Bring Back the Flavor You Love

You can’t barbecue with a Suncast patio storage box 103 gallon container, but it will help you bring back the flavor of delicious grilled or smoked meats on a more regular basis. I know, because that’s exactly what it did for me.

Are you hesitating to barbecue?

When you come home after a long day, and your spouse asks you to light some charcoal and grill dinner, what’s your first reaction? Do you hesitate because of the amount of work involved, or do you jump at the chance to grill, and get right to it?

If you’re hesitating, then I’m guessing you haven’t really thought about how to store charcoal and grilling supplies. Your supplies are probably in your garage or shed, and it’s somewhat of a hassle to lug them out. Over time, this hassle may have even decreased your desire to barbecue, and you’re finding yourself doing it much less often than you used to.

This happened to me about a year or two ago. The drudgery of lugging everything back and forth started taking the joy out of barbecuing. Sadly, I got to a point where I was hardly doing it at all.

The reason you barbecue

If this sounds familiar, then I’m sure you see the need to consolidate all things barbecue into just one location. Having your supplies at your fingertips is going to re-ignite the reason you started barbecuing in the first place; Because you love the flavor.

First-hand experience

I purchased the Suncast patio storage box 63 gallon model, because it was low in price, and it looked as if it would comfortably hold all of my supplies. I was right, but this model line also comes in 83 and 103 gallon sizes, which may better-suit your needs.

Suncast says you should be able to assemble an entire box in just 5 minutes, and they’re not kidding. You don’t even need tools, because all of the pieces are cleverly designed and interlock very well. Just follow their straightforward assembly instructions step-by-step, and you’ll probably be real close to the 5-minute mark.

Love those rollers!

Being able to roll this box to any other location is a huge help. Let’s face it, your patio surface doesn’t stay nice underneath items like this, so you’re going to need to clean under there once in awhile. Wheels will make it a quick, simple task.

How much will it hold?

The 63 gallon model will hold all of the following, plus a little more:

• 6 large 20lb bags of charcoal (120 lbs. total!)
• 3-4 bottles of lighter fluid
• 3-4 bags of wood chips
• 1 Charcoal starter chimney
• 1 set of Coleman grilling tools
• 1 Wood chip smoking box
• Skewers, mits, matches, grill brushes, etc.
• …and it still has room for more small items

Would I buy this model again?

I’m sold on the idea of storing my barbecue supplies right next to my grill in a waterproof deck box so they don’t have to be lugged back and forth from a remote location. This is something you actually have to try in order to fully appreciate.

I’m also sold on the Suncast line because of how dry it keeps my barbecue supplies. Yes, it could be a little more sturdy, but once the lid is closed, it does what it’s designed to do – it stores your stuff and keeps it dry.

I’m not as sold on the 63 gallon model, though, because the convenience it afforded me has also spoiled me, and now I want room for more stuff – like a small folding table, and maybe a chair or two. You’ll probably want more room, too, so be sure to take size into careful consideration before you buy.

My preference, had I known all of this ahead of time, would have been the Suncast Patio Storage Box 103 gallon model for the extra space it provides.

Pros (all models)

• Room for LOTS of charcoal, plus supplies.
• DRY Storage – Mine stays completely dry inside.
• Wheels – Very convenient
• Plastic – Suncast storage boxes will never rot.
• No more lugging – Keeps your supplies at your fingertips.

Cons (all models)

• The sides are less rigid than expected, so the front panel does bow out a little bit when the lid is open. Usually, though, this will only happen if your supplies are packed too tightly, and pushing outward on the walls (speaking from experience).

All Three Models Compared

Suncast Patio Storage Box 63 Gallon

Capacity: 63 gallons
Dimensions 46" long x 18" wide x 24" tall
Construction: Resin (plastic)
My Rating: 8 out of 10
Click here to buy on Amazon

Suncast Patio Storage Box 83 Gallon

Capacity: 83 gal. (31.7% more)
Dimensions 46" long x 21" wide x 24" tall
Construction: Resin (plastic)
My Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Click here to buy on Amazon

Suncast Patio Storage Box 103 Gallon

Capacity: 103 gal. (63.5% more)
Dimensions 56-1/2" long x 21" wide x 24" tall
Construction: Resin (plastic)
My Rating: 9 out of 10
Click here to buy on Amazon

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