LoveMonkey[501st] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Quick question for everyone - what do you use to store your armor at home/transport your armor to events? Since I just ordered my AM armor, I figure I might want to protect what will end up being an expensive set of armor. Any suggestions are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kredal[TK] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-037025H-Gallon-Mobile-Chest/dp/B000Q5LZT4 Something like this. Should be able to get it cheaper at a local store. You really need 50 gallons at least, wheels are good, a lock (or lockable) is REALLY good, and if there's an internal shelf or something to put the "soft parts" even better. I'll be heading to Lowes in the next day or so to look for my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Josh is spot on with that suggestion, Kirk. I use a Husky, which ran about 60 bucks on sale at Home Depot, and well worth it. I also added some 1 inch thick foam padding to the inside walls and bottom to keep things from being knocked around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I use the husky from HD also. Very roomy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I use the Husky bin from Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Several threads with a variety of info, Search on the site is wonky, so here are a couple google links: ---------- Edited January 26, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey[501st] Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks everybody, this is exactly what I was look for. I'll be heading down to Home Depot for a Husky bin before my kit comes. Got to protect my investment! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos_Centurion_Tk[TK] Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 just bought my husky 50 gallon way worth it for the 64.00 home depot charges ,,, with lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I'll let you in on a little trick, Carlos... If you extend the handle out, (though not completely), the small storage box that comes inside fits perfectly into it. That way, you can have total access to both at the same time. One other thing... You probably won't have to lock your bin most of the time, especially if you are in a secure changing area with other 501st members. I have only felt the need to do this once, and what I did was to buy a small "emergency key holder", and Velcroed it into my helmet to hold the key. Easy access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kredal[TK] Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Found a use for the belt drop-boxes! (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleerre Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Guessing why the stanley bin is 85 bucks in US and around 130 damn euros here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netslave[501st] Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I bought the stanley bin at Home Depot for $68. I was going to go the Husky route, but when my wife saw the engraved name plates on the 501st forums that fit the stanley bin, that did it for me. Either way, I'm sure both are just fine, and at $68 and $64, it's no big deal which you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobio Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) I just picked up the Husky from Home Depot for $64... Still gathering tools and supplies for my build... Edited March 10, 2018 by bobio Fixed Broken Photobucket Image Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebrew Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Just a heads up the Stanley box has been discontinued and been replaced by a Dewalt version Dewalt is a subsidiary of ( Stanley black and decker) it's around $ 80 heavy and not worth it . The Huskey is the best box imho . With its sealed Handel channels and weather stripping around the lid contents should stay dry if in the back of a truck and weather is poor. Sent from my TK comlink via Holonet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey[501st] Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm planning on buying my Husky container tomorrow. Is it safe to store in my garage in the container or will the heat from the box/garage/summer heat warp my ABS pieces? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey[501st] Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Josh is spot on with that suggestion, Kirk. I use a Husky, which ran about 60 bucks on sale at Home Depot, and well worth it. I also added some 1 inch thick foam padding to the inside walls and bottom to keep things from being knocked around. By the way, where did you find the 1 inch foam padding? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon[501st] Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks everybody, this is exactly what I was look for. I'll be heading down to Home Depot for a Husky bin before my kit comes. Got to protect my investment! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Make sure it fits in your car or truck. I only have a sedan and I could not fit the husky job box in my trunk so I found a rolling rubbermade container that did fit. you can find the foam at any craft store. Jo-Anne's has it, bring a coupon or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netslave[501st] Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 After getting the Stanley, and being able to compare them, I exchanged them for the Husky boxes. The Husky is so much stronger, and the handle moves in and out better. Plus it seals where the Stanley does not. I'm not sure why anyone would have picked the Stanley over the Husky, if able to compare side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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