For what they cost I would want some sort of custom cover or tarp made for it if it stayed out 24/7. I have a older snap on box can't remember the the model number off hand, has a front lid and cover to cover the drawers and I leave it in the back of my older truck while we are busy farming and take it back out when we are caught up. I had my wife sew my a cover out of a old canvas tarp to keep it covered till we have to get into it. Works pretty well.