Locks keep your belongings safe; however, when it comes to something like a shed or outdoor storage locker, cold, heat, and moisture can cause locks to rust and become brittle. There are many great weatherproof outdoor locks to choose from, and we will be discussing five of the best in this article.

Desired Tools Padlock

If you need a simple yet effective padlock, whether, for indoor or outdoor use, the Desired Tools Padlock is a great product to consider. This is a simple combination lock with 4 digits. This allows you to choose from over 10,000 unique combinations.

Setting the lock to your desired combination is not difficult. Moreover, the numbers are designed to be easy to read and then maneuver. 

This is a nice little padlock that can be used for many purposes, whether for a school locker, a small storage unit, or anything in between. 

The lock itself is made of weatherproof zinc alloy and plated steel, so not only is it very resistant to heat and cold, as well as moisture, but also theft. No, it’s not the strongest padlock in the world, but it does make for a good lock to store goods in an outside location.

Pros

• Fairly durable
• Weatherproof
• You can set your combination
• Easy to work with
• Works for many applications

Cons

Not the strongest lock in the world

Disecu 4 Digit Combination Lock

As with the previous lock, this is also a 4-digit combination lock. Although the numbers and the dials are not huge, they move quite easily, and there is a lot of color contrast, so the numbers are easy to read. 

With the four digits, this means that there are well over 10,000 combinations for you to choose from. As is the case with locks like the Disecu 4 Digit Combination Lock, setting the combination is easy. 

The Disecu 4 Digit Combination Lock is made out of zinc alloy and plated steel. This helps to make it resistant to weather, particularly heat, the cold, wind, and moisture, so it won’t degrade or rust due to harsh weather. Due to its design, this lock is also highly resistant to cutting. 

What you may also like is that it has a very large shackle that is over 2-inches tall, which makes it versatile and usable for many scenarios. 

Pros

• Quite durable
• Weather-resistant
• Easy to set combination
• Many combinations to choose from
• Large shackle for versatility
• Cut-resistant

Cons

Not impact-proof

ABUS 70/45 All Weather Solid Brass Blue Padlock

When it comes to locks and security, ABUS is one of the world’s leading brands, and due to the German engineering, the ABUS 70/45 All Weather Solid Brass Blue Padlock is one of the toughest locks out there.

This padlock is made with a solid brass body and a stainless steel shackle. Both of these materials are rust- and corrosion-resistant, and resistant to harsh weather in general, so it should be fine to use for all sorts of outdoor applications. 

There is also a special drainage channel built into the lock to ensure that the keyhole and locking mechanism are not affected by moisture. To increase its corrosion resistance, the lock comes with a plastic cover. 

Not only is the ABUS 70/45 All Weather Solid Brass Blue Padlock resistant to weather, but due to its thick and heavy-duty design, it is also resistant to torque, tension, pressure, and impact. Moreover, the paracentric keyway makes it very resistant to other forms of manipulation. 

Pros

• Very tough and durable
• Resistant to many forms of damage
• Weatherproof
• Resistant to tampering and manipulation

Cons

Can be hard to get it to lock

Master Lock 40DPF Stainless Steel Discus Padlock

If you need a durable and powerful padlock that is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the Master Lock 40DPF Stainless Steel Discus Padlock is another great option to consider. As you can tell by the name, this is a round lock, which automatically makes it very resistant to theft; it’s a lot harder to get leverage on this lock and break it due to its shape. 

Moreover, the Master Lock 40DPF Stainless Steel Discus Padlock also features a 4 pin cylinder combined with a dual locking lever. 

Because this lock is made with really thick and heavy stainless steel, it is also resistant to sawing, bolt cutters, and heavy impacts. Also, because this lock is made of stainless steel, it can handle extreme temperatures without becoming brittle, and it can handle moisture as well. 

Pros

• Superior durability
• Weatherproof
• Resistant to all sorts of damage and tampering
• Easy to use

Cons

• The keys are very small
• Keys are hard to turn

Brinks 673-70001 Commercial Discus Lock

This discus lock from Brinks is made of stainless steel from top to bottom, and this includes both the body and the shackle. Stainless steel makes the lock thick and heavy-duty, providing a lot of protection towards impacts, sawing, and prying. 

Also, the rounded design helps to provide the shackle with minimum exposure, and it makes it hard for thieves to get good leverage on it. 

The fact that this lock is made of stainless steel also makes it resistant towards inclement weather, wet, hot, or cold. It comes complete with a rubber cover to minimize exposure to the elements, and it works great for indoor and outdoor applications.

Conclusion

Due to the strong and reliable nature of discus locks, we would recommend either the Brinks 673-70001 Commercial Discus Lock or the Master Lock 40DPF Stainless Steel Discus Padlock.