FrontierPlay Aluminum Waterproof Utility Storage Dry Adventure Box Container with a Double Seal

These are great quality boxes at any price. I own and have used boxes by a variety of builders including Down River Equipment, Cambridge Welding, and others. I am familiar with many more. These boxes sit right up there with the best of them and are better than most.These boxes genuinely have two separate seals that water would have to work its way through in order to get your stuff wet. The first seal is on the flat horizontal surface of the box sandwiched between the box and the lip of the box lid. The next seal is on the lip of the box and sandwiched between the box lid itself. No water is getting in here.The quality of the aluminum appears to be top notch and is .08 inches thick. There are slightly thicker boxes made by some companies, but this is a very standard thickness for almost all manufacturers. It is not a cop-out by any means and is plenty thick for most applications for which these boxes are sized.Every single piece of hardware on these boxes is stainless steel, including the handles. The handles even have a rubber grip on them that increases the diameter for carrying comfort, keeps them from getting hot in direct sun, and keeps handles quieter while on the water (great for fishermen). On top of the stainless components, every hole has a rubber gasket and a screw/bolt instead of rivets like most manufacturers. This is good for me because I can actually repair and maintain a gasket and a bolt, but I do not have a riveter handy. I can even make those repairs on the water if need be. I could completely repair this box with stuff from Lowes or Home Depot rather than engaging the services of a machine shop.The boxes hinges are more than adequate for the job (again, stainless). The lid has dual lanyards that keep the lid open at just over 90 degrees… enough that it doesn’t fall on your hands while you’re reaching in, and enough that it probably won’t interfere with whatever you have behind your box. The lanyards are stainless wire coated in plastic, so they will last forever and not get your stuff inside rusty.The latches are oversized and easy to use with one hand. Not huge, just right for the job. The welds on the box are quite nice. At this price I expected worse and thought I might have to sand them down a little or de-bur some sharp aluminum parts, but there was nothing to do…it was all very well done. Details were taken care of.I am super impressed with these boxes and will be buying more soon to finish another project. In case you’re wondering, the large decals are removable with a hairdryer. These boxes appear to be shipped from Idaho and living in the mountain west myself, these arrived the day after I ordered them. Great service and great product!

FrontierPlay Aluminum Waterproof Utility Storage Dry Adventure Box Container with a Double Seal (36"L x 15"W x 18"H)We purchased three dry boxes and an NRS raft frame from Darren at Frontier Play. We have been renting dry boxes for kayak raft support for many years. Since we’ve rented many different kinds of dry boxes, we had a lot compare. We used our new Frontier Play dry boxes recently on weeklong trip on the Snake River. There was plenty of opportunity for the dry boxes to get drenched, and they stayed completely dry. Over the course of the week, they got banged around a lot without incident. The boxes are very sturdy and well made. They are lighter than any other box we’ve used, and I like the rubber grips on the handles also. I think the different construction methods Frontier Play uses (see the first review for a good description) are an upgrade from other brands. As an experiment, we emptied one of the boxes, put some heavy rocks in it for weight, and kept it submerged in the river all night. There was not a drop of water in the box when we opened it the next morning. Since we are primarily kayakers and not rafters, I spent a lot of time on the phone (four or five different calls) with Darren picking his brain about various rafting subjects, and his other products. He was extremely patient and helpful. I would pay more for these dry boxes, so they are a great value.

This is a tough and truly waterproof container, mainly designed for white water rafting. Cable restraints on an earlier version both pulled loose from the crimp connector. Hopefully these will stay put. Also, there are sharp edges on sheet metal from the cutting brake. How much could it cost for a chinaman to relieve these sharp edges? Pennies. This box is quite a bit less money than the usual ones found in the white water stores and works just as well. This size holds a lot of gear and is easy to get in and out of. I had Pelicans for years and still have a few, but they are not always waterproof in spite of the claims, and, this aluminum box can be walked on without fear of breaking the seal. Get the ethafoam pad and cut it to fit the lid. It holds down the heat inside on hot summer days. At this price, one can't go wrong.