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The Container Store Watertight Tote
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The Container Store Watertight Tote

by The Container Store

A stackable, watertight storage tote sold by The Container Store, used for off-season clothing and general home storage.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Used for long-term off-season clothing storage, with tight-sealing lids that protect contents even if a basement takes on water.

What owners say

One commenter stores all their off-season clothes in The Container Store's watertight totes, noting they stack and slide easily and that the lids snap on tight enough to protect contents even if their basement takes on water.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    They stack and slide easily, and the lids snap on tight if bad luck strikes and my basement takes on water.

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