I try to use only lids with a real rubber gasket….best seal. I’ve got other types of lids from free buckets but I’m careful what I put into those.
As for the question about gamma lids or just regular clamping down lids, there are a couple of issues. The regular lids are a dooozy to get off…and of course you want a good seal. Buy one [or two…three] of the lid lifters. Unless you like broken fingernails and frustration. But they are the cheapest. Even getting lids back on is sometimes a trick, so make sure they are fully clamped down.
The invention of gamma lids is great…but way more expensive. Most folks use the gamma lids for things they use often and just use regular clamp lids for longer term stored foods/stuff. The gamma lid fits over any standard 3-6 gallon bucket. The rim has a good gasket seal like the regular clamp-down lids. And is just as hard to clamp on and off.
But then there is an inner diameter of the lid that screws off/on. Not sure that’s a good description…check a picture. But it works slick. Easy access to contents and spin it shut tight again. Eventually one can wear out the threads of the gamma inner lid….but it takes years of use. [and a few mistakes in cross-threading] They’re made quite sturdy and you can still stack buckets on top of one another.
OldMtWoman ….and gamma lids even thwart efforts by raccoons to get at the dog food! 😉
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