+carleenp Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 While grocery shopping today, I came across Rubbermaid like containers called "Lock and Lock." They are made of similar clear plastic but have a seal and four plastic locking mechanisms. They come in sizes from quite small to quite large and in varius shapes. They claim to be 100% air and water tight and ranged in price from $1-6. Needless to say, I bought several in varying sizes to try as cache containers. Has anyone else seen or used these? I had never seen them before. The seal on them, along with the "locks," makes it look like they would be much better than the standard Rubbermaid or Tupperware, etc. Quote Link to comment
+droosa Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp:I came across Rubbermaid like containers called "Lock and Lock." They are made of similar clear plastic but have a seal and four plastic locking mechanisms. Aside from the water tight aspects, don't you think they will suffer in our extreme temps during the winter? Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Judy&Dick:Aside from the water tight aspects, don't you think they will suffer in our extreme temps during the winter? Maybe, Maybe not. How thick and what material is it? I visited one gladware cache that 'spider web' cracked when I pulled the lid off in the cold. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted April 12, 2003 Author Share Posted April 12, 2003 To answer the last two posts, they seem to be a thicker plastic than Rubbermaid etc., but not a whole lot thicker. They do seem to be less pliable. Welch mentioned Gladware, and they are certainly thicker than that (Gladware is horrible for cache containers IMHO). They are also more clear (not sure if that is good or bad). I figure that they would withstand extreme temps as good as or better than Rubbermaid etc., but could still have problems. They certainly don't beat ammo cans, but considering that many areas are requiring clear containers and many people tend to use plastic containers, they seem to be a step up. Since they have the seal and locks, I figure they might stay dry at least. [This message was edited by carleenp on April 12, 2003 at 08:56 PM.] [This message was edited by carleenp on April 12, 2003 at 08:57 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted April 12, 2003 Author Share Posted April 12, 2003 After my last post, where I had grabbed one to take a look at it's thickness, I noticed that one of the containers had a paper with a web address on it inside. Anyway, here is the link to the Lock and Lock page. They do claim to be freezer and microwave safe if that helps. Of course, I think Gladware and Rubbermaid say the same thing! Well, now that I looked at the site more, I will edit this to say that it claims to be safe to -22 degrees F. It also has a guarantee, although who knows whether "geocache failure" would be honored under that! [This message was edited by carleenp on April 12, 2003 at 09:03 PM.] [This message was edited by carleenp on April 12, 2003 at 09:06 PM.] Quote Link to comment
Geckoguy Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 I made my first geocache with an ammo can. They're not cheap around here, but I like the look and ruggedness of them. I went all out and spraypainted it black with "GECKO 001" stenciled on it. It was stolen not long after and replaced with a coffee can. It was pretty obvious that the perps were not geocachers, but probably teens who found it. From now on, I will use tupperware unless the cache is in a pretty remote location. Quote Link to comment
Curious George Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 The Lock N Lock's have been used extensively in our area - they are completely waterproof and they stand up extremely well under all conditions. If they make a finer container I haven't found it. You can paint them up really well with a specialty plastic paint like Krylon. I love the smell of Lock 'n Locks in the morning...they smell like $$$ Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 I use these exclusively now, except for rehides of older containers lock and locks can be found at Zellers in Canada in the greatest variety the company that makes them is called Atlantic Promotions, and they are packed under the Starfrit label here's the website: http://www.promoatlantiques.com/eng/engindex.htm Quote Link to comment
+Bloencustoms Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 As long as the containers are freezer safe, they should hold up. "" Quote Link to comment
+TheGertridgeExplorers Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 I have used a Lock & Lock container for our first cache. It has been out since Aug '02 and has held up well so far. I will be going out soon to see how it did over the coldest part of the winter, but I suspect it is fine. I stock up on these in every size whenever they are on sale! -Donna G Quote Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Deleted. [This message was edited by TEAM 360 on April 13, 2003 at 07:43 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+TheGertridgeExplorers Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TEAM 360:I wonder how they would hold up after 4 months in 115 degree Arizona heat? One big plastic blob, I would bet. They are microwave safe, so I don't see why they wouldn't stand the Arizona heat. You don't leave them out in direct sunlight do you? Try one in your yard as a test and let us know if it can take the heat. -Donna G Quote Link to comment
+GIDEON-X Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TEAM 360:I wonder how they would hold up after 4 months in 115 degree Arizona heat? One big plastic blob, I would bet. I personaly have had bad luck with plastic here in the desert southwest (Yuma area) it bakes out and gets brittle. I have replaced containers for a couple of cachers ~~~~~ Mzee ~~~ "And now where Homes?" Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 I've tested the Lock & Lock. They aren't as waterproof as you would think, though they are better than a lot of other containers. "You can only protect your liberties in this world, by protecting the other man's freedom. "You can only be free if I am" -Clarence Darrow Quote Link to comment
AlphaOp Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Eh, better then some containers, but it still doesn't look like something I'd be willing to use. Someone needs to start making geocaching-specific plastic containers. With a few standard sizes. That would be cool. http://thealphaoperator.tripod.com Quote Link to comment
mead2006 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) ziplock ones seam to be working so far for me but have not tested them in canadian winter Edited November 7, 2011 by mead2006 Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Now that we've re-opened this 8-year old discussion (might be a record), what the heck, I'll chime in. Zip-loc brand are waaay too flimsy and non-watertight for this game. With the daily temperature changes, air goes in, air goes out, moisture condenses inside, repeat daily. Lock-n-Lock brand (not the cheap clones) are the gold standard of plastic containers. They're right up there with ammo boxes for waterproofness. Edited November 7, 2011 by Viajero Perdido Quote Link to comment
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