I'm a container geek, and need to do a write up or vid post at some point on all of this. I also love my Magpul Daka Pouches and use them for everything from electronics, cords, to maps, passport, and legal papers, etc. They do have some great smaller sizes I just got from Walmart that also stack nicely, that are far sturdier in the smaller sizes that I plan on using for a variety of things in the van and trailer. Great for storage, though I'm not sure I'll use the larger sizes for camping as the sidewalls will bulge if overloaded. They have a nice lip on the lid, a place to lock if you like, and stack really, really, well. They've stood up really well to all sorts of abuse like hauling demolition debris, hauling power tools in and out of my van daily, being loaded up with loam and compost, etc. I have a mess of black/red Sterilite Industrial Totes that are way cheap, too, at like only $9ea/60qt & $12ea/108qt that I use for carpentry, garden, and household use. The 1620 you could wash a dog in, seriously, and the 1600 is about half the height. Recently found a gigantic 1620 on craigslist for way cheap that I picked up to go with my 1600 because they stack well. I've had one for 12 years, a 1510 with wheels and extendable carry-on handle, that has been all over the continent with me. Heavier, extremely protective, have pressure valves, just all-around rugged beasts. The Pelicans, well, are Pelicans and live up the the Pelican name. I ordered mine from Zarges direct, in Charlotte NC and they showed up (free shipping) in two days. I know from experience I'd end up fouling that gasket and getting little gashes and chunks torn out of it. I chose Zarges over Alu-Box because the gasket is in the lid, not on the rim of the lower case like Alu-Box. I chose the two sizes that are "Bear Resistant" - two 40678 and one 40810. I kinda like knowing that, and that the slow accumulation of stickers and badges may mean something to them at some point long after I'm gone. The Zarges I have because they're pretty much bear-proof and about the longest-lived gear I own, and I know the extra pesos spent on them mean they're something that will outlive me, and that my daughter and likely her daughter will be able to use. I like that it's hollow and flattens when the clasps are battened down. I used Trim-Lok and time will tell how it holds up. Adding some EPDM 1/2 round rubber to the inner lip on the lid, as shown in other threads here, is really helpful in making them tighter to weather, though they really do pretty damned good on their own without it. The 1619's are only 24" long exterior and a comfortable sitting height, and fit nicely under the different bed arrangements I've had.
I really like the smaller size Plano 1619, and find the 108 qt just too big for most stuff so far. What I use most are four Plano #1619 56qt Sportsman's Trunks for everyday stuff, clothes, and non-food camp gear three newer Zarges K470 aluminum cases for kitchen/food stuffs, and three different Pelican cases for my photog gear. Some stuff lives permanently in certain containers, always ready to go. What I pull out and use depends on what type of wandering I'm going to do and where. I use a variety of containers for storing stuff, and have a veritable boatload of different sizes and strengths.
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