Sterilite Stackable Plastic File Crate with Carry Handles, Letter & Legal Hanging Files, Black

These were dramatically less expensive than the ones a nationwide office supply store. Something like $6 at Walmart and $20 at the office supply store. And I actually prefer these because they are equally strong but have less sharp edges that you can cut yourself with. The two types of crates stack on top of each other as they are uniform sizes.

I can't overstate the usefulness of these crates outdoors. I use them as plant risers away from slugs and rabbits, storage boxes for garden supplies, towers, wooden boards. With brown packing paper, I overwinter pots. With eggcrate plastic lining, I can grow with high aeration, and controlled spread. Carpentry, I use them as platforms, and slides to move large structures from one place to the next on plywood or cardboard sleds. I use them as side supports when sawing plywood boards (as sawhorses). I put them under the chicken coop with chick size doors to protect chicks from bullying by older hens. They are structurally the most sound in this order: upside down is strongest, open box side up, tall side up, long side up (weakest at the lip). This makes them adjustable to purpose. They stack and store best upside down or right side up, but slide around in other configurations due to parallel placement of the stops. They also stack well in threes with right side up/long side up/right side down, ready for the next three. They weather well in sun or snow, staying far more flexible than other crates, probably due to their softer plastic. They cannot be stood upon without a platform surface on top. I started with 10, then needed 20, recycled thru the seasons, using every one of them, then storing them against the cabin in winter. None of them have had structural failure in 5 years of Michigan all season outdoor use, full sun or shade. They're a really great product.

Always love these Sterilite crates! Usually hard to find and many generic versions just aren't the same and cost more. Couldn't resist getting a few for the sale price!!! Love using these as diy closet shelf additions or storage shelves in any room! I'm considering spray painting them, as the dark color looks like a dorm room which is not what you want when married

These have an odd purpose in our household. We have a mini wood stove that holds 5 inch pieces and needed something to easily hold/stack the pieces for transport between outside and inside. They do layer very well. They are light and measure exactly as described. If I had a complaint, which I don't really, it would've been nice if they fit the regular cube shelves but they are slightly too big. For our purposes though they are just about perfect.

These are the only crates I've found that stack on their sides. You can make these into open-front storage bins for easy access to boxes, jars, or cans of food. If you are stacking them more than 2 high, I recommend zip ties to keep them stable. Store heavier items in the lower bins.

I have several of these, which we use for several different things. Had some for years and never had a problem with any cracking or breaking. They stack well, they also are great for carrying things in. Easy to hose off. I usually purchase a couple more each school year when they are often on sale and have multiple colors to choose from.

These are an excellent product. I want to use them for hanging files (sorting paper and the like), but they can be used in my storage bin, sewing projects, whatever you can think of. Also they stack perfectly and they are excellent value for the cost. : )

much bigger than I realized, but I guess I don't have a good grasp of size. it's sturdy, though if you put heavy things in it, it does feel a little tense (I've got one filled with water bottles for emergency kit use). not bad but definitely not what I thought I was getting

For less than $5, it gets the job done…kinda. They aren't the size shown in the product listing, and somewhat flimsy. They claim to be stackable, which they are, but they are more rounded than flat on the edges, so it's not that easy to get them to sit correctly

I returned this item was not what I ordered but only got a refund for what I did order which was hanging file folders over a twenty dollar difference in price. I tried to tell this to the man who delivered it but he wasn't understanding me so I took it and my daughter returned it for me at the Adrian, Mi store.