Store GoPro housing open?

[cburdick1]

Hello all,

I'm taking my first dive trip next week and have a new Hero4 Silver to come along with me.

When I have used a point and shoot camera in a housing before, and the consensus was to remove the o-ring from the housing for storage, so that the o-ring retains it's shape and is ready for the next use.

Does the same hold true for GoPro housings? Maybe I won't remove the o-ring, but how about storing the housing open, to keep the o-ring from compacting from storage while closed? Thoughts?

Many thanks!

 

[icechip]

I have two housings and keep them open while in storage (I keep the rings in them). Also take time to inspect the ring before use for any cuts, crimps, cat hair or anything else that might compromise it.

 

[captio2000]

I store mine closed. The O ring seal needs to stay clean and I don't see a better way of keeping the seal intact than keeping it closed.

 

[large_diver]

I leave the O-ring intact, but store the housing open inside of a ziplock bag and then inside of a tupperware container

 

[Hatul]

I store mine closed. It comes closed when you buy it so I don't believe keeping it closed damages it. If you store open you have to keep it in a plastic bag to keep dust from the inside and the O ring, which is an extra hassle. I keep mine open after diving just long enough to dry the Oring.