[dgosn]

I have two of the captains boxes. They seem pretty bombproof. I have mine hanging in my frame by the handles and squeezed together by frame crossbars. I stand/walk on them all the time and have had no problems. I probably have 60 days on them.

As far as waterproofness. I was plastered sideways on a rock with one of them fully submerged for 5-10 minutes with not a drop of water in it.

The only complaint I have about the captains boxes is that the large latches seem to catch on clothes and legs, but those large latches also make it extra tight......

Buy one. Aluminum will deform due to use and they will loose integrity like any other box. The thickness/grade of aluminum is comparalbe to other manufacturers.

Scott