Studies show that clip carts don’t consistently get re-latched and screw lids don’t always get replaced.

Unfortunately, this results in open, unprotected containers that bears can and will take advantage of!!!

Alaska Dept Fish and Game did a pilot program over a 2-year span using clip-type carts. The result of their study was that the containers were not used properly either because people in

BearSaver is a seasoned fabricator with resources to manufacture or modify any type of metal or plastic container…. but we do so only if it makes sense. The “BearSaver difference” is what we’ve learned from our research, experience and our ability to listen to what the real experts have to say.

Over the years, BearSaver has studied many products claiming to be bear-resistant. Take the residential curbside carts for example. We could make carts that “clip” shut using thumb clips attached to cables, or we could offer the low cost “screw top” containers. Both of these containers are much easier to fabricate than containers with our patented push-to-close latching systems but, we choose not to offer these products and here’s why:

 general did not re-latch them or the clips failed in service. Bottom line: All lids and doors must be self-latching.

Passing an endurance test with live bears in a controlled environment where latches will be properly secured is a much different scenario from the real world. The weakness with clip-carts and screw tops is the human factor – these products are difficult to use and frequently users do not take the necessary steps to secure the lid after each use.

All BearSaver products have patented push-to-close latching systems that remove the extra step. BearSaver products are not only bear-proof – they are user-friendly and eliminate the factor of human error. No need to re-latch or re-screw – just push to close the lid or door!!!