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You'll find all kinds of extra room in your fridge when you use the Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage set. This USA-made set stacks modularly when you're storing food in it and nests together conveniently in your cabinets when not in use. There are two watertight hinged snaps on either side that seal the lid up. You can help cool your food while the lid is on by leaving the hinges unsnapped, exposing the built-in vents. These containers are available in a wide array of sizes for every storage need, conveniently stacking no matter the size. The plastic is transparent, allowing you to easily distinguish what food is in each individual container at a glance.      
The Brilliance containers offer brilliantly translucent plastic, but we are a bit worried about it staying that way &mdash; after being washed just a few times, we saw some noticeable scratches. When we filled the container with food that had strong odors, we noticed a slight smell remained afterward. Still, we think the Brilliance containers are great and an excellent choice for those traveling or commuting with meals due to their sturdiness. Also, when this product reaches the end of its life, the company promises to ensure the product has a beneficial afterlife by being admitted to its recycling program. 

You'll find yourself with extra room in your fridge and cabinets when you use the Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage set. This USA-made set stacks modularly when you're storing food in it and nests together conveniently in your cabinets when not in use. There are two watertight hinged snaps on either side that seal the lid up. You can help cool your food while the lid is on by leaving the hinges unsnapped, exposing the built-in vents. These containers are available in a wide array of sizes for every storage need, conveniently stacking no matter the size. The plastic is transparent, allowing you to easily distinguish what food is in each individual container at a glance.      
The Brilliance containers offer brilliantly translucent plastic, but we are a bit worried about it staying that way &mdash; after washing these a few times, we saw some noticeable scratches. When we filled the container with food that had strong odors, we noticed a slight smell remained afterward. Still, we think the Brilliance containers are great and an excellent choice for those traveling or commuting with meals due to their sturdiness. Also, when this product reaches the end of its life, the company promises to ensure the product has a beneficial afterlife by being admitted to its recycling program. 

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We like that this tote is easy to open, can withstand freezing temperatures and costs less than similar bins. But it won’t protect your stuff from water and bugs.

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These durable bins are best at surviving brutal cold, stack easily, and have comfortable molded handles to easily carry heavy loads.

If your goal is to find the best bin for maximizing your under-the-bed storage space, you've found it. The Rubbermaid Cleverstore is the right height for sliding under a bed or perhaps a tall couch. However, this little box goes beyond the basics to be impressively useful, with its clear lid allowing for easy viewing of the contents and snap-on latches that keep the lid in place. Rather than being super long and skinny, like some others, this bin combines the perfect length and width for most people. On top of that, two of these boxes fit perfectly end to end under a queen-sized bed, allowing us to fit a total of six bins underneath. The perks don't stop there, though: as the name implies, these containers are also shaped to stack one on top of another. 
And more bins are better because the long length of this lid and its two latches on far ends means it can easily bow upward if overstuffed. The latches aren't the best either. Not only are they a bit thin and flimsy compared to some beefier models, but they're an odd crescent shape that allows the corners of each latch to easily catch on the lid, making it a bit more difficult to snap close. But with a little practice, this is simple to overlook, and we think these are the best option for keeping under a bed or in the bottom of a closet.
Number in Tested Set: 4

If finding the best bin to maximize under-the-bed storage space is your goal, you've found it. The Rubbermaid Cleverstore is the right height for sliding under a bed or perhaps a tall couch. This little box goes beyond the basics to be impressively helpful. Its clear lid allows for easy viewing of the contents, and snap-on latches keep the cover in place. Rather than being super long and skinny, like some others, this bin combines the perfect length and width for most people. Two of these boxes fit perfectly end to end under a queen-sized bed, allowing us to fit a combined total of six bins underneath. And the perks don't stop there. As the name suggests, these containers can stack on top of each other. 
More bins are better because this lid's long length and two latches on far ends mean it can easily bow upward if overstuffed. The latches aren't the best either. Not only are they a bit thin and flimsy compared to some beefier models, but they're an odd crescent shape that allows the corners of each latch to easily catch on the lid, making it slightly more challenging to snap closed. With a bit of practice, this is easy to manage. We think this is the best storage bin for keeping items under a bed or closet floor.
Number in Tested Set: 4

America's Test Kitchen

This medium-size container offers a good amount of space for most lunches but isn’t necessarily large enough to accommodate a large portion of leafy greens. Instead, think grain bowls, barbecued chicken, mac and cheese, or a random assortment of leftovers from the refrigerator.

The Rubbermaid Action Packer is built for weathering just about anything you could expect to put a plastic box through &mdash; and it does it well. Made of high-density polyethylene, this storage bin can handle the cold temperatures of your garage or a truck bed on the open road. It features lockable latches and comes in a few very useful sizes. It's an efficient shape for stacking several side-by-side on a shelf in the shed, maximizing internal space while minimizing external frills. It's also one of the only bins we tested without an indent in the lid that might collect rainwater if left out in the elements. 
Of course, that non-indented lid makes this bin a bit harder to stack, but we think the trade-off is well worth it for such a large container. We had some difficulty using the lockable portion of the latches, but after a bit of investigation, we found that a travel lock, a standard-design Master lock, or a locker-style combination lock will all do the trick. The inside lip of this bin is a bit unfinished and sharp, the handles aren't quite as deep as we'd like, and it's quite expensive, but if you need a serious storage bin that can handle just about anything, the Action Packer is the box for you.
Number in Tested Set: 1

The Rubbermaid Action Packer is built for weathering just about anything you could expect to put a plastic box through &mdash; and it does it well. Made of high-density polyethylene, this storage bin can handle the cold temperatures of your garage or a truck bed on the open road. It features lockable latches and comes in a few very useful sizes. It's an efficient shape for stacking several side-by-side on a shelf in the shed, maximizing internal space while minimizing external frills. It's also one of the only bins we tested without an indent in the lid that might collect rainwater if left out in the elements. 
Of course, that non-indented lid makes this bin a bit harder to stack, but we think the trade-off is well worth it for such a large container. We had some difficulty using the lockable portion of the latches. After some investigation, we found that a travel lock, a standard-design Master lock, or a locker-style combination lock will do the trick. The inside lip of this bin is a bit unfinished and sharp, the handles aren't quite as deep as we'd like, and it's expensive, but if you need a serious storage bin that can handle just about anything, the Action Packer is the box for you.
Number in Tested Set: 1

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