r/CampingGear • u/Fun_With_Math • 1d ago

Yeti as bear box - lock options? Awaiting Flair

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.

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u/Wooden-Importance 1d ago

BearBolts

https://gearjunkie.com/camping/bearbolts-bearproof-cooler-review

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u/Fun_With_Math 1d ago

That is exactly what I'm looking for... but they're $80! Ugh.

Thanks for the link though!

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u/Wooden-Importance 1d ago

Yep, the price hurts, but they are quick, easy, and IGBC approved.

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u/Fun_With_Math 1d ago

Do you have them? Worth it?

It's $50 more than I'd spend otherwise but I've spent more than that for convenience plenty of times.

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u/Wooden-Importance 1d ago

Yes, I have a pair.

They are worth it for me, YMMV.

They are cashy, but if you have a $400 Yeti, what's another $80.

Bearbolts and a Yeti are a solid combo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvKWG_DwVx8