Rubbermaid Commercial Products BRUTE Tote Storage Container with Lid-included, 14-Gallon, White, Reusable Boxes for Moving/Storing in Garage/Basement/Attic/Jobsite/Truck/Camping

I think these are the best boxes I've found, and sadly, I've tried quite a few types. They hold up way better than anything else I've used, they are thick and relatively hard plastic - but not brittle like most of the cheaper hard plastic boxes you would get at big box stores. These will bend and come back. They are also much more durable than the softer plastic boxes that you would get at other large stores. The lid fits on very tight, sometimes it is a pain to get off, but for most of the time it is a plus. The lids stayed on better in a flood than the Husky boxes with a waterproof seal and 6 clips. I do get a bit nervous with them sitting in the back of my truck or trailer without the lid being clamped down but have never had anything come off - but I usually do tied them down.It is also nice that they come in 3 colors and two sizes so i can actually sort by color and size.Two cons are the price which is high but it does seem in this case (or box) that you get what you pay for.Second con is the handles. These boxes have handles that stick out quite a bit. While this is great for carrying and actually using them, the handles take up a fair amount of space when putting on shelves so you do loose a noticeable amount of shelf space because of this. It is very worth it in my opinion however.

Very sturdy box, I use it to store my bags of flour. I wanted a sturdy box that wasn't translucent/clear to keep my flours from being exposed to light so this was perfect.

Fabulous, big, tough storage bin

My friend loves these storage containers so I decided to give them a try. They are made well, very sturdy and the perfect size.

Product is fine but it came a bit dirty. Didn’t know I’d have to get to work and clean a brand new product.

Durable, well engineered, storage capacity is excellent, exactly what I was seeking

I like that years after buying them they are still of the same quality. I don't like how heavy they are, but I think that's because I'm getting weaker as I get older. He turned 50 and things get heavier.I try and organize by color of tubs, depending on the type of packing I am doing, and it would be nice to have another color and often the only color available is gray.Recommending Brute tubs does come easy because they tend to wear out crack never. Mostlyafter you are tired of them and want something new just because period they don't wear out. I have yet to put them to the tests due to weather conditions I usually pack a waterproof stuff sack for the things that are critically important and the rest can get a little wet. I'm going to be in Colorado this summer and I will see how all of my Rubbermaid tubs in green, blue, and gray will respond to the freezing temperatures versus my desert storage unit and garage for a decade.From what I can tell so far they are pliable and semi rigid.

I'm always looking for ways to improve on things and in this case, transport and storage of my carpentry tools to and at my camp. I bought this 20 gallon Brute tote to use for that purpose and it has not disappointed. It was a GOLD box deal at @ $22.00 from it's normal $29.00 price.This Rubbermaid product is not the typical tote that is flexible and flimsy. This tote is on steroids. It's composition is more along the lines of heavy duty plastic/resin composition, than it is of a rubber, soft plastic material. This thing is rigid, with a very well designed lid that fits snug and completely overlaps the tub part all the way around the perimeter preventing any rain, or other water, snow etc from entering. Of course if this unit was completely submerged under water my guess it would take on water, but when is that going to happen, who's going to do that. Then again they said the Titanic was unsinkable. The handles on this are committed to secure the top lid to the bottom portion and snap in place with authority.The bottom was formed with raised ribbing not only for reinforcement but to hasten wear. You can load this thing up with heavy objects, and in my case tools and the bottom is not going to sag or drop out. The handles on the lid are "through" type and not just lift style, and are situated as to not allow water penetration into the compartment area. These units are stackable, and I believe the top lid would hold another loaded tote but I always use a piece of plywood or OSB placed on the lower totes lid overlapping the lid by a couple inches, then set the top tote on it, to evenly disperse the weight around the perimeter edge of the tote where there is greater strength, if I'm going to store totes for long periods. When I did receive this tote from Amazon in their unbelievable speedy fashion I was overly impressed with the quality and construction. I needed another one ASAP that day and was able to locate them at one of the big box store that is not orange but blue/grey, okay Lowes for $24.00, $2 more than I paid on the gold box deal. This tote would well serve tradesmen and campers alike who like to keep their possessions dry. Keep in mine that there is no molded locking hole to secure a lock which is kind of redundant as a thief would steal the entire unit anyway. I bet that if you were really bored in the winter you could use this for one huge single portion ice cube and it wouldn't crack, as the walls are pitched about 10 degrees. You would just have to find a Manhattan glass large enough. One suggestion for those of you looking to set up natural spring (water) flow systems. This unit with slight modifications with holes drilled, incoming, outgoing and overflow with bulkhead fittings can be modified and used as a "spring box" which is set up within feet of the spring pipe (which is the incoming pipe), then an out going pipe to the larger collection/distribution tank, as I have done.The secure fitting lid prevents any outside contamination of any kind and at the same time allows for removal to conduct maintenance on the unit. No need to spend almost $200 on ones from companies that sell "spring boxes". Buy this unit you won't be sorry. Good Luck..Tom W.