Customer Reviews

Art Bin Super Satchel Removable Divider Box

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I use the Super Satchel Series in my sewing space. These are well-constructed. They are stackable and the handles make them easy to move. Sometimes, I pop the tabs off when closing them because I'm not paying attention. They pop right back on with no problems.

I have four types of the Super Satchel boxes. They are the ultimate in flexibility. You should easily be able to configure a workable storage solution for your hobby. This one is a notions master. Pins, needles, tapes, zippers, elastic, etc. are neatly housed. The removable dividers allow you to configure it to meet your specific needs.

I highly recommend these; I can't wait to buy more.

As part of a major closet reorganization, I was looking for some more effective organizers. The ones I had at the time were a pain, because they were all different sizes, relatively small, and were stacked on top of each other making retrieval an ordeal.

So I was looking for larger organizers, preferably ones that went "deeper" into my closet, and came across the Super Satchel line. I ordered a selection of different ones to try them out, and am very happy with them.

The 9007AB is a large, well-built organizer, with a well-designed divider system, good latches, a convenient handle, and best of all, an integrated method of eliminating the inconvenience of having multiple organizers stacked on top of each other. There can be up to 18 divided compartments, and the box ships with a full complement of dividers. There are up to 15 configurable compartments, and 3 non-configurable ones.

The see-through plastic is thick and doesn't have a flimsy feel that some other organizers have, and there are structures that reinforce the edges, further strengthening the box. The cover is securely attached with a substantial set of hinges that extend 2/3rds of the hinge side, allowing the cover to easily flip open without worry that they'll wear out over time. However, on the one I got, the cover is slightly convex in the center, so if I were to store tiny parts in it, they might slip out and mix when lifting the box up by its handle. I only have the one as of now, so I don't know if this is a recurring issue or not. However, most people probably wouldn't be storing very small items in an organizer this large, so even if it is a recurring issue, I doubt it would affect many people.

The latches are also well-designed, in that they're separately attached and hinged, rather than being flimsy plastic extruded from the main body that could wear out and snap off over time. They snap shut with no ambiguity about whether or not they're actually closed, and it doesn't seem likely they could pop open by themselves.

The dividers are superior to many others, in that they use a friction-based rail that won't pop out if the case is flexed (which really can't happen anyway due to its rigidity), and are sized so there's tension that enhances the friction effect to keep the divider in place to prevent tiny items from sneaking underneath. Given their size, they are definitely sturdier than one might expect. However, do not lose those dividers, because I have been unable to find replacement packs!

Finally, as part of its design, this organizer has edges that are designed to fit onto rails mounted to the sides of a storage case. Artbin sells a nice one (also available from Amazon) that allows for a variety of configurations of up to 6 organizers (though if you were just using this one, the 9007AB, you could only fit 3 due to its height). This gets rid of the stacking problem quite nicely, and because the rack system allows almost every Super Satchel to be used regardless of size, is superior to other multi-organizer options that aren't nearly as flexible.

Summary:
Pros: Sturdy, well-designed handle, hinges and latches. Great divider design. Rack-ready makes for ease of multiple-unit storage.
Cons: Space between dividers and cover (may only be an issue with my unit, need more to find out if it's recurring).

Given the price, I find this an excellent value for a storage organizer.

My boys are playing the Skylanders video game and have amassed several of the figures. I wanted to get a case that could hold them without mashing them and keeps them in a single slot. I found this case and it works great. As they accumulate more figures, I will be purchasing more of these cases to keep them contained.

I ordered 2 of these to hold my son's Skylanders figures and adventure sets. They work well for us. I will probably order at least 2 more of these.