Perfect Your Pantry with the Best Dry Storage Containers 

Love that opening ;-)

Haha, that intro caught me off guard. Had to play it back just to see if I missed something.

I love the crew laughing in the background at that intro

Before you buy. Try finding a Restaurant supply near you. I purchase a lot of items from there and are cheaper in almost all cases. But you might have to purchase 2 or 3 at a time to get the better price.

I think the big message was that all those containers passed the basic tests. From there, you apply the details of your personal kitchen to decide a "winner." No surprise the commercial kitchen found the Cambro best. But home cooks / bakers should pick for their own process, since they all passed the test of keeping the material dry and holding up to handling.

Cambro is great stuff but those squat, wide and square containers take lot of real estate for a home kitchen.

The clear cambros are polycarbonate that contains BPA, fyi. The translucent cambros are polyethelyne, and are BPA free. If it matters to you. They are both also more like $5 to $7, online.

I purchased my Cambro containers from Sam's club a couple of years ago. Came with 2 containers and lids for about $20.00. I love them because they are air tight, easy to scoop from, and the plastic is the pliable type so it doesn't chip or crack easily.

There were a lot of other containers on the table that were not mentioned in the video. I would have liked an explanation of why they were inferior to the Cambro.

That opening was very dry

I bought the winner here and they simply took up too much room in my cupboards to be useful. I changed in 2021 to Rubbermaid Brilliance after looking at various competitors and reading reviews that said the OXO containers didn't really hold a seal. (I believe they have redesigned them since.) I'm very happy with the Rubbermaid Brilliance and have a wonderfully organized cupboard and was able to empty out an entire cupboard next to it with the reclaimed space because the various sizes of Rubbermaid Brilliance containers stack so efficiently. I now have four of the winnners here in the garage waiting for a good home. They took up too much space in my cubboards, and in a home situation, they would probably only be useful if you have a dedicated pantry room with long shelves, not standard cupboard widths.

This video was right on time, I’ve been looking for a good quality container. When you’re a baker life myself you want quality.I will definitely invest in these. Thank you!!

I started switching my kitchen over to Cambria about 2 years ago, as the other containers we had wore out or busted during a move, and I'm not regretting that decision at all. In fact, I'm looking for a reason to kill off the last three big glass bowls and finishing the conversion off.

Deadpan humor, I love it!

I love this brand of storage container. I bought a 10 qt container that I use for sous vide cooking

Would it be possible sometime to get a full Test Kitchen episode of Adam and the team putting items through their paces, to see the whole process? A demo of what makes or breaks a recommendation for a particular item would be interesting. Adam does a great job of explaining WHY something worked or didn't, but it would still be cool to see it in action. Plus I really like Adam, he's so cool!

This is so great. From the humor, to the seamless transition of information and facts, and a nice quick verdict. This and what's eating Dan is the reason I subscribed.

I have the one with the leveler. I just took it off and keep in in the top of the container to level my one cup measured. I have several!! Love them!!

I weight all dry ingredients so if I'm using as much as a cup I always pour which makes the narrower containers more useful to me.

Could you please bring in Tupperware for upcoming tests? Would love to know how the brand measures up against other leading companies.

where is the runner up, or best value pick?

I've got a couple of those cambros lying around, I primarily use them for proofing large amounts of dough, brining/marinading large cuts of meat, or sous vid in the big one but they would basically take up my entire pantry! I'll stick to my OXO/Prepworks containers for pantry stuff.

Restaurant grade like that red top Cambro are the ones we still use. Good for beans, rice, sugars, dry rubs.

I'm pretty partial to my own method: antique Mason jars. Look cool, seal tight. I also don't have children...Half-gallon jars can be found at flea markets.

I bought one when I saw a cook use a bunch of them in his restaurant and figured if it is good enough for him - good enough for me. I 've been using the Cambro in my home kitchen for 15 years and agree - they are dead simple, super durable and they just plain work..

I've always used those Cambro containers which I purchased at a restaurant supplies. They're useful for brining turkeys and as a water container for sou vide.

Most people do not dip that way unless they are weighing their ingrediants, very inaccurate. I do like those Cambros though! See clearly what is in there and they are durable, we use them in commercial kitchens all the time. Thanks for the awesome reviews!😀

Helpful & a pleasant way to start a Saturday morning.

SO the big prepper question is, how many containers can you safely stack and hold product inside ? Many of the other containers did not have stack-ability - so unless you have more small height shelves holding only the single containers, you would need a veritable steel construction shelving to hold the containers in compact format.

Love these equipment reviews. Thanks

I bought the Rubbermaid containers a few years ago and the large ones held 5 lbs. of flour and sugar. I do dip and scoop when measuring so the narrow style made it a bit messy when using a one cup measure. Have since given them to my daughter who has an actual pantry in her house. I do remember seeing a set of 3 or 4 square ones in a few places and regret not buying those. Can't find them anymore.

Hilarious opening! Perfect for this video! Thank you for all your honest reviews.

That dry opening was wonderful. Those Cambros are no doubt useful but unless you have a large family or cook a great deal they're somewhat niche due to their big size. Inexpensive glass mason jars are the right sizes for my family's storage needs and our available space, and are more versatile than any other kind of container. But we also don't have little kids in the house to break them. We like them enough to accept the risk of breaking one, which doesn't happen on average more than once a year.

That was hysterical, Bridget!!!

I love the dry humor🤣

This was an old episode. They also didn't test the Rubbermaid Brilliance Dry Goods containers. And really, since the baking I do is always weighed out, there's no point in needing to "dip and sweep." As long as you can comfortably fit a one cup measurement, that's all you need.

Last year I started putting everything into Cambro square containers (found in expensively on Costco) and revolutionized my pantry. Now, if you don't bake like I do than that's a different story. The freezer safe ability is great and it's just the right size for the casual user. For the occasional flour blend or ice cream toppings, chocolate chips. Keeps everything fresh for short term storage.

im obsessed with containers . it doesn't matter what kind 💖

My mom bought a Rubbermaid one. I asked why, because Cambro couldn't be that much more expensive. Her response - "I don't know, Cambro was actually cheaper".

I like the glass pyrex storage containers with the silicone sealant top.

Wait. I love Cambros. I use them for leftovers all the time. But the red lid (or the green on the smaller size) is NOT airtight. You need to get a sealing lid, which appears to be on the container next to the red one. I used to use Cambros for flour and sugar, but sugar would clump and flour would get pantry bugs because they aren’t airtight. Perhaps in a professional kitchen where you go through a lot of flour and sugar the Cambros would work fine for dry goods, but unless you have a sealing lid in a low volume kitchen, they don’t work well. What I bought instead was the Progressive Prokeeper Flour Storage Container. It’s tall enough that a full bag of flour fits under the optional leveling bar, which works far better than the snap container they show in this video.

Rubbermaid is not only cheaper than Cambro, but only 2 different lid sizes. This means only 2 different footprints for all the various sizes. Much easier to stack when they are the same size. Handles on side are great, too

I like the glass jar containers I got from Walmart and they are a heck of a lot cheaper!

Best opening ever

What do you recommend for dry pasta--in particular spaghetti since they are long and won't fit in the Cambro options available? Many thanks.

I like my oxo. It is square seals fine for me. I use alot of flour. (I use by weight faster and more accurate for me). I also have a huge food grade bucket for the flour that doesn't fit.

BEST INTRO EVER!

Hello, Please do a review of the best frother. I have no idea how to determine the best quality frother. I cannot waste my money on a bad one. I fully trust your equipment reviews. Thanks.

I have a couple of those winners for my flour, too.

I would have liked to see some glass containers reviewed. I've been using Cambros for years, but plastic leaching chemicals into foods is a growing concern.

For grains, cereal, whole bean coffee, dried beans, peas, etc., the best containers are Air scape and Prepara. These are the only easy use air tight - air free storage containers.

i have a question/request...standing at the stove/counter for any period of time causes my feet/legs to become achy/sore...have you done any episodes on fatigue mats or shoe insoles to relieve these problems?...any products to address plantar fasciitis, foot and leg cramps, etc, would be appreciated...i love cooking too much to quit, but these quirks are getting debilitating...

We have the container with the red latch she tried to scoop from first and found her exact problem. When full, it's basically useless when it comes to a full cup measure

Is there a runner up? That's a ton of counter space to devote to 1 ingredient. Maybe they stack well?

What is the recycle number on the bottom of the container? Seeing concerns posted about food storage in #7 marked plastics.

I saw some of the Cambro containers at Sam's Club.

is there a wide version but short (height) version ? for cookies, and leftover pie storage ,,,,

I would be interested in knowing if there was in difference in the plastic imparting a taste or smell into whatever is being stored. That is my concern with using plastic, and glass is heavy. 😢

You can do better on the price if you can find a restaurant supply store that sells to the public. Many exist and your city probably has one. If you don't believe me, search for "The Restaurant Store". They are an east coast chain but they will ship most anywhere.

I’m trying to find a good container to brine whole chicken in. I figured this would work, but I don’t know the best size. The square footprint would be easier to store in my cabinets than something round.

Love the intro 🤣

LOVE the intro!

You totally missed the 'smells' test. I have some canisters (different materials and brands) that I've had for years and they eventually get a funky smell in them (or absorb the smell of what's put in them) that won't go away, either in the lids and seals or in the canisters themselves, and then they get tossed/recycled. It would be nice to find some that don't do that, and are still going to be easy to use and seal properly. I'm tired of replacing containers!

Those nooks and crannies drive me crazy. I guess I think like a pro. 😂. Just got a 50$ set of 32 containers from Vtopmart but the silicon ring seems impossible to remove yet highly likely to harbor moisture once washed. Maybe if used just for dry foods and clean the top with just a wet cloth? All I can think of... At least I got 32 for the price of 2 of those pro containers.

"Dad, it's dripping everywhere." Dad: "Go get the dog." Love it. Now I'm going to check them out. Might be just what I'm looking for to store sauce and organize the freezer.

I have asthma. I am very sensitive to spice and herbs that have any heat. Can you tell me what herbs and spices go well with dishes and rubs that are good for taste but easy for allergies? Also why is pepper always a follow up with salt when seasoning?

This has an infomercial vibe to it

I Like Safe And Easy Food Storage.

Late to the party. Curious....the Cambro containers you are recommending have BPA. Cambro's polyethylene version - which looks the same but is a more malleable plastic - is not airtight or leakproof. So are you saying go for the BPA version?

Glass or ceramic options?

As usual, Bridget is adorable and has a quick wit. She's the closest thing to Christopher Kimball without actually being Christopher Kimball!

Required on1/2,1,2,5,10,25kg for dray food pls price list where we got

Another case os residential use os equipment designed for commercial use. If designed for commercial use, it better be good. Someone asked about stackability- the commercial Cambro lids/containers are stable when stacked.

The humor = priceless. The link for Amazon shows $36.99 not $23.00.

The Cambro is impossible to open with my arthritic hands. I use the Oxo with the pop up button.

Is there a second pick at a more affordable price?

I bought this container + lid for under $10 at Webstaurant Store. Are you quoting MSRP or something?

I like glass Anchor Hocking large biscuit jars.

Is this container BPA free? On Amazon, one person wrote that the description on the Amazon site says it is, but the box does not. Can anyone confirm for me? Thanks!

Lid sold separately. Hogwash. I need smaller containers as well for lesser used ingredients.

Save some money and get the translucent polypropylene containers instead of the clear polycarbonate. On Amazon container with additional lid totaled under $8 (Sold and Shipped by Amazon have the best prices). Granted the translucent containers are more likely to stain than the clear ones, but it is a significant savings when considering storing dry goods that won't stain.

that intro lmao

Absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂

Plastics deteriorate at different rates so long-term testing is useful. Opening the lid 50 times is not the same.

why didn't you include rubbermaid brilliance line in your test?

What about glass or stainless steel to store dry pasta. I read that even if it sad BPA FREE, it can leach chemicals

Her timing is better than many of the 'comedians'

I think there should have been more time in storage, and better reviews on more square, or round containers. Thank you ATK for what you did do

Are they all bpa free?

I get whatever I can find at Dollar Tree😂

I love cambro. If they can withstand a commercial dishwasher at 185 degrees, they can survive everything.

ridiculous prices! are they stackable? will the bottom container hold 2 more containers filled with same? will it hold heavy?

I've seen cambros in Starbucks!!

There’s not enough flour, sugar or rice to justify my spending $23 and change plus tax on a plastic container!

luv her

Why would they not include the lid! A lid defines its purpose- STORAGE container. Storage is always covered. An open plastic container is just a square bowl no matter how you look at it. I have lots of bowls.

Dry humor!

Great intro! This is a first...I disagree with your choice. To be fair, I never gave it a chance. What I did do was to measure my storage spaces, determine the volumetrics of my pantry staples, and that there was a variety of sizes available which could be stacked within the same footprint. All the lids are the same and included. The winner...Rubbermaid. The one cup extraction made no difference to me as I weigh everything.

$23 ?!!! For each thing you want to store? You and I live in very different economic worlds.

$24 for a 6 quart plastic container??? Have I lost my mind???