PowerPacker storage bins

[soonenough]

I saw these at Home Depot yesterday, and they looked like they had a lot of potential to be a good storage solution. They're called PowerPackers. I searched around and didn't find anything here, nor did I find anything from the manufacturer online. They have a website, but it just says "Coming Soon".

They had two sizes available: a 20-gallon ($30) and a 45-gallon ($50). They seemed to be very well made (100% recycled plastic). They have a lockable lid, which has integrated drink holders. Possibly the best part is that they're made to be stackable (unlike Action Packers), and the smaller bins will stack on top of the larger bins. Note that the lids are hinged but can be removed, although removing them repeatedly would probably get tedious.

 

[korisu56]

Awesome. Thanks for posting. Looking for solutions on my next trip and storage around the house.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Those look pretty herky. Any idea of how much they weigh?

BTW the integrated drink holders look like they were intended to be part of the stacking system.

 

[TangoBlue]

Yes, I ran across those today at HD. I was impressed too. Very lightweight and durable looking. The smaller one was $20.00 - I don't recall the larger's price but they looked to be very sturdy and would give years of good service.

 

[Schattenjager]

The wavy shape eats a lot of space. They are beefy though.

 

[soonenough]

Those look pretty herky. Any idea of how much they weigh?

BTW the integrated drink holders look like they were intended to be part of the stacking system.

I'd guess they weight about as much as an Action Packer of the same size (which is probably around 3 pounds??). In terms of sturdiness, they're definitely a step above the average ~$10 storage container you find at Home Depot / Lowes / etc. Of course they're not going to compare to a Pelican case or anything like that, but for $30 they seemed like a good value.

Haha yea I didn't even notice that they appear to have feet that fit into the 'drink holders' on the lid. Oh well, I guess they have dual functionality :sombrero:

The wavy shape eats a lot of space. They are beefy though.

Yea I guess it's a compromise between taking up space and adding structural integrity.

 

[theMec]

Yeah, the "overhanging" rim wastes a lot of space. Stronger, yes. Seems like building your own wood boxes (with vertical sides) leads to the most efficient use of space ..

 

[rusty_tlc]

Yeah, the "overhanging" rim wastes a lot of space. Stronger, yes. Seems like building your own wood boxes (with vertical sides) leads to the most efficient use of space ..

Take a look at the "stitch and glue" method of boat building. It is very strong and you can use thin materials.

 

[Co-opski]

I'd guess they weight about as much as an Action Packer of the same size (which is probably around 3 pounds??). In terms of sturdiness, they're definitely a step above the average ~$10 storage container you find at Home Depot / Lowes / etc. Of course they're not going to compare to a Pelican case or anything like that, but for $30 they seemed like a good value.

I would say they are about 6 to 8 lbs and way thicker than Action Packer of similar size.

The wavy shape eats a lot of space. They are beefy though.

I'm with you on that. I have two that were given to me when someone was leaving the state. :ylsmoke: The only problem is that they are big for my 4.5' x 4.5' bed in the mini Crew Cab Frontier. I have little space for any thing else and they don't make me more organized I still pile junk in them. The quality is good and they are bomber. Now they just sit on my back deck holding my Wedcos, Smokey Joe grill and birdseed. :elkgrin:

Edited to say Made in the USA.

 

[matt s]

One of the 20 gallon ones rides around in my rig as the emergency box with recovery gear, fluids, etc. Works perfectly for that.

As others mentioned, these things are very stout.

 

[mires]

I've actually seen these at Wal-Mart too. They're really sturdy but a little too big for myself.

 

[earthmuffin]

I know i'm kinda digging up an old thread here, but i was curious about the waterproofness of these boxes?
Would they keep rain out on a roof rack?

 

[matt s]

Not without adding a seal of some sort. the lid overhangs the lip of the box significantly and I would say that rain of a vertical nature is no problem. On a vehicle in motion I think it would work it's way in. I do think that some adhesive backed weather stripping would fit and work.

It's likely that a box built to be water tight from the get go is going to be better.

 

[nickbain]

I have one of these on my pontoon boat that holds the life jackets and such. They are very sturdy and waterproof (if they stay right side up). It also gets used as a seat for the driver and is solid. They aren't too heavy, I imagine that you could get lighter containers but their rigidity makes up for it.

 

[ETAV8R]

I've seen these too and have wavered on buying them. I went with the cheaper yellow topped containers. On my last trip the one which I put firewood in blew out on the side. Not sure if I will drop the coin for the tougher ones here in this thread.