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Review on HANAMYA Storage Container Measuring 50 Cup by Claire Soto

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for cat food but not as tight around the valve as I would like

I bought this to hold a 16 lb bag of Hills Science Diet cat food - small pyramid shaped kibble. Based on my quick calculations, I determined that there are 4 cups per pound of this type of food and that I would need a container that could hold 64 cups. That's a pretty odd number for a trash can, so I looked for something close enough. I've tried two other brands of containers, each claiming to hold the appropriate amount in pounds, but none came close to that amount of cat food. So this time I went by the value of the cups and had a lot more success. It's supposed to hold 80 cups, so I figured it would have plenty of extra space. I made a mistake, but it still went well. It barely holds 64 cups of cat food, with room for a 1/2 cup scoop with a handle that I already had. 80 cups is probably based on rice or something that has a lot more than cat food. But since it still managed to stow the entire 16 pound bag and shovel, with room for easy shoveling, I was happy. The lid can be easily removed and replaced to fill the container. The lid is easy to open and close with one hand. I don't think the little flap is as tight as they claim, but there is a rubber seal around it. It's mainly because the latch to close the door doesn't latch as securely, so I think there's probably some air leakage. This isn't too much of a problem for me though, but your mileage may vary. I appreciate that the basket has a small footprint, it fits easily on my shelf. It doesn't feel flimsy or wobbly and is really easy to clean. I think it's a bit overpriced considering similar containers of similar capacity sometimes cost about half as much as this one, but I needed something pretty specific and it fit the bill so I was happy to spend more.

Pros
  • 💎 One handle and two wheels: design for easy moving and storage.
Cons
  • Very expensive