Coolers for storage

[DBall]

I was searching for something bigger and found these:

http://img1.wantitall.co.za/images/ShowImage.aspx?ImageId=Iris-Set-of-4-Stor-it-All-Airtight-Containers-81-6-qt%7C4147G9M6V7L.jpg

http://www.target.com/Iris-Stor-All-Airtight-Containers/dp/B000KA33Q8

81 qt each... and 4 for, like, $130 shipped total... not to mention airtight?

Sweet.

I'm gonna fill two of them (by emptying out the 2 other, non-matching coolers I have full already), throw some beads in there, and lose them in a nice and cool area.

Running out of space sucks... this should keep that problem at bay for a time. :tu

[Mugen910]

Running out of space sucks...

What a horrible problem to have sir! :D

[replicant_argent]

looks like awesome X4 to me, Dan. A very enviable problem to have. :D

[Christiel49]

Very nice plan!!!

[OLS]

IF they are airtight, that sounds good. And hell most coolers can't even get that part
right. Of course true, perfect airtightness is not the ultimate goal, but most of the
storage stuff that LOOKS like that is a far cry from acceptable. The more I look at em
though, the airtighter they get.

[DBall]

Now I just need to bite the bullet and buy beads...

[chand]

Interesting. I've managed to fill two coolers already so an upgrade may be in the works.

[wayner123]

Not to be a debbie downer, but I would try to see if your local Target has these so you can see if they are truly "airtight". Sometimes manuf. use these terms very loosely. I would also wonder on the thickness of the side walls. The advantage of traditional coolers (the ones used for cold/hot items) is that the sides are filled with foam and thus can regulate temps much better. If the sides are thin and not insulated, they would have greater fluctuation of temps. If you can't find them at Target, give Iris a call.

Here is a link to the tote: http://www.irisusainc.com/p-590-sia-760d.aspx

[wayner123]

Now I just need to bite the bullet and buy beads...

If they are insulated and truly airtight, you will only need 1/4 to 1/2 of the amount beads the heartfelt calculator recommends.

[DBall]

I was thinking of that, but I'm a fan of ease... I just ordered them and figure that if they suck, I'll take em to target and get my money back. A few reviews I've read have people saying they are, indeed, airtight.

As for the temp issue... I bet they do have fairly thin walls, that's why I was saying I was gonna bury them in a closet somewhere... in a cool room :) I have a place in mind where temps shouldn't fluctuate too much.

I plan on keeping my one cooler for my super special boxes, though, and use these here for regular production stuff.

[mariogolbee]

$120 with free bullseye shipping? Not bad. If you have a AAA card I suggest doing it through the AAA site to get another 10% off.

[hotreds]

:tu

[OLS]

I think I eye-balled that product at Bihg Lahts one day and thought HMMmmm...
But after I inspected it, I passed...not because it was a bad product but because
my supply of cigars is actually dwindling at present and I'm freeing up coolers, not
taking on new chirrens.

[Skywalker]

Nice find, Dan!:tu

[massphatness]

I'm gonna fill two of them (by emptying out the 2 other, non-matching coolers I have full already)

Anal retentive much, Dan? ;)

[DBall]

Anal retentive much, Dan? ;)

Hahahaha... you have no idea. You do know that I have all my boxes on a spreadsheet, right? No, seriously. I do.

[SvilleKid]

Not to be a debbie downer, but I would try to see if your local Target has these so you can see if they are truly "airtight". Sometimes manuf. use these terms very loosely. I would also wonder on the thickness of the side walls. The advantage of traditional coolers (the ones used for cold/hot items) is that the sides are filled with foam and thus can regulate temps much better. If the sides are thin and not insulated, they would have greater fluctuation of temps. If you can't find them at Target, give Iris a call.



This would be my concern, as well.

[DBall]

This would be my concern, as well.

Temperature controlled room... heat and electricity is included in my rent... :D

[357]

Temperature controlled room... heat and electricity is included in my rent... :D

My basement doesn't fluctuate much, between 55 and 65 year round. Perfect assuming I have a nice airtight container. Thanks for the link Dan.

[MiamiE]

my supply of cigars is actually dwindling at present and I'm freeing up coolers...

http://www.protias.com/Pictures/Oh%20really/orly%20cat.jpg

[OLS]

Of course it is. In fact I was lamenting the other night, because I always do things a little
more dramatically, lamenting and not whining, about the fact that I really should have taken
photos of the once mighty Mt. Habano. Now it's a foothill and falling.

[DBall]

OK... these things came in and they are AWESOME! Just last night I got one full and put my "higher-end" boxes in the actual cooler... these are, at the moment, for regular overflow. Craziness... I've got the next one on deck waiting to go.

I mean, not like I am gonna order more cigars or anything........ :r

[longknocker]

OK... these things came in and they are AWESOME! Just last night I got one full and put my "higher-end" boxes in the actual cooler... these are, at the moment, for regular overflow. Craziness... I've got the next one on deck waiting to go.

I mean, not like I am gonna order more cigars or anything........ :r

Of Course Not!:D Keep Us Posted On How Well They Work, Brother! GL!:tu

[RHNewfie]

Dan, can you take a pic of the inside?

[DBall]

Dan, can you take a pic of the inside?

Hahaha.. full or empty?

As a guide, the one I filled has 45 boxes in it.

[RHNewfie]

Empty is fine, full is divine :-) interested in seeing the sidewall thickness.

[DBall]

Empty is fine, full is divine :-) interested in seeing the sidewall thickness.

Little less than 1/4", I'd guess... it's VERY sturdy but it is not a cooler. It's a storage container. I just like that it is airtight. Kept in a cool space, temps should be no problem.

[RHNewfie]

Cool, now take a pic of it full so I can drool...

[Mr.Maduro]

Running out of space sucks...

Have you considered offsite storage? Like somewhere in Brooklyn, NY? ;)

[DBall]

Have you considered offsite storage? Like somewhere in Brooklyn, NY? ;)

You let me know what's lacking in Brooklyn and it'll find its way to ya... ;)