RAINPROOF hand carry tool box?

[malibu101]

As the title says- I am looking for a rainproof portable toolbox.
Just a "normal" size box that a guy would carry on to a job.
I like metal but plastic would do.

Where I work I recently got a golf cart to carry my self and my tools around the campus. It has an uncovered bed on the back although there is a roof over the seat area.

Anyway, obviously anything I leave in the bed gets rained on when it rains. Since getting my new chariot I've been stuffing my tools into (2) 5 gallon spackling buckets with the lids. They do keep my tools dry but I really don't like the buckets organization plus they don't look too professional.
I don't mind "stuff" in the bed getting wet, I just don't want my tools taking a bath.

I am just looking for a box that can sit out in a normal rain shower without getting water inside. I am not looking for a hermetically sealed box that is waterproof to 1000 meters.

Any ideas?
I have searched a bit but guess I don't have the right search words.

 

[nehog]

You may not want hermetically sealed boxes, but why not! Go to Coleman's <cite>www.colemans.com/ </cite>or Sportman's Guide <cite>www.[B]sportsmansguide[/B].com/ </cite>and they have great heavy duty water proof boxes that would work really well.

 

[Blacklisted]

What about old ammo cans? Would probably be close to the 5 gal buckets but worth a shot. You might want to try looking at tackle boxes? You might find something that would work for you and be somewhat water froof. Or have a custom cover made from water proof material.

 

[Wangstang]

Search for 25mm ammo can on ebay and see what you get if you don't want metal.

You can pick up pickle buckets from Firehouse subs and I'm sure many other resturants, with a sealing lid, for $5 or less if that would work for you.

Wes

 

[blindbug]

What about something like a military toolbox?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251265071007

Not sure what kind of tools we are dealing with here, but those Military boxes are definitely heavy-duty, and will handle the rain like a champ... though might be a bit heavy. Alternatively, buy a large version of these military boxes, and bolt it to the back of your chariot, placing the smaller toolbox (or toolbag) that you carry around inside of it... kinda like having a trunk on your cart?

 

[5mall5nail5]

Pelican case

 

[vlpronj]

This is a PowerPacker 20 gallon model, available through Home Depot. It may be made by a company called General Horizon, but that's not how Home Depot lists it. This link should take you to their listing for the 20 gal. for $30. There's a 45 gallon model also, but I don't think that would fit on a golfcart well. I've got a couple plastic trays from a BBQ grill inside the box to add a little more utility to it.

I've had one on my trailer and out in the yard for years - it doesn't have any kind of gasket, but the lid has a least a 1 inch lip that comes down over a matching lip on the bottom - no problems w/ rain or snow.

Of course, this isn't something you could pick up and take inside, but you could put toolboxes of your choice inside it, along with other materials or supplies.

 

[cgv69]

Dewalt "Tough System" - They come in many different sizes and can be used stand alone or with a cart.

Not the cheapest nor the most expensive option but a good compromise between price, function, options and availability.

 

[malibu101]

Alternatively, buy a large version of these military boxes, and bolt it to the back of your chariot, placing the smaller toolbox (or toolbag) that you carry around inside of it... kinda like having a trunk on your cart?

Why didn't I think of that.
Just like this below.

Of course, this isn't something you could pick up and take inside, but you could put toolboxes of your choice inside it, along with other materials or supplies.

I don't really need a another toolbox, but just a place to keep my current tool pouch and tool bags out of the rain.
Although I may still want to go with a smaller portable rainproof box like below.

Dewalt "Tough System" - They come in many different sizes and can be used stand alone or with a cart.

Not the cheapest nor the most expensive option but a good compromise between price, function, options and availability.

Interesting. I want to see and touch one in real life.

Thanks for these and any more ideas!

 

[Southernbuild]

I've got two of these boxes which I love, they are very sturdy, and are made to be water resistant. Ive left them in the back of my truck during rainstorms, with out problems. I've found them to be the best box in the price range I've owned. $20ish bucks for this size, and I think they have a bigger one too, but I'd put way to much weight in it, if I had the bigger version. The one with my plumbing tools, is probably pushing 40 pounds already...

http://www.lowes.com/pd_352329-355-...L=?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=

 

[NJHandyGuy]

okay i gotta ask how did you mount that mine ripped off the tought when i torqued the plastic somehow

 

[blackz26]

Stanley fat max at Walmart for $20. Or black and Deckers equivalent, same price but has small Connors in the lid. The Stanley day max is amazing. And will hold about 100lbs inside, with a crush weight of about 300.

 

[vlpronj]

okay i gotta ask how did you mount that

You talkin' to me?
There were two bolt holes molded in, but I drilled two more further back and further apart, because it looked like somebody could push it back and forth, snapping the plastic. I used 1.5 inch wide flat washers on each side, to spread the load out as much as I could.

I actually just mounted it back on recently - there was some interference with the trailer jack I put on. I decided to just deal with it for now; I can put a little "english" on the jack handle and get it past the lip of the lid.

 

[retrobuilder]

Bostich gasketed boxes at Lowe"s or HD? what SoouthernBuild listed. I have one works great for my chainsaw tools.

 

[RVDan]

How about a Rubbermaid tote upside down covering a regular toolbox?

 

[ChevyEFI]

There are dozens of cases in the "Cases & Tool Organizers › Tool Cases" section on
www.stanleysupplyservices.com

At least one Pelican and bunches of others. Not sure which are water proof.

Just another surfing / shopping opportunity.

 

[Guns R Tools]

50 cal ammo cans are waterproof, but may rust over time. They even sell organizers to keep small things organized inside. If you have local supplier you can check the seal before buying the ammo can.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074024OO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

For plastic,
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FP5B8S/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Don't know much about brand, pricing seems good.

search "weatherproof tool box" on Google.

 

[crazytrain]

I have one of these, http://www.walmart.com/ip/14146171?...1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem I used it for tools when I was working as a stone mason all our tools went into the back of an open pick up truck and this kept everything dry and in place. Also came in handy as a stool or seat to eat lunch a few times.