rubbermaid action packer

[mattman8706]

so I have been looking everywhere the last few days for the action packer and can't find it anywhere.

Where have you guys been able to find one?

[mattman8706]

and also if you have any good alternatives to the action packer let me know.

I just need a heavy duty box that is waterproof and lockable to put on top of the jeep for some trips.


thanks :victory:

[rjcj-8]

I've been able to find mine at Wal-Mart.

Depends on the size you are looking for though.
I have 2 here one one carries the small, med, large and XL. The other store only carries the small and only has a few on the shelf at any one time.

[Mr. Leary]

Academy.

[MotoDave]

Around here Walmart and Home Depot carry them.

[mattman8706]

I have gone to three walmarts and two home depots and none of them have it.


Looks like I will have to keep looking.



What is Academy?

[Smksignals]

Target.

[mattman8706]

Target.

ooo I didn't think about target.

I will run there after work.

thanks

[Smksignals]

Believe it or not, I have seen them at REI also.

[mattman8706]

Believe it or not, I have seen them at REI also.

I saw them on the REI website.

No REIs in KC though :(

[Mr. Leary]

What is Academy?

Sports store in the southeast. May not be around in your area.

[mattman8706]

Sports store in the southeast. May not be around in your area.

ahhh nope no Academy around here.


Thanks for all the help guys.

[mrchips]

Found mine @ OSH hardware.

[Corey]

I get mine at Fred Myers.
PNW only I think they are.

I have one big one like in the picture next to the kitchen setup, and around four of the next size down.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/8.jpg

[mattman8706]

no OSH hardware or fred meyer :(

Just looked at 2 targets and couldn't find anything.


Is there a certain section they are in? I have one more walmart I am going to try to look through tonight.

[Herbie]

Is there a certain section they are in? I have one more walmart I am going to try to look through tonight.

When I got mine @ Walmart a few years ago, they were in the "Automotive" section.

[rynosurf]

and also if you have any good alternatives to the action packer let me know.

I just need a heavy duty box that is waterproof and lockable to put on top of the jeep for some trips.


thanks :victory:

I have a Contico box that I like http://www.walmart.com/ip/Contico-SUV-Tuff-Bin/10400134 , it seems more durable than the action packers. I'm not sure how water proof it would be on top of a vehicle with driving rain but I'm not sure an action packer would keep all the rain out either.

[mattman8706]

I like that contico box too.

I will go look and see what I can find at the other walmart.

[maXTERRA]

Since walmart has been reinventing itself with reorganization of it's stores and an expanded inventory of totally worthless crap (but a LOT of worthless crap) it's things like this that they've gotten rid of. I'll bet all my local WM's now have 1/4 of the outdoor and automotive equipment they used to carry!

Now if you're looking for artsy crafty of scrapbooking stuff, they've got you covered. I about refuse to go there now, because all the manly stuff I bought there is gone, so I have no desire to suffer the Dreadful experience without some reward for my suffering.
Couldn't even find a decent digital watch there last time. Only one carousel of no-name Chinese stuff.

[gasman]

I picked up 3 of these on sale at home depot for 14 bucks each.. , stackable, lockable, and sturdy enough to sit my fat ***** on..
http://s.fatwallet.com/static/attachments/2741_image1214.jpg

[Corey]

Those look pretty good, and lots more stackable than the Action Packers.

[BIGGUY]

Amazon.com carries some of them. I just picked up some of the small ones and I know they had the larger trunk type with the hinged lid.

[Corey]

One review, and a bad one :(
http://www.amazon.com/GSC-SL3500-Storage-Locker-Latches/dp/B000ZSH4EW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1268822807&sr=8-1

Looks like he may have been shipped a return item.

[mattman8706]

I am still looking and not finding much. :(

Stupid boxes! haha

[94SRUNNER]

Try this link......

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23746&catid=770&clickid=searchresults

I have bought from them in the past and they are good to deal with.

Also I have seen them in Lowes and Home Depot and I believe Ace Hardware.

I know you searched a few Walmarts but sometimes they are tough to find. I have always found them in the automotive section.

Good Luck!

Where are you located?

[mattman8706]

I am going to check lowes right now..

I am in Kansas City.

[mattman8706]

it isn't on the lowes sight. Have you seen them there?

[njtaco]

ACE Hardware (http://www.acehardware.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=rubbermaid%20action&origkw=rubbermaid%20action&sr=1)

Call your local store and have them order them in . No shipping that way, and ask for a discount if you are buying a few.

[mattman8706]

I just went to a few more places. 2 home depots, 2 lowes, 1 sears and 1 target and none of them had the boxes either.



I will have to try Ace Hardware next.

[mattman8706]

Yesssss! The last walmart had 2 of the 8 gallon ones so I bought them. Now I need to keep my eye out for bigger ones.

[BIGGUY]

One review, and a bad one :(
http://www.amazon.com/GSC-SL3500-Storage-Locker-Latches/dp/B000ZSH4EW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1268822807&sr=8-1

Looks like he may have been shipped a return item.



The gray lidded ones are the ones that I mentioned that had the hinged lid. I've never seen the other ones before.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=rubbermaid+action+packer&x=0&y=0



Here is a link with the 24 gallon pictured and right below it is a section with 4 buttons for a 48, 35, 24, & 8 gallon boxes. If you hover over the box with the size you want it shows a picture of it.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N6SQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_p60_t3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=036ZAP4TCH7VGTWKMBPB&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

[CACHE KRAWLER]

Have you all seen these Action Packer Baja Bins yet? They look reallycool and I bet serve their purpose very well. I'm thinking of picking up a couple.

http://swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html

[timmy!!!!!!!]

Have you all seen these Action Packer Baja Bins yet? They look reallycool and I bet serve their purpose very well. I'm thinking of picking up a couple.

http://swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html

For the price of those things I will spend my money on a Pelican Case.

[97tjguzzy]

Have you all seen these Action Packer Baja Bins yet? They look reallycool and I bet serve their purpose very well. I'm thinking of picking up a couple.

http://swagoffroad.com/Action_Packer.html

that is a trick bracket for mounting an action packer, might have to look into those near the holidays.

[Momrocks]

For the price of those things I will spend my money on a Pelican Case.

Do you have a similar mount for your Pelicans? How much did the bracket/ mounting cost? Fabricated or off the shelf? Please post up your solution.

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[Ryanmb21]

Do you have a similar mount for your Pelicans? How much did the bracket/ mounting cost? Fabricated or off the shelf? Please post up your solution.

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Ratchet staps work fine for mounting solid boxes.

[GPER]

Walmart has them in the auto and tool departments. I bought two big ones from Amazon a couple of years ago to mount on my trailer.

[Tom and Elaine]

Got most of our 6 Action Packers at Ace Hardware, the smaller two at Walmart. Work well for us but they are what we started with and I guess we may not know any better!!!! T&E

[spressomon]

After seeing my friend TrickyT with these I had to have them! ActionPackers are OK but these are better. Thicker plastic, less wasted space inside and out and the kicker: A seal in the lid makes them dustproof.

The downside, for exterior use: They are clear plastic.

But they are another choice for some.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/totes?productId=10024301&N=71235

[ThomD]

Spressomon's link had me poking around at the Container Store.

This is pretty interesting

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/totes?productId=10005098&N=71235

http://images.containerstore.com/images/catalog/92477/StorItallTrunk_xl.jpg


Load up! The large capacity Stor-It-All Trunk has a voluminous 42 gallons of storage space. The strong, sturdy construction features a heavily reinforced lid and bottom, and will accommodate up to a 225 pound load on its two rear wheels. The trunk itself is surprisingly lightweight when empty. The fully removable lid is secured with two lockable handles. With all these attributes, it's a remarkable value. There are few things this trunk can't handle. It's perfect for traveling and recreation: camping, boating or the RV. It's a natural for storage of out-of-season clothes, seasonal decorations like Christmas ornaments or sports equipment.
39-1/2" x 19-3/4" x 19-3/4" h

[Ryanmb21]

ThomD, I Like that. Thanks for posting

[john101477]

I have the 48gallon AP cargo box. it is the only action packer I will use. the rest are just to flimsy IMO where the cargo box is very well designed.

Thats GSC looks pretty tight though.

My dad recently bought a bunch of these to store stuff in and he loves them I am considering 2-3 myself. they stack far better than action packers and would possibly make things more organized.
http://www.lowes.com:80/pd_44066-51438-2921-002_4294936623_4294937087?productId=3033542&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Totes%2B_4294936623_4294937087_

[ThomD]

I went out to the container store and picked up that container I linked to. It is much bigger than a 24 gallon AP. This one has wheels and does not stack well. The lid is more off a "shoe box" style with a good overlap, so it would probably keep the rain out, but would not float for long. The handles are like an AP, but are a bit easier to close than the AP. The lid is not double layered like an AP, but has a grid system underneath, so it is plenty sturdy.

http://www.tandemhearts.com/temp/container-comparison.jpg

You would not want to put much heavy stuff in this one, it is big. We needed it to put some specific clothing bags into.

The 20 gallon water proof water (spressomon's post) is also sturdy. I like that the flip over lock down handles on that model are metal.

[Madmanmiller802]

If anyone could measure the bolting pattern on the bottom. I need t weld up a platform for it, and need to know where the bolt will be. I heard there is a specific place to bolt them down. This is for the 48 gallon AP from walmart. I have it ordered but wont be here for a few days.

[jdbfreeheel]

How about this at the Container Store?

Stor-It-All Totes (http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/totes?productId=10027414&mybuyscid=12291334196)

[tremors834]

How about this at the Container Store?

Stor-It-All Totes (http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/totes?productId=10027414&mybuyscid=12291334196)

I went to purposely look at these a few days ago. I've been looking at options for an upcoming trip to Moab.
For the price they seem "solid enough" and the handles lock on well. They are in no way water proof nor weather resistant. The rim of the bin is flat but the edge of the lid has ribs for support. So if you were to put these on the roof, rain would easily be forced up over the bins lip and under the lids edge.
The plastic seems sturdy, If I had to make a guess- I think they would hold up to being moderately strapped down.
I'm still weighing my options but may pick one or 2 up for inside the truck to keep some camp gear in.
For the price I feel it's a cost efficient solution for cargo space storage.

[tremors834]

How about this at the Container Store?

Stor-It-All Totes (http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/totes?productId=10027414&mybuyscid=12291334196)

I picked some up and threw a few pics up in another thread....
Review and pics (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=687681#post687681)

[96discoXD]

For what it's worth for anyone looking, Wal-Mart has the large action packers online for $49.99 and you can do free site to store shipping, so if you have a Wal-Mart in your area (and who doesn't unfortunately) they're easy to get.

[JKDetonator]

These work pretty good in my Jeep; they are PLANO Storage Trunks. Home Depot had them on sale for $16 each!

http://www.planomolding.com/toolboxes/toolbox-products-2/

[teotwaki]

These work pretty good in my Jeep; they are PLANO Storage Trunks. Home Depot had them on sale for $16 each!

http://www.planomolding.com/toolboxes/toolbox-products-2/

Which one is the "Storage Trunk"?


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Big Awesome Boxes™
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Contractor Grade™
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Grab 'N Go™ Tool Boxes
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Tool Boxes
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Stow 'N Go™ Tool Boxes
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Stow 'N Go™ Organizers
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StowAway® Rack Organizers
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ProLatch™ StowAway® Organizer
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StowAway® Organizers

[barlowrs]

Anyone try this out?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-35-Durabull-Industrial-Toolbox/10569595?findingMethod=rr

[JKDetonator]

Which one is the "Storage Trunk"?


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Big Awesome Boxes™
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Contractor Grade™
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Grab 'N Go™ Tool Boxes
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Tool Boxes
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Stow 'N Go™ Tool Boxes
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Stow 'N Go™ Organizers
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StowAway® Rack Organizers
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ProLatch™ StowAway® Organizer
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StowAway® Organizers

Under the heading of "Big Awesome Boxes" Product # 1819 XXL Storage Trunk, 37.75"x18.25"x14", 4 Latches, Grooved for stacking, Integrated Tie Downs. They work very well! I have one for Tools/Recovery, one for Kayak/Fishing, and one for dry goods/kitchen.

[justinhw]

Does anyone use plastic crates?

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/819/212579819.jpg

They're light, cheap, strong, stackable, you can flip them over and sit/stand on them, and you can latch them down from multiple points.

Probably for interior storage/organization because they don't keep out water, and you'd have to tie a rope over the top as a cover.

[Wyowanderer]

Anyone try this out?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-35-Durabull-Industrial-Toolbox/10569595?findingMethod=rr

I've got the older model with plastic latches. Best toolbox I've ever had.

[evldave]

Does anyone use plastic crates?

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/819/212579819.jpg

They're light, cheap, strong, stackable, you can flip them over and sit/stand on them, and you can latch them down from multiple points.

Probably for interior storage/organization because they don't keep out water, and you'd have to tie a rope over the top as a cover.

I use one on my roof rack to hold my 20# propane tank and attachment cable. The cable goes in first then the tank w/the cable wrapped around the base. It's a nice tight fit and the tank won't move...right now I don't even have it strapped down, but if I head out on a trip I tie-strap it just in case (even though I don't think it would move in anything but a rollover)...the milk crate is much heavier duty than the one shown and it's attached to the roof rack w/a bazillion zipties :)

I also use 2 or 3 more sometimes when we head to the river...make great wet clothes/towel carriers...

[teotwaki]

Does anyone use plastic crates?

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/819/212579819.jpg

They're light, cheap, strong, stackable, you can flip them over and sit/stand on them, and you can latch them down from multiple points.

Probably for interior storage/organization because they don't keep out water, and you'd have to tie a rope over the top as a cover.

I've used them for holding white gas fuel cans, firewood and full bags of trash. I've had to make do with freebies but now that I have a trailer it might be good to have a few of the same type,

[3jarrells]

Yes THE milk crate has to be the most useful things of all time. I also like the crates that Coke uses for the 20oz bottles. If you can find the red ones they are great. Seems like they are using a different type in black now. They are lighter and not as easily repurposed. I would assume thats why they switched.

I have built cabinets and used the red coke ones for drawers. Used them in a shop I used to work in and I have one now in my pop up camper. I use it to store pots and plates. Nice to be able to pull them out completely and carry them to where you need them.

I remember seeing someone using milk crates in a camper built. Aluma somebody. Really cool homemade camper on an older toyota. Alumacris?

Found it, this guy http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4811

[Jnich77]

Mine fit into the sliding rack I made for my bed. Works great and no need to strap them since they fit tight. My whole kitchen and a ton of food fit in three of them.

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/jnich77/P1010607.jpg

[007]

I have two of the smaller gray lid action packers. My initial plan was to replace them with something more durable and sealed, but a recent event has changed my mind and they will remain in my "kit" for some time to come.

The event was getting stuck in a crusted mud flat just before a pending rainstorm that would have left me stranded for days. My only option was to jack my vehicle up and place my 2 fuel cans under the rear tires and what ever other objects I had under the front. The problem was that I didn't have a proper base to put underneath the jack, nor a suitable object to place under the front tires....until I remembered the lids on my action packers.http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/007338/Moab/ClintsPictures297.jpg

Ya right, like these plastic lids would hold up I know. Sure enough the lid started to bend and wad up underneath the base of the jack and steadily sink into the mud. Surprisingly enough though, the rear of the truck lifted up high enough for me to fill the holes in and place my sceptor cans under the tires.

Now for the front. The same lid was used albeit turned over so that it would be deformed in the other direction. The 2nd lid I had was placed under the front tire and a flimsy folding table was laid flat under the opposite tire. I then proceeded to hammer my shovel into the mud in front of the vehicle with my HILift as a winch point, then repositioned the lid and jack to the rear bumper where I jacked at an "unsafe" angle to help push the vehicle forward.

Presto, I was back on top of the crust with 8psi in the tires and feeling good. Except for the broken table, and mangled action packer lids. I threw all the shrapnel in back of the truck and headed for solid ground to beat the storm, a little sad about the loss of my table and lids of course.

To my amazement, the lids somehow regained their shape and seated squarely back on the boxes! The one that had been placed under the jack had 4 slight dimples where the jack base had sat, but other than that it was perfect!! Unbelievable I know, but I guess that's why its called Rubbermaid. Can't beat dual purpose kit. Now I have to find a good table:ylsmoke:

[Jnich77]

I never would have thought to use the lids.... although the totes make a great sink...lol