I like the box so far! If you're looking for ultimate protection or safety for your items I would recommend Pelican or steel box cases. This is nice if you have some items you might not want other to be able to access, or just for storage. I personally use it for storage. The latching mechanism has the hinge on the bottom side. This is especially useful because when lifting up on the handles the latches cannot be accidentally opened by upward pressure from your hands. This ensures the lid will stay latched down and keep what is inside, inside.