Recommend outdoor storage boxes - what do you use?

[Custard Cream]

I'm after a lockable plastic or steel box for rugs and general stuff (not tack) to have in my field....any recommendations??

 

[savvyblue1]

I have those large plastic seating boxes that you can get from DIY shops, can fit a few rugs in there and are around £40 I think. have had mine years and its still going strong.

 

[horserugsnot4u]

I have had a couple of deck storage boxes, made from plastic (keter is the make but others available), they start at around £50 for a bale size one. You can get bigger if you need the space and are called horizontal sheds. As for locking, they usually come with a slot for a padlock but bearing in mind they are only plastic you can't rely too much on the security they offer. I only keep a few low value items so I don't bother locking mine. If you want to make it secure, my advice is to factor in the cost of damage to the box and padlock and weigh up whether it is worth it as a thief who comes prepared will probably break the box and take the contents. I had a metal box, with a £70 padlock but a cheaper hasp, which was sawn through. Never bothered to have it repaired, as decent hasp and padlock would have set me back well over £100, so only keep a few low value thing in now.