I just joined the Stanley 50 gallon club.

[Sonnylynnvick75]

I just got back from a week of vacation in Fort Myers Beach, I did 2 dives with a charter and 1 solo shore dive. I quickly realized how frustrating it was carrying 5 different items (Main gearbag, Save a dive box, tanks, polespear,and weights). As soon as I got back I went straight to Home Depot and picked up a Stanley 50 gallon tool chest and loaded it last night. I love this thing! I plan to cut my tank strap holes tonight when I get home. Just wanted to share my new purchase.

 

[nimoh]

personally, I would (and did) go with two smaller bins. They are much easier to lift.

 

[Sonnylynnvick75]

personally, I would (and did) go with two smaller bins. They are much easier to lift.

I may eventually go smaller but right now, I'm in love with the 50 gallon, I have a kia Soul and the rear hatch is fairly low to the ground and extremely wide making it very easy to put in and pull out.

 

[Malpaso]

Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.

 

[Sonnylynnvick75]

Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.

I'm not 100% sure, I believe I saw, one place, where it says the box itself which is 30 pounds will carry up to 110 lbs but im not completely sure on that. I know multiple people who have done it and have had no problem whatsoever hauling wetsuits, gear, weights, and two tanks on top of that.

 

[cb5150]

I use the same tool chest, but never thought of strapping tanks to the top. AWESOME!

 

[Sonnylynnvick75]

I use the same tool chest, but never thought of strapping tanks to the top. AWESOME!

I'll tank plenty of pictures tonight and post a little how to tomorrow

---------- Post added July 7th, 2014 at 04:22 PM ----------

Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.

Just did my research, the stanley 50 gallon can hold 110lbs when used within the temperature range of 32 degrees Farenheit to 122 degrees Farenheit.

 

[Sonnylynnvick75]

How to mount dual tanks

Need:
Drill with drill bit of chosen size
Yardstick
Paintpen or sharpie
File
4 Straps (I used some simple camping straps from Walmart

First I started with marking my slots 1" wide at the points where I wanted my straps. I wanted two straps per tank, using both indents so that I could carry two tanks resulting in a total of 8 slots, 4 per side.
Picture 1

I then drilled 4-5 hholes along the line that I drew and then using sideways pressure on the drill, I elongated the holes.
Picture 2

Using a file I cleaned up each hole for a smooth slot for the straps.
Picture 3

I then ran the straps through the slots, put tanks on to cut excess length and then strapped in.
Rest of the pictures

 

[spencerthePA]

I know this is a few years old but I recently purchased a 50 gallon tool chest and am excited to modify it for future dive expeditions. I am an instructor in Southern California and have been hoping to find a better way to haul mine and my wife's gear on to charter boats and the Catalina Express.

I can already say that it fits all of our gear including Drysuits, backplates/ harness and fins. I feel like this combined with using milk crates on the charters is going to be the way to go.

I will add pictures as I go and share my opinion of using this over bags.

My first panned modification is a drain plug so that I can rinse my gear inside and drain afterwards.

 

[spencerthePA]

Drain Plug Installed

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• spencerthePA
• Jan 4, 2018

Drill and bit small bit
Dremel Tool
Replacement Ice Chest Drain Plug (available on Amazon for about $6)

By first using a drill bit and then a dremel tool I was able to cut a small hole on the bottom between the wheels.

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• spencerthePA
• Jan 4, 2018

Once cut the Drain Plug can be screwed into the hole.

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• spencerthePA
• Jan 4, 2018

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• spencerthePA
• Jan 4, 2018