simplehuman 25 Liter, 27 lb / 12.2 kg Medium Pet Meals Storage Container for Canine Meals, Cat Meals, and Hen Feed, Brushed Stainless Metal

Excellent Container for Dog Food Storage!
I love this dog food storage container! I really didn’t want to spend the money for it at first, but since none of the cheaper containers were truly air-tight with a full seal, I had no choice. I am glad that I had to buy it, though, as it looks a LOT nicer than any of the cheaper containers! Since I feed my dog in the kitchen by the wide opening into the sunroom and keep this container in the sunroom right behind the wall the dog bowls are against, looks are important. Because the container could be mistaken by visitors for a trash can (especially since our kitchen trash can is hidden in a pull-out cabinet), I purchased a flat, black car magnet that is a silhouette of my dog breed and placed it on top of the can nearer to the handle end (the magnet is about an inch or so smaller on the left and right than the width of the top) – it looks great and I don’t think anyone will mistake the container for a trash can! Magnets attach just fine to the stainless steel, though you could alternatively use a vinyl decal on it.I do find it unbelievable that some people have left bad reviews because they don’t understand how different dog foods vary in size and weight, so went solely on the estimate of weight instead of the actual measurement of the interior of the container, so I feel that I must point out to anyone looking at buying this product that you need to measure your bag(s) of dog food, not go by the estimate, especially if you feed a quality food without fillers in it. I fit one 13-lb. bag of “i and love and you” dry kibble dog food AND one 5-lb. bag of “i and love and you” dehydrated dog food at the same time in this container, with the bags sitting side-by-side. (The 13-lb. bag doesn’t come with a resealable zip-top, unlike the small bags of dry food of another brand that I fed to my previous dog, who also ate canned food, so that is the reason I needed to buy an air-tight container.)Dog food spoils when exposed to air and you must store it in an air-tight container and not store it in a garage, outside, or in direct sunlight/heat to keep it safe for your dog. If you pour the food into the container instead of keeping it in the bag, you need to wash the container out after you finish every bag (and do not mix food from a new bag with that of the old bag), so it is easier to keep it in the bag, plus you will still have the information of expiration date and lot number in case of a recall. I still washed the container out before the first use even though I keep the food in the bags and I used the handheld shower head to do it (or you could use an outdoor hose, but mine was broken). I will also rewash it from time to time.The wheels are very helpful on this container, as I wheel the container out a couple feet each night when I make the next day’s dehydrated food (add water and refrigerate) so I can have the container right next to something on which I can place the two containers I make the food in. The only issue is that the left wheel gets stuck and I can hear it scraping on the floor instead of rolling, but thankfully the wood floor is not scratched from it. This is not enough of an issue for me to remove a star from my rating, though.The handle and the latch lock work perfectly for moving the container and opening/closing it. The food stays fresh inside it because the air-tight seal works well – just make sure that if you keep your food in the bag(s), you don’t allow the tops of the bags to get in the way of the seal, as that may prevent it from being air-tight. (I cut the top of the 13-lb. bag to just below the height of the inner container so I don’t have to worry about this. I still reseal the zip-top on the 5-lb. bag of dehydrated food, so I just make sure it is pushed down far enough to not be in the way.)I don’t use the included scoop because it is important to correctly measure your dog’s food with a measuring cup and I don’t use either a one- or two-cup measurement for my dog (I use 1/8, 2/3, and 3/4 measuring cups as well as a 2-tablespoon measurer). I do think the magnetic storage for it on the inside of the lid is a great idea, but I removed it since I don’t use it.The stainless steel is fingerprint-proof as described, though of course it is not wet dog nose smudge-proof. At first, my dog was very interested in sniffing the container, so I kept having to wipe off nose and wet muzzle hair (from drinking) smudges, but she got used to the container and it holding her food, so thankfully I don’t have to clean smudges anymore. It still needs to be dusted, of course.I highly recommend this container for dog food storage! It is worth the high price.

Worth every penny!
We recently adopted two cats and as first time cat owners, we were not prepared for the amount of food they eat and how quickly it seemed to go stale if left in the bag – even though we rolled and clipped the bag shut. We started buying smaller bags but that is so expensive. Enter this beauty! It is amazing! We simply cut the top of the bag off and slide the entire bag down inside the container. The seal is very tight and the food stays so fresh. It allows us to save money by buying bigger bags of food since it will now stay good the entire time. I would think this will help keep critters away as well. Having the scoop in the lid is so handy. Plus, the container just looks really nice. The container is also very solid. Well built and just a quality item. I would purchase this again in a heartbeat. If you’re on the fence because of the price, just go for it. You will not be disappointed!

Worth it!
We had a plastic dog-food storage container for nearly 15 years. It served it’s purpose, although it wasn’t particularly attractive and the food on the bottom always seemed stale by the time we got down to it. When our dog passed we let it go so when a few years later we were ready to adopt again, we decided to upgrade. This was worth it! Pros:* attractive- if you are going to get a storage container large enough to hold an entire bag of dog food, it is going to take up a lot of space. This at least looks nice doing so.* magnetic scoop holder on lid- no more digging in the food to grab the scoop* keeps food fresh to the bottom* seals completely- the lock system seems elaborate at first, but results in a secured container that won’t be accidentally (or purposely) opened* wheels- when full this is heavy, the wheels make it a bit easier to move around* holds a full bag of food- obviously the size of the bag will determine if this is accurate for you, we checked the bag size we used in advance, it fits perfectlyCons:* pricey- you can find cheaper options out there, you are paying for the “upgrades”* large- again, if you want to fit an entire bag this is unavoidable, but if you are trying to visualize size imagine the dog food bag with an 1-2inches around it on all sides.

Este producto es todo lo que esperaba y mas. Tengo con el aproximadamente dos años y sigue como nuevo.Es mucho mejor que tener un feo costal de croquetas arrumbado o uno de esos horribles contenedores transparentes.Mantiene la comida de mis gatos fresca y a salvo de las hormigas y cualquier otro insecto.Vivo en playa así que la humedad también es un factor a considerar y este producto ha evitado que las croquetas se humedezcan.Dos detalles que encuentro es que no rueda tan fácilmente. Yo casi no lo muevo, pero es algo a considerar por si a alguien le interesa por el hecho de que rueda.Y el otro detalle es que al tenerlo en la cocina hay quienes lo confunden con el bote de basura, pero no es un problema por que nadie jamás lo ha logrado abrir! 😝

I have tried several dog food storage bins in the past, at much cheaper prices but every one has had to be returned. Either the clip breaks or they are not air tight or they just look cheap and nasty. So I decided to pay the money and go for this one. It arrived DPD, extremely well boxed and packaged. Easy to get out of box. Has 10 year guarantee. Very good looking bin with the brushed stainless steel (pity not manufactured in black like other kitchen bins from this company), good pair of wheels to push the bin around on. The handle and closing mechanism is sturdy, easy to operate and definitely produces an air tight seal. The bin has an internal bin, easily removed for washing and the good size scoop is held well in place by its magnetic handle, to a ‘housing’ inside the lid. This is the 25l bin and a 10kg sack of McAdams kibble just fits in. To get the last amount in, close lid and gently lift front of bin, tapping it back down on the floor a few times. The contents will settle and allow room to empty the last bit in from the sack. As previous reviewers suggest, how much kibble the bin will hold depends upon the quality of the kibble. A heavy cereal based kibble will be more bulky than the grain free, nothing added, high protein food produced for the top end of the market. This Size bin is not suitable for a 10kg sack of cereal based kibble. Would advise larger bin if in doubt. A very robust and attractive container. I am very pleased with my purchase.