Description
This 66 litre storage box measures 50 x 40 x 33cm, is built on a steel frame with a linen-look fabric shell, and has two clear windows and two zippered flap doors, available in navy or grey from $27.99 with fast Australian shipping. It holds its shape when stacked and folds flat when it is empty.
The steel frame is what separates this from the soft zip-up bags that collapse the moment you take the last jumper out. A framed box stays square, which means it stacks - and stacking is the entire point of storage, because a wardrobe shelf is tall and mostly air. Two of these sit on top of each other without the lower one being crushed, and the clear windows mean you can see which one holds the winter doona without unstacking anything, which is the step everyone skips and then regrets.
Specifications
| Capacity |
66 litres |
| Size |
50 x 40 x 33cm |
| Colours |
Navy or grey |
| Frame |
Steel, with bottom plate |
| Shell |
Linen-look fabric |
| Windows |
2 clear panels |
| Doors |
2 zippered flaps |
| Handles |
Reinforced, double-sewn |
| Stackable / foldable |
Yes, both |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
66L storage box in the colour selected |
Why Choose This Storage Box
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It stacks because it stays square - the steel frame carries the weight instead of the contents doing it
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You can see inside - two clear windows, so nothing gets opened just to check what is in it
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Two ways in - a front flap for a quick look and a top flap for filling it properly
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Folds flat when empty - it does not become a storage problem of its own out of season
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Reinforced handles - double-sewn, which matters when you are pulling 66 litres of bedding off a high shelf
How Much Does a 66 Litre Storage Box Actually Hold?
The maths is honest here - 50 x 40 x 33cm is 66,000 cubic centimetres, which is exactly 66 litres. In practical terms that is a queen doona on its own, or a doona and two pillows if you compress them, or roughly a season's worth of jumpers and coats for one adult. For children's clothing it is a great deal more. It is not a large plastic tub and it is not trying to be; 66 litres is sized to fit a standard wardrobe shelf rather than to be the biggest number on the page.
Why Does a Fabric Storage Box Need a Steel Frame?
Because without one the box is only as rigid as what you put in it. An unframed fabric bag holding soft bedding bows outward at the sides, will not take anything on top of it, and slumps forward the moment you unzip it. A steel frame around the perimeter and a plate in the base means the box holds its shape whether it is full or half empty - so it stacks, it slides in and out of a shelf without folding over, and the contents are not carrying structural load. It is also why this folds flat rather than crumpling: the frame collapses on hinges to a defined shape.
Can Fabric Storage Boxes Go Under a Bed?
Only if your bed has the clearance, and most do not. At 33cm tall this box needs a bed frame with a good deal of space beneath it - a standard bed base sits closer to 20 to 25cm off the floor, and a platform bed less again. Measure before you assume. Where this box does fit well is the top shelf of a wardrobe, the floor of a walk-in robe, a linen cupboard, a garage shelf or the base of a storage bed with a lifting mattress. For genuine under-bed use, look for a purpose-made low-profile bag rather than this shape.
Buyers are typically households swapping bedding between seasons, people organising a wardrobe top shelf, families storing outgrown children's clothing, and anyone moving house who wants something that folds away afterwards rather than another pile of plastic tubs.
See more in our Storage & Organisation range, or browse Essentials for the household items we restock most often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fabric waterproof?
No. It is a fabric shell that resists dust and a light splash. It is not waterproof and should not be stored anywhere it could get wet.
How many can I stack?
The frame is designed to support stacking. Keep stacks low and stable, and put the heaviest box on the bottom.
Will it stop things smelling musty?
It keeps dust off. Anything stored damp will still go musty - make sure bedding and clothing are fully dry before they go in.
Can it be washed?
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not machine wash, because of the steel frame.
Does it come with a lid?
It has two zippered flap doors, one of which is the top. There is no separate loose lid to lose.
Are the navy and grey the same size?
Yes, identical. Only the colour differs.
Will it hold books?
66 litres of books is extremely heavy. It is designed for bedding, clothing and soft goods - use a small plastic crate for books.
Fast Australian Shipping
Orders ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses across the country, with tracking on every order.
Not waterproof - store indoors and away from moisture, and ensure contents are completely dry before storing. Intended for clothing, bedding and soft goods; do not overload with heavy items such as books or tools. Stack low and put heavier boxes at the bottom. Dimensions, capacity and colours are supplier-stated and may vary slightly between screens and batches.
