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While messing with food storage/organization, it occurred to me that transparent containers are good for some storage needs as they let you see what is in the container and what is going on inside (e.g., has a can swelled/burst?). When you store mixed items inside, labeling become complicated. Having transparency helps so you are not going around having to open a container to see what is inside (with buckets this can be hard unless you spend $ on gamma lids/etc., and even then it is just easier to look to see what is inside).
My daughter picked up 30+ transparent storage containers with lids, but they are not a secure kind - i.e., the lids are only loosely locked. Kind of ok for items you use a lot and don't expect to move a lot, but for long term storage it is better to have containers that have airtight secure lids that are not easily removed so they stay secure when moving them around - especially when transporting them (e.g., during an evac).
A lot of people use the ubiquitous 5 gallon plastic bucket with at least the snap on lid, as it is very secure and fairly airtight, but they are all opaque and most are round. So far I have only found one 5 gallon bucket that is transparent and square. Not sure about durability - especially the handle. Square is a lot better for storage, especially on shelves, and for transport.
The expense of buckets per gallon, with secure lids approaches that of the square plastic MTM "ammo crate" when on sale ($16 when I bought some but now about $25), but those are not transparent. OTOH, they are much easier to open and are somewhat airtight - certainly easier to stack, store and carry - plus the ACR 12 is 9 gallons of volume.
I store much of my stuff in the $8-9 27 gallon bins bought at Costco - very cost efficient. But they are not in anyway air tight or water tight (even just sitting in the rain they can eventually get water inside, and the size is difficult to move when loaded heavy.
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My daughter picked up 30+ transparent storage containers with lids, but they are not a secure kind - i.e., the lids are only loosely locked. Kind of ok for items you use a lot and don't expect to move a lot, but for long term storage it is better to have containers that have airtight secure lids that are not easily removed so they stay secure when moving them around - especially when transporting them (e.g., during an evac).
A lot of people use the ubiquitous 5 gallon plastic bucket with at least the snap on lid, as it is very secure and fairly airtight, but they are all opaque and most are round. So far I have only found one 5 gallon bucket that is transparent and square. Not sure about durability - especially the handle. Square is a lot better for storage, especially on shelves, and for transport.
5 Gallon Clarified Square Plastic Pail w/Plastic Handle
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The expense of buckets per gallon, with secure lids approaches that of the square plastic MTM "ammo crate" when on sale ($16 when I bought some but now about $25), but those are not transparent. OTOH, they are much easier to open and are somewhat airtight - certainly easier to stack, store and carry - plus the ACR 12 is 9 gallons of volume.
I store much of my stuff in the $8-9 27 gallon bins bought at Costco - very cost efficient. But they are not in anyway air tight or water tight (even just sitting in the rain they can eventually get water inside, and the size is difficult to move when loaded heavy.
Suggestions? Feedback?