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Not sure if this is the right forum, but:

I’d like to stash some tools up in the woods where I hunt. It’s a bit of a hike, so there’s things I’d rather not have to pack in/out each time.

Right now I’m leaning towards a plastic truck tool box set on grade. They’re cheap, long, sealed and reasonably hoof resistant.

But I’ve also seen reference to people burrying plastic drums, or sections of plastic sewage pipe.

I’m looking for something that’ll keep my tools dry, but I don’t need airtight, and lockable is irrelevant. Bright colours are to be avoided. The biggest tool would be a 4’ crosscut saw.

What have people used for such things?

And am I better off poking a couple of drain holes in the bottom for when it leaks? Or leave it intact to keep the bugs out?
 
A plastic bucket/bin with a sealed lid hung in a tree is very secure and if its too bright a color then put it in a green garbage bag before you hang it up.
 
Not sure why, but bears seem to love chewing plastic. Princess auto has steel boxes with hinged lids that come on sale every now and again, I bought a 26” one yesterday for $40. Don’t know if the cheap ones come as long as you need though.
 
I built a small shed on my hunting property, porcupine chewed through one corner the first summer it was up before we could get siding on it.

Burying barrels or pipe may be prone to frost heave, so I've been told.

I don't have any better suggestions, just letting you know what I've been told.
 
A short end of corrugated steel culvert my be worth the effort for you ,heavier gauge metal than an oil drum. Can be found in different diameters you will have to fabricate the ends welded or bolted . For a much bigger container a bulk liquid pallet might be something to consider as well a plastic man hole could be bolted on the top for access or may be even a plastic barrel top and cover .
 
Stainless steel drum with a rubber gasket on the removable lid. Shop used, they are hells expensive new.

We used to get aircraft parts delivered in steel, resealable drums in a lot of different sizes too, so there are suppliers of cans in a wide array of dimensions, if you are not afraid the spend a buck or three. Even if you had to weld a couple together to make a longer resealable tube.

Check out the open top drums on uline.ca.
 
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I had some stored in a black body / gray lid action packer that I dog clipped through the locking holes. Placed it under a large spruce which had branches all the way to the ground where it couldnt be seen. Nothing in it that could be considered a food source.

Next time back a bear had dragged t out, played with it and chewed a hole through the bottom corner.

If you are in bear country, go with a metal container....
 
porcupines love to chew plywood; something in the glue...

x2 for metal.

Chain/bolt/lock it to a big tree.
 
I bought a surplus metal ammo tube from princess auto don't remember what it held but it was about 4 feet long 6" diameter and sealable and lockable

Don't see them very often
 
I hadn't considered the wildlife, although there is something that keeps getting into the charcoal container every time. Not sure what the fascination there is, but I suppose they're like bored teenagers.

An ammo can would be perfect, but for the size of ammo I'd need would be difficult to get hold of.

If I had the money I'd pick up one of the larger pelican cases. But I couldn't keep it in my pants, so that isn't going to happen.

I might see if I can pick up a large expired propane tank. With a bit of cut'n'weld it might do the job well.

And if I chain it down at least I'll find some of the contents after yogi trashes it.

Thank you all for your thoughts. I'll see what I can find.
 
How about a diamond plate truck tool box? They are often found on the used market for cheap and are usually lockable. They are aluminum and quite light weight. You could tarp it or paint it camo if you're worried about it being seen. You could also dig it into the ground which would be pretty slick.
 
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