Collection: REALLY USEFUL BOXES

Choosing the Right Size for Your Department

Really Useful Boxes are one of those things you'll find on virtually every production in the UK. They're simple, practical and durable enough to handle the demands of daily set life.

Below we've broken down the range by size to help you pick the right box for what you're storing.

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Small Boxes: 5L, 9L and 12L

The 5-litre and 9-litre boxes are well suited to individual items or small groupings - batteries, lens caps, cleaning cloths, chalk, or marker pens. The 12-litre box gives you a bit more room and works well for organising rolls of tape, T-markers, or a personal tool kit.

These smaller sizes are easy to carry with one hand and fit neatly on shelving or inside a larger case or bag. They're also useful for keeping items separated within a bigger storage setup.

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Medium Boxes: 18L and 35L

The 18-litre box is a good middle ground - large enough for a collection of accessories but still compact enough to carry comfortably. It's a common choice for camera assistants organising follow-focus components, video tap accessories or eyepiece covers.

The 35-litre box is one of the most versatile sizes in the range. It has enough depth and floor space for heavier items like gaffer tape bundles, cable management supplies, or a full set of hand tools. The 35L XL Lid variant is worth considering if you're regularly loading and unloading bulkier items, as the taller lid makes access easier.

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Large Boxes: 42L, 48L, 64L and 84L

The 42-litre and 48-litre boxes are among the most popular for on-set use. They can handle a significant volume of kit while still being manageable to lift and carry when loaded. Camera, grip and lighting departments all use these sizes for everything from cable coils to cleaning supplies to spare rigging hardware.

The 64-litre and 84-litre boxes are best suited to static storage - prep rooms, workshops, or shelving in a unit truck where they won't need to be moved frequently when full. They're ideal for bulk consumables, seasonal stock or larger items that don't fit in the mid-range sizes.

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Full Size Guide - External and Internal Dimensions

Knowing the external dimensions tells you how much shelf or truck space a box will take up. The internal dimensions tell you whether your kit will actually fit inside. Both matter when you're planning storage for a prep room, racking unit or unit truck, so we've listed both below.

Size	External (L x W x H mm)	Internal (L x W x H mm)
5 Litres	340 x 200 x 125	285 x 160 x 105
9 Litres	395 x 255 x 155	335 x 210 x 140
12 Litres	465 x 270 x 150	415 x 235 x 140
18 Litres	480 x 390 x 200	395 x 335 x 170
35 Litres	480 x 390 x 310	370 x 310 x 280
35L XL Lid	480 x 390 x 355	370 x 310 x 315
42 Litres	520 x 440 x 310	405 x 365 x 280
48 Litres	600 x 400 x 310	530 x 325 x 289
64 Litres	710 x 440 x 310	605 x 370 x 280
84 Litres	710 x 440 x 380	605 x 370 x 355

External dimensions include the lid and handles. Internal dimensions reflect the minimum usable space. All dimensions are approximate as stated by the manufacturer. Dimensions sourced from Really Useful Products Ltd.

The 35L and 35L XL Lid share the same length and width - the XL is simply 45mm taller externally, giving an extra 35mm of internal height. The 64L and 84L also share a footprint (710 x 440mm), with the 84L being 70mm taller. This means if you're using racking, you can mix these sizes on the same shelf width.

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Common Uses on Set

Really Useful Boxes turn up across every department on a production. Here are some of the most common setups:

• Camera department - Lens accessories, AKS components, eyepiece covers, cleaning supplies, lens tissues and tape in 18L or 35L boxes
• Grip department - Clamps, wedges, screwdrivers, cable ties and small rigging hardware in 35L or 42L boxes
• Lighting / electrical - Spare bulbs, gels, connectors, extension leads and cable management supplies
• Art department - Paint supplies, brushes, reference materials, labelling equipment
• Sound department - Wireless packs, batteries, windshields, boom accessories
• Prep rooms and stores - Bulk storage of consumables, seasonal items or overflow stock in 64L and 84L boxes on racking

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Why Buy Really Useful Boxes from Panastore?

Stocked for Production

We hold all ten sizes in our UK warehouse, so boxes are ready to dispatch whether you're mid-prep or need to replace stock between shoots.

Part of a Wider Storage Range

Really Useful Boxes sit alongside our full Store & Organise range, including Peli Cases for impact protection, bags for carrying kit on set, and waterproof covers for weather protection on location. You can build a complete storage setup from one supplier.

Built for Repeat Use

These boxes are designed to be used again and again. The clip-lock lids stay secure, the clear walls don't cloud over time, and the polypropylene construction holds up well to the bumps and scrapes of daily production life.