The price of military surplus ammo cans continue to increase so I've looked for other options for ammo storage. The main ingredient for successful storage is to limit moisture. Temperature concerns aren't as critical as long as temperature extremes aren't ongoing. My main focus is to avoid temperatures past 110 degrees for extended periods of time. Experience has proven that storage in non-climate controlled areas like sheds or other outbuildings is less important that simply keeping the ammo dry. Putting the ammo in sealed containers with moisture absorbers like silica desiccants is the way to go.
Water bottles once dried out can act as a great dry storage container and it's easy to drop a silica pack in with the ammo and seal the top for airtight and watertight storage. With plastic bottles the main thing is to avoid sunlight to limit UV deterioration of the plastic.
I've used this method for years and tested the ammo and found no problems. Think of it as an expedient battle pack.
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