Anyone have a lead on rectangular crates? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

goldenglory18 · 04-25-2017, 07:34 AM

All,

Does anyone have any leads on rectangular plastic crates? All of the ones now on ebay or amazon are around $40 or more.

I'd really prefer to get a rectangular one but I'll downsize to square if its significantly cheaper. Either way it needs to be strong enough to have a three rod holder mounted to the side.

Thanks!

makobob · 04-25-2017, 07:38 AM

Try home depot, they usually have them.

goldenglory18 · 04-25-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Try home depot, they usually have them.

Thanks Bob, I just checked their site and it seems like only selected stores carry them, and no option to order it online. Bummer.

I did however find this place: https://www.milkcratesdirect.com/

Apparently you can buy them for $8 and pay $15 for shipping. Looks like the best deal so far.....

sharjak · 04-25-2017, 08:08 AM

The Container Store has the square ones for $10.

Denis_Ruso · 04-25-2017, 08:27 AM

2 for 13$

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buddeez-MC01...IAAOSwSypY80Xl

Dave Legacy · 04-25-2017, 08:36 AM

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...Rectangle.html

$19 doesn't seem all that bad.

goldenglory18 · 04-25-2017, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...Rectangle.html

$19 doesn't seem all that bad.

Awesome, ACK has them back in stock. They were out the last time I checked.

I need a few more small things so I should be able to get free shipping out of the deal too.

Thanks everyone!

StumpFisher · 04-25-2017, 10:42 AM

I've planning on picking up one of these rigid crates at Home Depot only $15 and they are pretty sturdy. If you search milk crate it want come up on the site as they call it a pro box.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-i...6036/206291778

Gunner58 · 04-25-2017, 11:38 AM

I got mine at 7-11. Just ask the clerk and most of the time they don't care and will just give you one.

King Saba · 04-25-2017, 07:44 PM

Or go to any market honestly. I'm sure they'll have some they don't want anymore.

Iceman · 04-26-2017, 07:12 AM

Westmarine sells a nice sturdy square one.

ronbo613 · 04-26-2017, 08:25 AM

If you catch the dairy products truck making deliveries to the local grocery store, ask the driver for an old crate. They get rid of them after using them for a period of time and will usually give you one or two.

Dingokevin · 04-26-2017, 10:54 AM

The arco by me gave me 2 so ask the gas station guy

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bwana · 04-26-2017, 11:15 AM

Blems are free

goldenglory18 · 05-22-2017, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sharjak

The Container Store has the square ones for $10.

Went by The Container Store this weekend and came across this gem. Looks like I've got a project on my hands!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/gre...004082&q=crate

I got the large one and the lid. Plan is to make a "on the cheap" knockoff BlackPak so when I hit La Jolla for the first time I dont donate all my gear to mother earth. LOL

Addition to the Innovations thread to come this weekend....

- KT

Orca Winfrey · 05-22-2017, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Went by The Container Store this weekend and came across this gem. Looks like I've got a project on my hands!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/gre...004082&q=crate

I got the large one and the lid. Plan is to make a "on the cheap" knockoff BlackPak so when I hit La Jolla for the first time I dont donate all my gear to mother earth. LOL

Addition to the Innovations thread to come this weekend....

- KT

Those look really good. The lid is nice. I'll have to check them out. The only problem I can see is if the latch contains metal. If it does, it's going to rust out quickly.

Johnny Hirn · 05-22-2017, 11:36 PM

I got mine from a family owned produce shop. I just went in and asked if they had any extra (which they always do) and got one for free.

goldenglory18 · 05-23-2017, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

Those look really good. The lid is nice. I'll have to check them out. The only problem I can see is if the latch contains metal. If it does, it's going to rust out quickly.

Nope, all plastic!

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Originally Posted by Johnny Hirn

I got mine from a family owned produce shop. I just went in and asked if they had any extra (which they always do) and got one for free.

That's always an idea, I just don't tend to like freebies. If I can afford it, I should pay for it.

04-25-2017, 07:34 AM	#1
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Anyone have a lead on rectangular crates? All, Does anyone have any leads on rectangular plastic crates? All of the ones now on ebay or amazon are around $40 or more. I'd really prefer to get a rectangular one but I'll downsize to square if its significantly cheaper. Either way it needs to be strong enough to have a three rod holder mounted to the side. Thanks!

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King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Or go to any market honestly. I'm sure they'll have some they don't want anymore. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

04-26-2017, 07:12 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Westmarine sells a nice sturdy square one. __________________

04-25-2017, 08:08 AM	#4
sharjak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South OC Posts: 102	The Container Store has the square ones for $10.

04-25-2017, 08:36 AM	#6
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...Rectangle.html $19 doesn't seem all that bad.

04-25-2017, 10:42 AM	#8
StumpFisher Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 52	I've planning on picking up one of these rigid crates at Home Depot only $15 and they are pretty sturdy. If you search milk crate it want come up on the site as they call it a pro box. http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-i...6036/206291778

04-25-2017, 11:38 AM	#9
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	I got mine at 7-11. Just ask the clerk and most of the time they don't care and will just give you one.

04-26-2017, 08:25 AM	#12
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	If you catch the dairy products truck making deliveries to the local grocery store, ask the driver for an old crate. They get rid of them after using them for a period of time and will usually give you one or two. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

04-26-2017, 10:54 AM	#13
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	The arco by me gave me 2 so ask the gas station guy Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

04-26-2017, 11:15 AM	#14
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Blems are free

05-22-2017, 11:36 PM	#17
Johnny Hirn Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 76	I got mine from a family owned produce shop. I just went in and asked if they had any extra (which they always do) and got one for free.