minimum is about 4 - 4.5 square feet. or anything at or above the "40 gallon size " on the standard US tank sizes chart here

buy some organic untreated (chemical free, fertilizer free) topsoil from a garden store.

plan to use at least 6 - 8 inches of soil at the bottom

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order several cork bark hides like this logs or half logs will be good to partially bury and to keep on the surface so the animal can choose a hide.

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get a *large* smooth sided glass ceramic water bowl like this or like this

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use only smooth objects stones, smooth glass ceramic, plastic. no gravel no sharp rocks no sharp wood.

Moss and plants can help add humidity and attractiveness.

a water mister bottle is helpful to have around

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feel free to ask any specific questions

1. I wear ear plugs when I need to get on the freeway, otherwise my bike is pretty darn quiet.
   
2. I bought some Fieldsheer leather gloves that were supposedly touch screen compatible but our lie detectors have determined that was a lie. I remember seeing some kind of sticker you can put on your glove to make it work, maybe I'll try that.
   
3. I've got something similar. I really don't like ram mount products.
   
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5. Czech
   
6. I've got a drop down sun visor in my helmet, and a yellow pinlock.
   
7. There is some reflective material on it already, but it's on my to do list to add more.
   
8. Not sure what that is but I've never had a problem with SFPD, they got more important shit to worry about.
   
9. That's a good idea! there is this thin wax we use in the laboratory that might work better.
   
10. Not needed for my bike
    
11. Not certain how I would carry that and the backpack, but not a bad idea.
    
12. First bike I bought that had no factory tool aside from a wrench to adjust the spring preload for rear shock. Tools aren't really needed for this bike anyhow.
    
13. I've got a bunch at home, not sure how they would be applicable for deliveries.
    
14. Couldn't hurt to pack I guess.
    
15. This is the bag I got: https://www.amazon.com/Delivery-Backpack-Centimeter-Thermal-Insulated/dp/B07T99HNM1/ref=pd_sbs_201_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07T99HNM1&pd_rd_r=f0fc9a28-6519-4fb2-9876-f3df2eb23ff2&pd_rd_w=XYwmA&pd_rd_wg=2cSbi&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=G5REDBGD0VK441CCSQAG&psc=1&refRID=G5REDBGD0VK441CCSQAG
    
16. Hhhmmm... I don't know where I can put all this stuff
    
17. pinloc
    
18. I've never had waterproof gear that was actually waterproof. I usually just get xxl rain coat to use over my gear.
    
19. Been a shade tree mechanic for years and was even on a AMA race team pit crew. I'm handy with a wrench but this bike needs very little.
    
20. T6 is awesome but this bike cant use it. I've got an Energica Eva if you're curious.
    
21. I can not own a gun.
    
22. Good suggestion, I'll take any excuse to buy a new flashlight.
    
23. You're right, Klim is expensive. My medical coverage is pretty good ATM. Fingers crossed I don't have to use it.
    
    Thanks for your reply

I love having a refractometer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beer-Brewing-Refractometer-0-32-Brix-Wort-Specific-Gravity-Juice-Wine-Sugar-Test-/252921300330?hash=item3ae348c56a:g:dZEAAOSw42JZDH3e

If you keg, being able to make your own sparkling water is cool https://www.amazon.com/Ferroday-Cornelius-Stainless-Carbonation-Disconnect/dp/B013JX9COE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494535378&sr=8-1&keywords=carbonation+cap

Fermcap is great.

I am blown away with how useful I find this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JCKCQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice. You are going to love it. If you are only ever doing 1 or 2 steaks a bigger pot should work out fine for your sous vide. I needed to cook up to 6 steaks at once and opted for a [cambro-like container] (http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG631200CLR-Space-Saving-Container/dp/B000R8JOUC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) and [lid] (http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG652300WHT-Lid-SSC/dp/B000VAUFD6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00)

That helps whenever I want/need to use my Anova. Some people use a cooler and I understand that line of thinking, especially if you are using it for long periods of time as it is more energy efficient. I just could not find a cooler that I would have been able to attach the Anova to so I went the route that I did.

https://i.imgur.com/eA6NaqC.jpg

3 days for my $85 hot/cold backpack to pay for itself.

PK-76F: Doubledeck Insulated Pizza/Food Delivery Backpack Bag, 16"x 15"x 18", With a Cup Holder. A Waterproof, Collapsible Food Take-Out Box For Catering, Restaurant, Delivery Drivers, 76Liters(Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAGT78G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5v0vDbG3ES0SX

Got it to start doing motorcycle deliveries on PM. It also came with an insulated 4 cup drink holder. Leave it in the back seat, keep your regular hot/cold bags in it and still keep the food in them. It will keep the food from warming the drinks. When you have someone nice enough to be waiting outside to meet you and they just expect you to hand them something from the front passenger seat, they will tip the shit out of you when you get out, open up the backseat, unzip your insulated box, take the food out of the insulated bag, so on, and so on. It’s a backpack so it’s easier to carry on apt/hotel trips. It still makes the same impression. CAREFUL ABOUT STUFF SLOSHING AROUND WHEN YOU PUT IT ON YOUR BACK. It didn’t take long to get the hang of it. Some people snicker, most respect the hustle.

YMMV: In Denver

Ps: If your killing it, try to pay it forward and tip out the people making it possible. It’s more work for them and they really aren’t getting a slice. Obvious I mean chains, mom & pop’s love it.

Haha yeah, I bought a huge Rubbermaid container on Amazon along with it's accompanying lid.. I found a cardboard box that fit the container perfectly, put a trivet in it, then double-wrapped another cardboard box around the first box to insulate it. Ofc I cut out a little hole for the Anova WiFi and use a towel to cover up the other space. Pics attached :)

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Splurge a little bit $21 on Amazon (including shipping) I've been using it for a few months now and love it. If course there are a few mom and pop joints here partnered with UberEats that I regularly get orders from, so it's really worth it to me. Plus once in a while I like to bring home some pizza for myself too, and you'd better believe I use the bag for that. :D You'll also look a lot more professional for when the pay model switches and tips really matter.

> GET A DECENT SCOOP if you haven't already, we used the dog food ones that came in the vittle vaults for a while. Super tedious.

Just ordered this the other day to see if I like it. If it works out I'll get two more.

Thanks for the feedback!

I have looked. But everything else is super bulky and doesn't look like it is great quality.

Found this but no reviews - https://www.amazon.com/TheBiker-Delivery-Backpack-Thermal-Insulated/dp/B07MQXDYHV/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=motorcycle+delivery+bag&qid=1555981930&s=gateway&sr=8-10

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Doesn't hold pizza - https://www.amazon.com/PK-34V-Delivery-Backpack-Beverage-Drinking/dp/B01EN2CMYW/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=motorcycle+delivery+bag&qid=1555981930&s=gateway&sr=8-16

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Why f postmates? If they make a good bag and seems fairly priced at $75

I've been meaning to get over to the restaurant supply shop and pick up something like this bad boy, but I haven't gotten over there yet, since they keep more business friendly hours (i.e. 9-5 monday to friday and 8-noon saturday). I've got some bigger totes that I could use, but I'm personally worried about the food safety of them, since they're not designed for it (just the clear rubbermaid storage totes).

Try looking into a plastic tub, here's a good one which fits a 10 gallon tank absolutely perfectly.

You need to be very careful about who finds out you have a gecko though. I had fish my freshman year and people would always come in to look at them, which was fine because they were allowed in the dorms. However, other students decided to get banned pets like hamsters, and because word spread quickly, they were found out and had to get rid of the pet. That is a bigger concern than school officials or RAs walking into your room to discover the geck themselves, since they won't do it often. If you're not certain that you can keep it very secret, I wouldn't advise bringing it.

How about a large tupperware/ubbermaid container, like the ones that people keep excess christmas/holiday decorations in, and college kids load up with their dorm stuff. You could get one that the whole bag of food fits in, that's what my mom used to do, it kept it fresh and you're 4-pawed friends won't be able to get into it without you. something like this would hold the whole 50# bag of food http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG9S3100WHT-Gallon-Capacity/dp/B007VB6CXA/ref=sr_1_23?s=storageorganization&ie=UTF8&qid=1377108136&sr=1-23&keywords=rubbermaid+storage+bin there may be cheaper ones, I know around holidays they go on sale for really cheap at dept. stores, you can usually get halloween or christmas themed ones for around $10 if you wait until after the seasons are over, although that would be quite the wait and i am assuming you need something right now

Someone suggested that I share a photo of my rig.

I have a Sansaire. While it performs well, the hourglass shape is inconvenient.

I purchase a polycarbonate container and lid from Amazon on the advice of another member of this subreddit. The rough home, for the circulator, was made slowly using a soldering iron.

So far, I've cooked several top round steaks with this rig. Most recently, I made a brisket in the style of a beef bourguignon to much success.

My only complaint is the gap in the lid around the immersion circulator. I cover it with plastic wrap to maintain relative water seal.

These parts were far far cheaper than the Sansaire-specific solutions offered by Amazon—even with a $20 soldering iron!

Links (unaffiliated) to parts:

Rubbermaid Clear Plastic 5-Gallon Food Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VARWQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r1Lpyb61GQYAD

Rubbermaid Commercial FG331000CLR Lid for Food/Tote Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063L0WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P1LpybSQ7WNFR

It's for this reason that I, and most others here, will recommend the use of buckets for the primary fermentation. Especially when fruit is involved. This allows you easy access to stir, manage the fruit cap, and add nutrients. Additionally, your mead needs oxygen during the initial stages of fermentation which makes a bucket ideal. For my 1 gallon batches I use 2 gallon buckets. This way I have enough volume post-primary to minimize headspace in my secondary.

You'll want a better bike lock — cable locks are notoriously easy to cut through and won't protect your bike. I'd invest in a high quality Kryptonite or Abus U-lock if possible.

I also like using a thermal backpack to carry orders. Something like this (coupled with a foam insert that acts as a drink holder):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EGZBNFA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_pLcYCbC9N6Y5V

And +1 on the extra phone battery.

Another user here of the 3 gallon/ (12 quart) rubbermaid container and lid. I cut a very small hole in the lid for my anova to fit into and it hardly loses any water even on >24 hr cooks. Plus the lid is flexible enough to just lift one or two corners and position bags. you can also use it to keep a zip top bag in place instead of clips or vacuum bags.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VAUFD6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00


I also use this ikea pot lid organizer to help separate bags or weigh down food that just keeps wanting to float. It is pretty nice because you can turn it around and remove pegs to customize the shape for what you are cooking.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJTWR04?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Something else that is nice to use is a pair of tongs with silicone tips so that they don't rip your bags but still grip your food for removal or changing the placement of food, because you don't want to stick your hands in hot water!

http://smile.amazon.com/Vivree-Kitchen-Tongs-Set-Stainless/dp/B00XGXGP3Y/ref=pd_sim_79_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41nuul3KFhL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0TK46SWSYA8WEN7S6YPR

This Bag is pretty good but you can get "knock offs" or cheaper versions of this same style bag on like Alibaba/china sites. But here's a link to it on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EGZBNFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qfztzbARQCYAC#

Sadly this is par the course for novice educators. It WILL get better. If you keep your lesson plans from one year to the next and revise the lessons as needed, discarding the ones that didn't work while keeping or even revising the ones that did, in time you'll have a nice collection of lessons. This will make planning a lot easier.

I teach Culinary Arts at a rural Title I high school. While you have to prep for your lbs, I have to prep for Culinary Arts. When I do my prep work, I put student supplies on half sheet pans which I can stack in a refrigerator.

Since your supplies aren't perishable, you could do your prep work and stack them on half sheet pans to put on a baker's rack which is a vertical rack on casters that you can roll about. The rack doesn't take up much space and having your lab supplies stacked on half sheet pans would make it easy to distribute.

Racks can be expensive but you go on-line with eBay, google "baker's rack" or even a "half baker's rack" (which is half the size of a conventional one) and you might find a good deal. I have a half rack at home. I bought it through Amazon for $89.

Well it's true if your filament came dry. Mind you, the whole deal with getting vacuum sealed filament with a couple of token desiccant packs meant for medicine bottles and packs of beef jerky in the middle of the spool where there's no air contact with the filament anyway is just a gimmick. I've had entire batches of Chinese filament from Amazon come to me full of moisture right out of the packaging. Honestly, even when I buy domestic filament from manufacturers I trust, I always bake it for an hour at 120F before first use just for complete piece of mind, and then store the spools in 20 gallon totes with 5lbs of silica gel pellets lining the bottom.

Those little tiny packs of silica don't do anything. They're useless.

i am down to just a few now...but i made the switch to restaurant bus pans years ago...
http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG335100BRN-Undivided-8-gallon/dp/B0001N4700/

best thing i ever did..now i found half size ones for smaller areas.

i agree about the steam pans, and when i add more to the basement that's what i will be buying.

I bought them at a Family Dollar, you should be able to find them in most dollar stores or maybe even some super centers like walmart / target.

Check the kitchen isle, the brand I have is Family Chef.

I paid $1 per pack so the amazon price seems very high.

http://www.amazon.com/Family-Chef-Storage-Containers-Crafts/dp/B00I0H3ZIY

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KIE6ZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 fill to 4 qt line with water, add entire bag of coffee (10-12 oz) to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00158U8DU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and soak. I do 12 hours for pre ground, 18-20 if I grind whole beans ( I grind more coarse than pre ground). Remove bag, pour in gallon container, top off with fresh water to gallon mark of storage container. Will be one gallon of cold brew.

these are the ones uber gives out theyre actually pretty good and i use a large USPS fixed rate mail box (fits perfectly) for compartments

http://www.amazon.com/PACKIR-Insulated-delivery-backpack-by18-inch/dp/B01EGZBNFA?ie=UTF8&refRID=JFKZNZJYQ3CNX5BCDWRW&ref_=pd_ybh_a_11

EDIT: im also not a traditional messenger and i take my electric bike on the train a lot

I have 14 of these totes full of worms. They are expensive but sturdy and they stack with about 5 inches of space between each other due to the handles which is perfect for worming.


https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-BRUTE-20-Gallon-FG9S3100GRAY/dp/B001B1C4G0

We usually use a metal 5(?) gallon pot, but we also have a restaurant style plastic container with lid for cooking bigger items like ribs that have long cook times. Many people will use a cooler with a cutout as well, especially for long cooks, but this is what we already had.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFS77BP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

But that bag works better as a backpack, doesn’t have hooks to strap it down better to a bike. It comes with a drink holder, that works fair but you still get a little spillage if you drive like I do.
I recently just purchased the postmates backpack and that comes with metal hooks, which really makes the tie down to the bike more secured, also comes with a crappy little drink holder.

For my Anova PC I use the Rubbermaid 3 gallon space saver: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 and the lid which is soft enough to cut with a knife: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VAUFD6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 I may eventually get a larger unit but for now this is what I have. I also ordered the Sousvide Supreme rack but have not received it yet.

Unless you were planning on doing GrubHub anyway, don't be a sleazebag. Go ahead and invest in quality hot bag(s) that don't have another company's branding all over it.

for pizza: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKK25E4

for everything else: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PHKGOW (drinks can be stored in the side pockets)

if you need a dedicated drink carrier: https://www.michaels.com/assorted-6-cup-caddy-with-handle-by-creatology/10554271.html (or you can stock up on drink carriers from fast food restaurants like Taco Bell)

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you can write these off as business expenses

An imgur link will suffice. As for the backpack they currently offer here in NYC, i've seen Postmates couriers with something in the fashion of this except the ones exclusively for postmates have a design on it and are probably built better, at least they seem like they are from observation. The Caviar backpack is a bit bigger at L:20 1/2 W:15 H:18 roughly.

Nice job!

I accomplished something similar with this Rubbermaid container and lid.

The Rubbermaid lid is just plastic so I was able to cut a notch out using sharp scissors. This thread has a picture of my setup.

What about something like one of these?

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What kind of container are you looking at that's $40? A 12 qt container and lid is half that price.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R8JOUC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VAUFD6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKKJOCU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well worth the $22 price. Deluxe, heavy duty, holds two large pies, has a flap with Velcro and can be held underneath with strap to open. Plain black, can use with any delivery app.

I use this 20 gallon rubbermaid brute filled up about 3/4 full with my RO water and I have no bowing whatsoever. So if you are looking for a quality tub I would definitely recommend it.

Sure thing!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EKKJOCU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FFC91JZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I keep my old DD bag flat in the pizza bag in case I need a hot bag while out with pizzas.

I would be careful with trying to fill up that sterlite container all the way either as a grow bed or as a water reservoir. On our first attempt at aquaponics, we used a cheaper, thinner container and it busted out the side.

We bought a "brute" from Rubbermaid and it works well as a grow bed for our small aquaponics system.


We bought this in the 20 gallon size:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B1C4G0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502282096&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=brute+rubbermaid&dpPl=1&dpID=41uT2oDRwFL&ref=plSrch

funny that you say that, I have the same problem. I have to cancel a lot of orders because of pizza and a local taco shop that uses a box the size of a pizza. So I'm actually thinking about upgrading to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T99HNM1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

This one should allow you to fit at least two pizzas

Bit pricey but I say it’s worth the investment if you’re going to be doing this a lot. Also despite what the reviews say it does come with a cup holder and divider to separate cold/hot foods, fits up to 15 inch pizza.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFS77BP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I3nMDbYWWWRQK

PK-66V: Pizza Delivery Bag, Food Delivery Bag, 12 inch Pizza Backpack, Insulated Food Bag, Thermal Delivery Bag, Pizza Delivery Backpack, Keep Hot, Top Loading, Velcro Closure, 16" L x 12" W x 18" H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EGZBNFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qfztzbARQCYAC

Got it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFS77BP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H8X2Cb5C2AW42

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VARWQ4
This is the lid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063L0WS

This lid works for the 8QT and up I believe http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG652300WHT-Lid-SSC/dp/B000VAUFD6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405516119&sr=8-2&keywords=rubbermaid+carb-x+lid

The Brute line has food grade commercial totes. Have you seen em?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B1C4G0

Man, I've been looking for those black bags for the longest.

also another good bag

This is the lid I bought for that exact container.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VAUFD6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I find it stupid to pay for the pre-made lid as it literally took me 60 seconds to trace the Anova mount onto the lid and then cut said lid with pocket knife. But hey it ain't my money.

I've read your replies to comments and recommend this. I'm in a tiny apartment too! just drill holes on the sides/top.

I also have a lot of nitro waste and obvs no easy access to carbon since I don't clip my own lawn but I've been using paper bags from groceries, toilet paper/paper towel rolls, and going around my neighborhood with my daughter and picking up dead leaves/twigs to dump in for carbon