I received 2 of these fold flat boxes, one in pink and one in blue. The pink on is 21 Gallon (21-1/2 L x 13-3/4 W x 16-1/2 H) and the blue one is 12 Gallon (21-1/2 L x13-3/4 W x9-3/8 H). If you noticed that both boxes have the same length and width measurements you would be right. That is for them to be more sturdy when you stack them. Only the height makes them different sizes. This is a great feature, I thought. They have built in cutouts for your hands to fit in to carry them with ease. They are very ease to open into their box form just as it shows on their website, but even if you open them your own way they are still easy to figure out and set up. Once filled they have a white write on window on 2 sides of each box making it easy to label in either direction you want to stack them. You need to use a china dry erase marker for labeling the boxes, but I did use a permanent marker on one and wiped it off about an hour later. It did come off but took some rubbing so I do advise NOT to use perm markers. I can not say exactly how much, but they do seem to hold a lot of weight. I filled one with a few books and things as if I were moving and it did not seem to bow at the bottom. The closure at the top is nice due to if you have the box a little over stuffed it will still hold. They work like a normal cardboard box but with a little more strength and durability. I use the 12 gallon for the grocery shopping and Sam's club trips. Works well for the bulk items and then stores in my trunk flat and out of the way. The 21 gallon I have next to my desk holding all the things that I need but do not have the drawers for. I have drug it back and forth on the floor by the built in handles (and I have a lot of stuff in it-trust me) and it is holding up real well and closing it keeps other out of my things. After using them a bit, they still fold down pretty flat again and again. Now water can get into them just like any other box, but these do not fall apart like cardboard and the normal moisture you would get from stored items does not effect these boxes unlike cardboard that sops up every bit of moisture. The only con I really can come up with is that I feel they need to make a 6 gallon one also, for those immediate items one needs when moving. Like bathroom items and a care box of a few kitchen items we all want when tired from moving but just want to fix a snack and get a drink. You all know what I mean. The 6 gal. would be different in length and width to keep the height for bathroom bottles but 2 could be stacked side by side to make stacking them just as durable.
So I will have to say even though cardboard boxes may seem easier to get than ordering boxes, if you are one that moves often or stores a lot of things, it would be so worth it to invest in these wonderful fold flat boxes.
They come in 4 colors - white, blue, pink, and green and is up to you or mix and match. Also they have 3 kinds - Classic ( the ones I just reviewed), Under Bed, and Tote. You can also order in bulk for a better price if ordering 25 pcs. or more.
So go check out their website and take a look - www.packaways.com
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