Plano cargo trunk

If you know me you know I’ve been a huge fan of Pelican and Zarges cases for years. In their respective applications, nothing matches either for durability or security. However, Pelican cases are heavy for their volume, and Zarges cases are expensive for their volume.

So when we needed a couple of pretty large trunks to regularly ship business materials such as books, plus personal possessions, back and forth via airline between Tucson and Fairbanks, we looked for an alternative, and Roseann found it. Plano (which I remember from fishing tackle boxes owned as a kid) produces this trunk, which boasts conservative interior dimensions of 31 by 13 by 14 inches. That’s 5,600 cubic inches of space—or 108 quarts if you’re used to 12V fridge sizing. The trunk uses four latches, so the lid comes off entirely for easy loading, and it has molded-in carrying handles and wheels. All for around $60. I can stand on it with no signs of stress. We loaded two up with enough stuff to barely squeak under Alaska Airlines’s 50-pound limit each, and have now made two trips with zero issues. Well recommended.