IRIS USA 6 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack – BPA-Free, Made in USA – See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle – Clear

Decent storage containers
I bought these as a little parrot hospital for a parrot recovering from surgery, who cannot perch or climb until his leg heals. My brother drilled holes in the lid of one, for air, which wasn’t easy because they are made of a more brittle plastic material, and now the lid is ruined, but that’s ok. Annoyed at first at having to buy a set of 2, but that turned out to be great, I can put him in one while cleaning the other. They aren’t 100% clear, but you can see through them, so he doesn’t feel too claustrophobic. (He didn’t tell me this, I am just guessing) The lid fits into two clasps at each end, so it won’t come off by pushing from the inside. After my bird is completely recovered from his surgery, I can use them for storage…though one will have a “ventilated” lid. I like that they are USA made and at least some harmful chemicals were not used, which is important since my bird has to live in them for at least 6 weeks.

Great storage bins
I use these for my holiday decorations. They’re very durable and just the right size for my shelves. They’re very latch is sturdy and I like the fact that they’re translucent.

Great size, nice locking lids (tho clamps don’t stay clipped w/out lid), cracked in shipment
Hard to review the item fully since 3 of the 10 bins arrived cracked and I had to return the entire order. I would have loved to be able to just return/replace the 3 cracked bins, but I understand that this is a set that cannot be split.I should have inspected all of them before starting to put things in them and up onto my shelves. I got through 3 bins before I noticed the next one I reached for was missing the black flip clamp. It had fallen off because that side of the bin was cracked and the handle had nothing to snap into.At this point, I inspected all the bins and found 2 others that were cracked as well. If it had just been the one, I would have kept them all and just used that one as an open storage bin. 3 out of 10 cracked though . . . a 30% loss was a bit too much to accept.Observations:- Nice size for cabinets. Fits perfectly in my 15″ deep upper cabinets.- The flip clamps do a good job holding the lids on, but they do not stay clicked in the clamped position unless the lid is on. Without a lid to clamp on, the latches just flop open. I planned to use a few of these as open bins (without lids) to stand taller items in.There are other brands with flip latches that stay in the clipped position even without a lid on. Because these do not and the latches flop down without a lid on, they stick out and this makes the overall measurement of the bin just a tad longer. For me, that meant it would no longer fit in my 15″ deep cabinet.- Great little indented finger hold at the bottom ends of these bins. Gives a great finger pull recessed area for getting the bins down and out from shelving.- Pretty sturdy but not for really heavy items. I bought the lighter weight bins in this same brand. Those do not have a flip latch – – – those are just bins with a lid that sorta clicks on at both ends. Those bins are definitely for light items only – – – ie, bandaids, sponges, napkins.These flip latch bins are a bit sturdier but I don’t think they are still solid enough to carry heavy weight. Before realizing I had cracked bins in my order, the first bin I started to fill was one I intended to use for extra charging cables. I pretty much filled the bin and it worked great for that.I started to fill the second bin with batteries. That was a stretch. It held them just fine, but you’d definitely need to carry the bin with two hands. There’s no way it would manage the weight half filled with batteries by just grasping it on the end with one hand.As always, Amazon was great about letting me return this damaged order. It would have been better to be able to just replace the 3 cracked ones, but if you order these, I’d highly suggest giving them all a good inspection first before starting in on your organizing project. If you’re lucky enough to receive a perfect shipment, these are nice bins for medium weight storage and organization.

Great on a shelf
I’m using these to organize tools and supplies as a contractor. Paint brushes, sand paper, nuts and bolts, and other items. I like that I can see well through the box at what is inside. The lids don’t open when the box falls over. One took a good fall and didn’t break the plastic. I am storing these on a shelf and I’m not a fan of the little feet.

I don’t know if it’s a bonus feature or something, but the handles do not stay attached. The design looked great in theory, but I’m already dreading needing any items I’ve stored in these containers because I know I’ll be fighting to get the handles back on again.

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