Amazon Basics Organisation and Storage Outdoor Deck Box, 375
Amazon Basics Organisation and Storage Outdoor Deck Box, 375 Litres, Brow
| Dimensions: | 122 x 63 x 61 cm (L x W x H) |
| Model: | DB99 |
| Part: | DB99 |
| Manufacture: | Amazon Basics |
| Dimensions: | 122 x 63 x 61 cm (L x W x H) |
A very spacious deck box that was easy to put together and it provides so much storage space that you don’t need anything else. It’s great quality and I am sure it will last for many years
This thing is great.
It went together really easily and fast and is actually a lot more sturdy than I thought it would be. It’s got heaps of space inside so I’ve got most of the rubbish of my deck nicely hidden away inside here now. My other half got inside it too so, just in case you’re wondering, yes it can fit a fully grown human person inside.
The only downside that I can see is that although it’s got a place for a padlock it’s a bit fiddly to get one in there and as it’s just plastic, if someone really wants to get into it then they will, it’s really just an impression security.
Other than that I’m really happy with it.
Comes flat-packed in a very large box.
Very simple to follow instructions and easy to build, it took 1 person approx 10-15 mins to unbox it and build it.
All of the pieces slot together, you only need a screwdriver to fasten in the lid straps.
This came in a huge box, probably the tallest I’ve ever received. You will realistically need two people to safety move this, although our delivery guy just carried it up the stairs by himself like superman.
It comes flatpacked (obviously) and will take some effort to get set up. Two people will make much quicker work of it than one, and with less chance of breaking the fragile bits (i.e. the hinge section). It is indeed waterproof as described, with no water inside after a recent downpour. It generally feels solid to sit on, with the odd creak. I recommend not letting kids use it as furniture, they might destroy it with a relatively short period of jumping.
We are currently using it to store cushions and some wooden chairs for the summer, which saves a lot of space inside the house (375 gallons, allegedly).
The surface appears very tough and should be fine with ice, the odd accidental kick and other mistreatment.
There is a padlock loop for securing it in case you put valuables in it.
Lastly, the price. 85.99 doesn’t seem too bad for a box of this size and quality. I would prefer green instead of brown, but apart from that it’s hard to complain. I have seen near-identical boxes for a lot more, so why spend extra for the same thing?
Another decent Amazon product.
I’m over the moon with this outdoor storage box, it ticks all the boxes for what I needed. I literally bought one a few months ago but that other one doesn’t match my garden furniture.
This one however does and the colouring and pattern of the ratten is identical and will look great once spring arrives and I can paint the walls.
It took around ten mins to fit together and clips into place without needing any bolts or screws. The only two screws which are needed are for the cable ties which prevent the lid opening too much and hold it securely when open.
There’s loads of space inside and it is just the right width to fit my spade, brushes and other bits and bats which clutter the garden.
Really like the fact I can have a padlock on it too.
A few years ago I bought a storage box for a garden hose and pots that looked exactly like this one, even the texture on the panels was the same. The whole problem was that after a few years the rings for the lock (they were small and plastic) stopped connecting and it became impossible to insert the lock.
This box has a completely different design of the locking ring which prevents deformation. Also, the panels are much thicker and stronger, they have a considerable weight, so you can safely leave the box outside during any weather. The size is ideal for storing garden tools, pots or unnecessary items. Even in the rain the inner part is completely dry.
My last box cost 160, so 85 (at time of review) is a great price for this quality. The only thing that surprised me is that the information says that sitting on the box is not recommended but it also says that the lid can withstand 181 kg.
Great box for gardeners, highly recommend
This is a rather large storage box. It also quite heavy at just under 20Kg. I was quite surprised at the size of the package that arrived :]
I assembled it in my kitchen as it was raining quite hard. I thought after I had put it together that I should have measured my back door as I had a sudden feeling that it would not fut through… Luckily it did with an inch or two either side.
Assembly could not have been easier. There are no fixings (apart from two small screws that hold straps that keep the lid from opening too far) – The panels all simply slot together and once the sides, front and back are firmly locked in place it is absolutely rigid.
The trickiest part was securing the lid – the instructions recommend two people for this but I was on my own. To attach the lid, it needs to be horizontal with the top facing down towards the floor so the hinge sections on the box and lid can be mated and locked together. With two people this would be super easy; but if you have something of a similar height to the box to rest the lid on, then it’s not too difficult for one person to attached it. I used a couple of small stools that I could adjust to a suitable height and was able to complete assembly with not too much trouble.
It’s been out in the back for a couple of weeks now and there has been some extremely heavy rain. I am pleased to see that there has been no water ingress. I am pleased that so far it appears to be totally waterproof.
The product page says it’s not recommended for sitting on but the instructions say it can easily hold the weight of a couple of average size units. I have sat on it and it have no fears that it will collapse.
It’s a good easy to assemble product that I have already recommended to some friend. It has however increased in price by 20 since I got it so I will take a star off for that.
This is a very strong storage box , it comes in sections that you have to slot together , so better to have two people to put it together , although it could be done by one person .
The lid is held by strong straps so stays open, it has a hook for you to padlock the box for safety .
I have now had the box outside for several days , I was pleasantly surprised to see no water or even moisture had seeped into the box.
I will move it to the patio area once the weather improves , as it is so strong I feel it could be used as an overflow seat for children , it certainly appears strong enough.
This storage box is huge, it comes flat packed and well protected.
The parts slide together rather than click like keter products and overall this seems to work well.
All parts went together easily but it is missing one of the clips to hold the lid strap on.
There is a small lip around 90% of the edge to stop water ingress but there is a bit of a gap at the rear on the corners and the lock hole, although a good idea, could let water in if it was windy.
There is roughly a 2cm raised base so as long as water doesn’t go above this height it should be fine but when opening the lid with water on top it can run down the inside slightly.
Overall it’s solid, can be sat on, feels well made and is perfect for large garden items to be stored but I wouldn’t trust it to be 100% waterproof so store items which wouldn’t be an issue if it got a bit damp now and again.