Stackable Storage Totes

[mattpayne11]

Hi,

I was about to pull the trigger on some Front Runner Wolf Packs but I measured and they won't contain a great deal of the equipment I need to bring. I'm really looking for a stackable solution. Perhaps I can get away with two Wolf Packs and then a larger single container for my longer items (up to 22.5" long on the inside) - this would be for tents / pads / solar stuff).

Any ideas?

 

[Herbie]

How big and how tough do you need?

I use the Sterilite 1464 Totes. (25 3/4" L x 17 1/4" W x 11 7/8" H ) They're light weight, and stack/interlock fairly well because of how the lids and bottoms are molded. However, they are also light-duty and due to the tapered sides, these are only about 67% efficient. (Pretty average for most molded plastic totes, the wolf-pack boxes are ~66% efficient due to the way the ribbing is molded, for example.)

I like them because they're light (4.8lbs vs about 13 lbs for 2 wolf-packs to hold the same volume of stuff) and inexpensive. The big single box can let stuff shift around if filled with small items, so I've segmented one of mine with repositionable coroplast dividers.

 

[Superduty]

Nice idea using the coroplast.

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[mattpayne11]

How big and how tough do you need?

I use the Sterilite 1464 Totes. (25 3/4" L x 17 1/4" W x 11 7/8" H ) They're light weight, and stack/interlock fairly well because of how the lids and bottoms are molded. However, they are also light-duty and due to the tapered sides, these are only about 67% efficient. (Pretty average for most molded plastic totes, the wolf-pack boxes are ~66% efficient due to the way the ribbing is molded, for example.)

Nice with the coroplast. I have almost the same tote already that I was storing my stove/gas/pots/pans in that I figure I can re-use for these longer items no problem. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[jgaz]

This is what I’m using now. Weather strip has been added to the lid since my original post. Very weatherproof now.

Action Packer Alternative

I’ve been looking for a replacement for the tote that I use for rodent resistant food storage. The 8 gallon Rubbermaid fit well in my truck tool box and also was a good fit in my Jeep between my drawer unit and my storage rack. The tote worked fine (even if there are more “Expo” choices) but I...

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Im firmly in the @Herbie camp of using coroplast dividers.

 

[dnorrell]

Have you considered the Plano Sportsman’s Trunk options? They do stack, though perhaps not as securely as you may need. I have six of the medium size in OD green and love them. I really like the form factor because I can store spray bottles and other taller liquids upright, and I’ve found that tricky in other style totes.

Sportsman's Trunk Medium - O.D. Green

This 68-quart, stackable trunk features a removable lid fits that clamps in place with heavy-duty latches and padlock tabs for added security.

www.planomolding.com

 

[mattpayne11]

Have you considered the Plano Sportsman’s Trunk options? They do stack, though perhaps not as securely as you may need. I have six of the medium size in OD green and love them. I really like the form factor because I can store spray bottles and other taller liquids upright, and I’ve found that tricky in other style totes.

Sportsman's Trunk Medium - O.D. Green

This 68-quart, stackable trunk features a removable lid fits that clamps in place with heavy-duty latches and padlock tabs for added security.

www.planomolding.com

Thanks for the suggestion - I really prefer something that locks into place in some way which was what was attractive about the Front Runner... I think the Sterlite option might be the best.

 

[mattpayne11]

How big and how tough do you need?

I use the Sterilite 1464 Totes. (25 3/4" L x 17 1/4" W x 11 7/8" H ) They're light weight, and stack/interlock fairly well because of how the lids and bottoms are molded. However, they are also light-duty and due to the tapered sides, these are only about 67% efficient. (Pretty average for most molded plastic totes, the wolf-pack boxes are ~66% efficient due to the way the ribbing is molded, for example.)

I like them because they're light (4.8lbs vs about 13 lbs for 2 wolf-packs to hold the same volume of stuff) and inexpensive. The big single box can let stuff shift around if filled with small items, so I've segmented one of mine with repositionable coroplast dividers.

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Hey sorry to bother you again - looking at the coroplast inserts - what are those metal things that keep it together?

 

[jgaz]

Orbit 5 Pack (50 Total Stakes) Drip Irrigation Tubing Stakes - 1/4 Inch Tube - 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MFWXSPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hH41FbZWVY17W

These are what I used. I believe I got the link from the @Herbie blog.

 

[mattpayne11]

Orbit 5 Pack (50 Total Stakes) Drip Irrigation Tubing Stakes - 1/4 Inch Tube - 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MFWXSPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hH41FbZWVY17W

These are what I used. I believe I got the link from the @Herbie blog.

That makes sense. Thank you!

 

[Herbie]

Orbit 5 Pack (50 Total Stakes) Drip Irrigation Tubing Stakes - 1/4 Inch Tube - 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MFWXSPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hH41FbZWVY17W

These are what I used. I believe I got the link from the @Herbie blog.

I've used a number of things. The Drip Irrigation stakes are definitely the cheapest and easiest since they're pre-formed. The only bummer is that they're slightly undersized for the holes in most coroplast, so if you have items wedged tightly into the spaces (as I do in a camera case I did this way), then they don't resist popping out quite as much as I'd like. "Lawn Staples" for holding down turf and weed-barriers are also a good option, but slightly harder to use since they have ~1" width instead of a tight "U" bend. (You have to offset them to one side or the other, usually.)

If you get your coroplast the way I do lately, which is by harvesting old political yard signs off the side of the road, then the stakes that are used to plant those into the dirt are the perfect diameter (but you have to cut and fold them into the U-shape). In a pinch, coat-hanger wire works too!

 

[john61ct]

Orbit 5 Pack (50 Total Stakes) Drip Irrigation Tubing Stakes - 1/4 Inch Tube - 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MFWXSPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hH41FbZWVY17W

These are what I used. I believe I got the link from the @Herbie blog.

great stuff!!

 

[john61ct]

they don't resist popping out quite as much as I'd like

bit of hot glue, of a type easy to "undo" by gently reheating

 

[Drumber]

Plus 1 for Sterilite boxes. They are dirt cheap and decently strong. My only gripe is that you can't stand on them like you could with an Action Packer or WolfPack box.

 

[Drumber]

If you get your coroplast the way I do lately, which is by harvesting old political yard signs off the side of the road

So good. I'll need to go do some harvesting next time I leave the house.