MEIJIA Waterproof Case Review: Keep Irreplaceable Things Dry When the Water Comes In

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If water gets into your house, the photo albums go first. They sit in the bottom of a wardrobe or a cupboard under the stairs, they soak up water like a sponge, and once they’re gone there is no insurance claim that brings them back. The same goes for birth certificates, the deeds, a will, your grandad’s medals and the hard drive with twenty years of family photos on it.

The MEIJIA waterproof case is a hard shell case built to keep camera kit dry, and that is exactly why it works for the things you can’t replace. It is rated IP67, it closes on a full rubber O-ring seal, and it is made to be fully submerged. For anyone in a flood risk area heading into a wet winter, it is one of the simplest pieces of kit you can buy.

Why a MEIJIA Waterproof Case for Flood Season

Most of us keep our important things in ordinary plastic storage boxes. They are brilliant for dust, damp lofts and keeping things tidy, but a lid that simply clips on is not a seal. Floodwater pushes in through any gap, and it brings mud and sewage with it.

The MEIJIA waterproof case is a different kind of box. It is a rugged waterproof hard case of the type used to carry cameras, drones and audio gear through rain, dust and sand. The lid presses down onto a rubber O-ring that runs all the way round the opening, and double-throw latches clamp it shut. The result is an airtight, watertight storage box that keeps out water even when the whole thing is under it.

That is the job you want done in a flood. You don’t need to know how deep the water will get or how long it will stay. If your irreplaceable things are already inside a sealed case, they stay dry.

What IP67 Means on the MEIJIA Waterproof Case

IP ratings are an international standard for how well an enclosure keeps out solids and water. There are two numbers, and both matter here.

• 6 (the first digit) is the top rating for dust. The case is dust tight, so grit, ash and fine mud can’t get in.
• 7 (the second digit) covers temporary immersion in water, tested at up to one metre deep for 30 minutes.

On top of the IP67 rating, the MEIJIA waterproof case is described as 100% submersible, and its O-ring seal is made to keep moisture out even in full submersion. For household flooding, that is a lot of protection in a box you can carry with one hand.

The Seal, the Latches and the Pressure Valve

Three things do the work on this case.

The O-ring. A continuous rubber seal sits in the lid. When you close the case, the lid compresses it against the base all the way round. This is the same principle used on diving equipment and outdoor kit cases, and it is what turns a strong box into a waterproof one.

The latches. Sturdy double-throw latches pull the lid down tight and hold it there, with reinforced stainless steel for extra strength. They won’t spring open if the case gets knocked over or pushed around by moving water.

The pressure valve. The MEIJIA waterproof case has a pressure release valve that keeps moisture out while letting the air pressure inside settle. It was designed for flights and mountain roads, where a sealed case can get stuck shut, but it is a handy feature at home too. The case stays sealed, and the lid still opens easily when you need it.

How Much Fits Inside the MEIJIA Waterproof Case

We have gone for the large size because it is the one that suits household documents and photos. The measurements are:

• Inside: about 42.5 x 28.4 x 15.5 cm (16.75 x 11.18 x 6.12 inches)
• Outside: about 47 x 35.7 x 17.6 cm (18.5 x 14.06 x 6.93 inches)
• Depth: about 4.6 cm in the lid and 10.9 cm in the base
• Weight: 3.6 kg with the foam fitted

A4 paperwork lies flat inside with plenty of room to spare, so certificates, policy documents and a few thick folders go in without bending. A standard photo album will fit as long as it is no wider than about 28 cm, so measure your albums before you buy.

The case comes filled with pick-and-pluck foam, which is designed for cameras and lenses. For documents and albums, simply lift the foam out and keep it to one side. If you are storing a hard drive, memory cards, a USB stick or a small piece of jewellery, you can pluck out a shaped pocket so each item sits snug and protected from knocks.

What to Keep in a MEIJIA Waterproof Case

The best way to use the MEIJIA waterproof case is to treat it as the one box that holds everything you could never replace or would struggle to replace in a hurry. A sensible list:

• Photo albums, loose prints and old negatives
• Birth, marriage and death certificates
• Passports and driving licences you are not carrying day to day
• House deeds, tenancy agreement or mortgage paperwork
• Your home insurance policy and a list of policy numbers
• A will and any power of attorney documents
• A hard drive or USB stick with scans of all the above, plus your “before” photos of every room
• Small keepsakes: medals, letters, jewellery, a child’s first shoes

The insurance paperwork and the “before” photos matter more than people expect. If you ever need to claim after a flood, being able to show what each room looked like and what was in it makes the process a great deal smoother.

Where to Keep It

A sealed case gives you a second line of defence, and where you put it is the first. Upstairs is better than downstairs, and a high shelf is better than the floor. If you live in a bungalow or a ground floor flat, keep it somewhere you can grab it on the way out.

The MEIJIA waterproof case has a comfortable carry handle, and at 3.6 kg with the foam in it is easy to pick up with one hand. That makes it a natural partner for a grab bag. If a flood warning comes in the middle of the night, you take the bag in one hand and the case in the other and you are gone, with no need to work out what matters while the water is rising.

There are padlock holes on the latches too. A small padlock keeps the lid closed, keeps curious hands out and means the case can’t pop open if it is dropped.

Is the MEIJIA Waterproof Case Worth It?

The MEIJIA waterproof case costs more than a plastic storage box, and it should. A storage box keeps things tidy. A true waterproof storage box keeps them dry. It has an IP67 rating, a full O-ring seal, steel-reinforced latches and a pressure valve, all in a box made to be submerged.

It is also very well rated by buyers. Thousands of people already use it to protect cameras and gear in the wet, which is a good sign it will do the same job for your photos and documents.

If your home is on a flood risk map, if you were flooded last winter, or if you simply have a box of things you could never replace, the MEIJIA waterproof case is an easy decision. Fill it once, put it somewhere high, and that is one less thing to worry about when the rain starts.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

• IP67 rated and made to be fully submerged, so photos and documents stay dry even if water covers it
• Full rubber O-ring seal and double-throw latches clamp the lid tight all the way round
• Pressure release valve keeps the case sealed but still easy to open
• A4 paperwork lies flat inside the MEIJIA waterproof case with room to spare
• Pick-and-pluck foam makes snug pockets for hard drives, USB sticks and jewellery
• Carry handle and padlock holes, so it is easy to grab on the way out and easy to lock

Cons

• Costs more than a plastic storage box, because it is doing a different job
• The foam needs lifting out before documents and albums go in
• Albums wider than about 28 cm won’t fit, so measure yours first
• The MEIJIA waterproof case is a rigid box, so it takes the same shelf space when half empty

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