Picked up these InstaCrates. They happen to fit like they were made for a 100 series

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I thought these looked handy for keeping around when extra storage was needed. I went out to the truck and loaded up my Costco haul and these fit perfectly behind the 3rd row seats. The crates stack decently and can be used as a lid for the other crate while collapsed. I don't really use the 3rd row, but still a good fit and probably of use to people that use those seats. The crates were $9 each at Costco Chicago suburbs in the isle near the random automotive stuff.

Hauling around 1 bag of charcoal probably won't be the crates only use.

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I thought these looked handy for keeping around when extra storage was needed. I went out to the truck and loaded up my Costco haul and these fit perfectly behind the 3rd row seats. The crates stack decently and can be used as a lid for the other crate while collapsed. I don't really use the 3rd row, but still a good fit and probably of use to people that use those seats. The crates were $9 each at Costco Chicago suburbs in the isle near the random automotive stuff.

Hauling around 1 bag of charcoal probably won't be the crates only use.

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The ones I just bought from Costco have a red top border. I hadn't tried them in the 100.
 
Sorry to bump... but I have been looking for a replacement to the black bins with yellow lids for organizing camping gear. The fact that they taper at the bottom makes it such a waste of space. These instacrates seem to fit the bill. If only they had lids. I'd love to DIY some lids, maybe one with a cutting board or cup holders to use as a camp coffee table.
 
These instacarts are not very sturdy at all. Also they collapse at the slightest provocation, promptly depositing all of their contents in the most inconvenient fashion.
They do okay, as organizer bins that are never moved when full.
 
Be careful with those! Those are not strong enough, learnt that by losing a $150 single malt bottle on my driveway!
 
These instacarts are not very sturdy at all. Also they collapse at the slightest provocation, promptly depositing all of their contents in the most inconvenient fashion.
They do okay, as organizer bins that are never moved when full.
I concur. I had one or two a few years back and had similar problems.
 
Home Depot usually has Plano cases in stock where I am. The tops have a decent clip system, with the small one also hinged. They also have a gasket to seal better than a standard bin. I have switched anything that will be outside (road salt, charcoal) to these and they have been great for 2+ years with no signs of giving up.
 
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They are good for simply collapsing down to size and organization. I would not recommend them for ratcheting down tight as I have other bins for that.
 

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