Best Crate?

[RayWebb1]

Although my CT has not arrived with me in the UK yet I have already bought the crate! I did some research and looked for the best crate. Many favour Big Ant I think and there are plenty of others, but I finally ordered this one from Japan:-

TRUSCO [Amazon.co.jp Limited] Danbo Thin folding Container 50L (with locking lid | eBay

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It folds completely flat when not in use and has a locking lid when up. Very sturdy. 50 litres too! Great colours and graphics. I have gone for this colour to go with my green CT.

What do you think.

Any challengers?!

 

[RayWebb1]

They do other sizes and colours too.

 

[RayWebb1]

Some more pictures

 

[Kritou]

Any duty to pay?

 

[RayWebb1]

Unfortunately yes, but only £20 or so. It came from Japan really quickly though and is a great piece of kit.

 

[RayWebb1]

And it has a face on it!

 

[oldskool]

At almost four times what a Big Ant costs.....hard pass. It really doesn't matter what I think as long as it works for you.

 

[m in sc]

thats damn nice. ive seen those before, not in mc use, they are legit industrial containers.

 

[dmonkey]

That looks very sturdy for a folding crate, good find.

 

[RayWebb1]

I have it at home now (no bike yet!) and it surely is a nice piece of kit. Expensive, as commented above, but an expensive cheap thing if you know what I mean, and after shelling out for the CT itself it hardly registers. Nice to have a lid too.

 

[Cpd419]

Folds down nice. I like that.

 

[RayWebb1]

Yes, very neat. Then you can strap a bag on etc. or it is just out of the way when not needed. Lots of funky colours available. It is also quite weather resistant.

 

[SneakyDingo]

The best crate is the one that makes you happy. I think that one will make you very happy. I went with the Packout plate + custom mounting solution and I regret nothing except the moments when I don't have my big crate with me and I need to make a stop. I have been toying with the idea of 3D printing some feet for one of the folding crates from my local store & making a Packout compatible folding crate for those moments.

 

[Zoomy7]

I like it.

 

[Cardinal Direction]

Danbo approved!

 

[RayWebb1]

Japanese crate on a Japanese bike. Perfect!