IRIS USA 19 Quart WEATHERPRO Plastic Storage Box with Durable Lid and Seal and Secure Latching Buckles, Weathertight, Clear with Black Buckles, 6 Pack

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This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. One note: I noticed that while the bin was in storage over the 2020 holiday season, with only empty ornament boxes inside, a critter got in and chewed up a small box. They fit neatly on my closet shelves, but they’re not firm enough to stack if I fill them with anything bulky or heavy.

We looked for bins with closures that were easy to use and worked consistently, as well as bins that were widely available. Though the container would probably need to be replaced after a major fall, your stuff would stay inside. In addition, the Iris bins maximize interior space because they have straighter sides than several other bins we’ve tested.Long-term test notes: Over the past three years, I’ve used the Iris test samples for everything from storing my daughter’s artwork in a closet to housing baby chicks ( with a hacked lid to let air flow) until they’re old enough for our family’s chicken coop.

We tried to attach a few sticky labels but they fell off immediately, so we think a marker or a good memory is the best way to keep track of what’s inside. We like that this tote is easy to open, can withstand freezing temperatures and costs less than similar bins. I also dug into several technical papers and articles to learn about the durability of different plastics.

Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). For everyday use inside the house, these tightly latching, clear containers are the most versatile we’ve found for storing clothes and other gear. They chipped and lost latches in our drop tests, so look to our heavier-duty bins if you plan to treat them roughly. If you need something more accessible, the butterfly lid of the Akro-Mils bins we recommend might work better.

Durable: All bins should have closures that work consistently and materials that won’t break or tear with everyday use.

We tested three cloth storage containers and the iWill’s zippered top and structured sides made it the easiest to use. If the ActionPacker is sitting outside for long periods, water will run off, so the lid won’t turn into a putrid pool (where bacteria and bugs can fester). This jumbo-sized, wheeled bin is the easiest for transporting large loads or storing long, oddly shaped items that won’t fit in other bins. They were also the tightest-sealing clear bins we tested, thanks to a foam gasket in the lid and extra latches around the edges (most bins have only two on each end). I have experience maintaining entire school libraries, keeping hundreds of yards of fabric organized, and storing and cataloguing the onslaught of sheets and blankets I’ve tested for Wirecutter.