Honeywell 0.39 CuFt Waterproof and Fireproof Chest (1114)

Sturdy, heavy, and easy to use.

How well will this product protect my valuables in a fire? And, is it really waterproof? I don't know. And I hope I'll never have a fire to find out. It's heavy (over 40 lbs.). But it's not so heavy that most adults won't be able to retrieve it and take it with them. The interior and exterior of the case are made of plastic. And the silver-colored exterior latches are plastic too, and look cheap. But of course, it's not the plastic that's going to protect my valuables in a fire. That's the job of the heavy concrete-like material between the walls of plastic. And since I have no intention of testing this device to see if it works, I have to rely on the industry rating, as well as the reputation of the company that made it. Therefore, my five-star rating is based only on what I can see, and not how well it protected my valuables in a fire. Features: 1. The heavy lid is damped so it won't slam shut on your fingers. 2. It locks with a key, and I'm glad it does. I don't want to rely on a battery-operated keypad to open it. Two keys are included. 3. It has a handle that makes it easier to carry. Interior dimensions (per Honeywell): 3.8 inches High x 14.8 inches Wide x 12 inches Deep. Country of origin: No, it's not made in the USA. It's made in China (it clearly says so on the box).

Solid, well built, keyed and sufficient for our needs. It's heavy but it's from concrete, not thick steel. It claims to be fire resistant, water resistant but you cannot expect miracles. I'd prefer a lighter "safe" to carry out of our house in case of a fire or zombie apocalypse evacuation. The weight of the safe does not give me the illusion of impregnability. We have this to store our passports, wills, deeds, automobile titles and the like. We'll keep our gold bars, magic rings and plutonium reserves in our imaginary subterranean vault. Not bad, should suffice. Oh yes. You will be surprised by the stench when you open this. Drag it into the garage to off-gas for a while. Wiccans may want to try a cleansing spell or get a priest to perform an exorcism. It's bad, but only for a few days. Don't open it in the house for a while.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the general sturdiness and density of the Honeywell Waterproof & Fireproof Chest. The product and its packaging arrived inside an Amazon box, which did a good job supporting the weight. However, when I opened it, the product box itself was coming apart. It seemed more decorative than structural... more about presentation than protection, if that makes sense. While the chest itself feels sturdy, the latches seem more decorative than functional. This was unexpected given the overall build quality. The locking mechanism seems solid enough to do the job, though I had expected metal or at least heavier-duty plastic latches. Bottom line, it’s good enough. And if we ever face a fire or flood, I’ll be very happy we have it.

Excellent chest — heavy and protective. Great security for important papers. Recommended.

This product is awful! The key broke off immediately the first time I tried to lock it.

This is a good-sized strongbox that should hold all your important papers and a few discs and thumbdrives, and still slide under a bed. It has enough security to keep out curious kids or casual thieves, but it isn't really a safe, and I like the fact that it's marketed as a chest. I don't even bother locking mine. Like anything that's rated for serious fire protection, you do have to be careful with internal humidity. The ONLY way to get real fire protection is to have a chest or safe that will seal in humidity, to seal out heat. You will need to open it up once a month or so to equalize the humidity; I also stick in a reusable dessicant to absorb moisture. I could probably do it less often in my dry climate, but it's easy enough to do this as a monthly chore. You can get a cheap lockable box that doesn't require this, but in a serious fire the heat will destroy paper documents even if the box itself is intact.

Purchased to store family paperwork in binder. Sits well on desk. Would be to heavy to carry like regular "briefcase." Have not "fire" tested, thankfully.