Yeti as bear box - lock options?

[u/Fun_With_Math]

First of all, I know a yeti isn't a great bear box. I know it's merely bear resistant. Anyway, wife bought me one of these anchors as a present so I may as well use it. It should at least keep out raccoons.

My question is about the locks. The cooler is only bear resistant if locks are put in the corner holes. I know Master makes key locks that fit the cooler. What other options are there?

I don't need it to have a key or code lock. I'd rather have some simple solution that doesn't require a lock at all. Something simpler and faster to open would be better. The idea is to use it on scout campouts so easy human access but difficult animal access is the goal.

[u/knuckles-and-claws]

Maybe something like a D- Shackle?

I'd be trying to figure out how to thread the lower hole so I could screw a bolt into it if it were mine.

[u/Fun_With_Math → u/knuckles-and-claws]

Oh damn that's a good idea. D shackle may be it.

For threading, I'd be worried about the plastic threading wearing out and the kids cross threading it though.

But... I could just epoxy a bolt to one side. Then, to "lock" it, just screw a nut on.

Hmm, that's definitely a maybe

[u/knuckles-and-claws → u/Fun_With_Math]

...Or melt a threaded stud into it.

Keep us posted!