Latches etc that racoons can't figure out.

[ChickenOfSpades]

Can I get a rundown on latch styles and other devices that deter raccoons? Ideally that kids can unlatch without much fuss.

A padlock is obviously going to stop them, but I'd prefer something else. Carabiner? Locking carabiner?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Carabiner theoretically should work. I heard uts because they cam rotate a lock or hold it open, but not both at the same time. Not sure how true it is though

 

[Battlepants]

Found this on an older thread and it looks like a decent idea.

If you get one that requires a decent amount of strength to pull down, I'd imagine an adult or child would still be able to operate it, but a racoon would likely have a lot of trouble with this.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Found this on an older thread and it looks like a decent idea.
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If you get one that requires a decent amount of strength to pull down, I'd imagine an adult or child would still be able to operate it, but a racoon would likely have a lot of trouble with this.

This! I have these going up. Raccoons can figure locks out but because of the “thumb” concept and having to figure out how to get it off, they can’t do it.

 

[nuthatched]

Found this on an older thread and it looks like a decent idea.
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If you get one that requires a decent amount of strength to pull down, I'd imagine an adult or child would still be able to operate it, but a racoon would likely have a lot of trouble with this.

I have a hasp lock and carabiner for the pop door, the lock is inside though. On my people door, I have a slide lock about 4 feet up.

 

[raingarden]

A combination padlock.... and don't write down the numbers anywhere that they can see them.

 

[Iluveggers]

 

[JacinLarkwell]

What about those nunber locks? You could set all of them to the same code so you only need to remember 1

 

[Sally PB]

Here's the lock on my run.

It's kept everything out but me, so far.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I use tumbler locks. No keys required! AND I have it set to a ridiculously simple code. I have heard carabiners are not raccoon-proof (but there's a saying about opinions and certain body parts...).