Rubbermaid’s Hidden Gem

The Rubbermaid ActionPacker has been available for more than 10 years, from retailers ranging from Amazon to Walmart, and is often overlooked for its utility.

The ActionPacker is an inexpensive and very durable storage option, being made of thick black injection-molded ABS plastic, with a hollow grey, heavy-duty lid and large durable red plastic clasps.

The thick-walled tub is a uniform one-piece design, and is ribbed all over to resist crushing and keep its contents safe. The grey lid features the same ribbing and has raised sections to fit into the bottoms of other ActionPackers for secure stacking. The large red clasps are easy to open and close, even with gloves on, and feature cutouts for a padlock to secure its contents.

While the ActionPacker is not waterproof, its design means it is water-resistant to all but pressurized water and submersion. This U.S.-made tote comes in four different sizes: 8-, 24-, 35- and 48-gallon models. The 8-gallon and 24-gallon models are the most popular and are available for $33 and $49, respectively.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive storage solution, look no further than the Rubbermaid’s hidden gem.