Seems like it would be easy to defeat the padlock and open the gate to make a heck of a mess. Perhaps its an old mechanism no longer in use.

Thanks for the comments!

Thanks!

Yes, we basically base camped and then did day hikes each day. The first pic is a gear mechanism on top of the lower dam.

Thanks for the tip I will give it a try

well said, basically it is about redundancy and making it as difficult as possible within your means. Make the thief or thieves move on to an easier target.

Excellent job, this brings back memories of woodburning in high school. I also want to try electopyrography.

Ha! The fun part is these are "scout" powered. Although this could be pulled by dogs.

Good idea on doors, also with it opening outward it is much easier to exit in case of a fire. Make your home secure and the "bad guy" will move on to easier targets.

thanks! just did another post on a great deal on packs, i have never seen these priced this low. If you are in the market.....we have sold Maxpedition and they are built like a tank. Cheers