The present invention relates to a kit 10 and method for the storage and transportation of medical equipment, in particular endoscopes. A method of storing medical equipment, using a kit 10 comprising a bag 12 made from a flexible plastics material, a first closure device 18 e.g. cable tie, for securing the bag closed and a second closure device 20 for securing the bag closed. In use the user places an item of medical equipment 16 e.g. endoscope, in a first, clean state within the bag 12, secures the bag closed with the first closure device 18. Then removes the first closure device 18, removes the medical equipment 16 from the bag 12 for use. Then places said used medical equipment 12 in a second, dirty state, in the bag 12 and secures the bag closed with the second closure device 20 such that the bag 20 is sealed to retain moisture within the bag 20. The first and second closure devices 18, 20 may comprises a distinguishing and an identification means (36, Fig 3) which are different to each other, for example the words clean and dirty.
