For those who are "ouching" about the Bearikade prices - we said ouch, too. but we bought one five years ago and have used it multiple times every single year since. it may possibly be the only piece of gear from 5 years ago that we are still using. If you buy a Bearikade, you will never regret it. I do love the visibility that the BearVaults provide, but for me they are a hassle to use (impossible for me to get the lids off!), and with periodic failures and lid re-issues you have to decide if the uncertainty is worth it. I am a shameless proselytizer for the Bearikades.