Best Camping Storage Bins

One feature separates a camping bin from a cheap tote, and that is a gasket in the lid. Without it, rain finds the seam, dust finds it on a forest road, and a bin left outside overnight puts water on your sleeping bag; with it, the lid clamps onto a rubber seal and the contents stay dry through a night of weather. Everything else is about how the box fits your vehicle and your system. Capacity is quoted inconsistently, so convert before comparing: a 20 gallon box is 80 quarts, which makes it far larger than the 20, 32, and 54 quart sizes it sits beside on the same shelf, and the small end is often the smarter buy because two 32 quart boxes lift when one 80 quart box does not. Measure your cargo floor width and the height under a platform or drawer before choosing, since a bin an inch too tall stops the lid closing on the drawer above it. Check that the latches take the weight of a second box stacked on top, because unlatched lids bow and the stack slides on a corner. Clear walls let you find a headlamp without unpacking, opaque ones hide clutter, and a flat lid is what turns the top box into a table at camp.

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#1

Sterilite 20 Gallon Gasket Tote Heavy-Duty Stackable Storage Bin

Our score8.6/10

$Budget

Sterilite's 20 Gallon Gasket Tote is a heavy-duty stackable storage bin with a sealing lid for keeping camp gear dry and organized.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 10/10

• + Gasket lid seal helps keep dust and moisture out of gear
• + 20 Gallon capacity holds bulky items like sleeping bags or stove kits
• + Stackable design keeps a tidy load in the trunk or garage

• - Plastic latches are less sturdy than rugged overland cases
• - Large tote can get heavy when packed with kitchen gear

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Sterilite 54 Quart Gasket Box Weather-Resistant Storage Bin

Our score8.1/10

$$Mid-range

Sterilite's 54 Quart Gasket Box is a larger weather-resistant bin for campers packing a full kitchen or bedding kit.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10

• + 54 Quart capacity fits a full camp kitchen setup in one bin
• + Gasket lid keeps dust from gravel roads out of your gear
• + Latching lid stays closed during bumpy drives

• - Large bin can be awkward to lift when loaded with heavy items
• - Takes more cargo width than smaller stackable boxes

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Sterilite 32 Quart Gasket Box Weather-Resistant Storage Bin

Our score7.8/10

$Budget

The Sterilite 32 Quart Gasket Box is a weather-resistant storage bin sized for camp kitchen tools, lanterns and small gear.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10

• + Weather-resistant gasket lid protects contents from rain and dust
• + 32 Quart size is easy to carry by one person when full
• + Clear-ish body style helps you see what is packed inside

• - Not fully waterproof, so do not submerge or leave in puddles
• - Medium size fills quickly with pots and pans

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Sterilite 20 Quart Gasket Box Clear Storage Bin

Our score7.8/10

$Budget

The Sterilite 20 Quart Gasket Box in clear is a small sealing bin for first-aid kits, batteries and small camping essentials.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10

• + Clear body lets you find small items without opening every bin
• + 20 Quart size is great for organizing loose small gear
• + Gasket lid helps keep matches and electronics dry

• - Too small for bulky gear like sleeping bags
• - Clear plastic can scratch and cloud with rough use

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