Officemate Carryall Clipboard Storage Box, Letter/Legal Size, Black and Orange (83326)

This case has organized my life. I keep in it all my folders and notes about projects and tasks. It's convenient because I can carry it to different locations and use the closed case as a writing table. Before getting this case I was always looking for this folder or that notebook etc. It seems well made and sturdy.

Love the larger size. This has been perfect for my home health nurse supplies paperwork. Made well.

So, I bought one of these just to keep as a spare clipboard in my car for when I need one at work and/or need to do paperwork out of it (the car). Wanted something I could throw around, but wasn't metal. I liked the design of this one, particularly the placement of the handle. When I got the two that I ordered, there were quickly some things I noticed that I didn't like.1) This thing is HUGE.Now, this is negligence on my part, so I'm not really dinging the product for it. I should've taken measurements before I ordered it. I actually ordered two of these at same time, and the second one I was planning on putting in a laptop sleeve in a backpack, but, that's definitely not happening. I was expecting this thing to be roughly the size of a sheet of 8"x11" paper, maybe a little larger, but this thing is a lot bigger than I expected (again my fault). This case is about the size of a small briefcase. It'll still fit in a bag, just not in a laptop sleeve.2) The plastic is a little thin in some places.Particularly, on the writing surface. There's a little bit of flex. It's not much, but it's noticeable. Particularly, towards the middle; because the case is larger, the writing surface isn't supported (well) towards the middle. The writing surface flexes when pressure is applied to it/when you're writing on it, and it probably won't be a big deal to most, but it would've been nice to see a sturdier/reinforced writing platform. This is really nit-picky, though. I don't think most people will notice it.3) There is no seal.Another nit-picky thing to point out is that there is no seal on this case. Now, I don't think it's advertised as being a sealed or watertight system, but it's definitely worth mentioning. There is a very noticeable gap (when closed) on the opening end of the case, and since there is also no rubber seal on the case, don't expect anything inside to be protected from water. They may be protected from splashes, but, because the gap is on the top/handle end, I think it's possible water could seep in if there were a heavy rain or if this case was dropped in a puddle. Now, there is a significant raised edge/lip that tucks into itself that blocks the gap all the way around the case, but since the gap is still present and there is no rubber seal, there is the possibility that water could seep in. Very unlikely in most cases, but still plausible.4) There is no dedicated pen storage.Continuing with the theme of being nit-picky, there is nowhere to store a pen/pens on or in this case (at least, not without them rattling around). The two mini storage cases that are located inside, near the handle are too small to fit most pens/markers. You can force maybe one in, but it makes most of the rest of the smaller cases unusable. Honestly would've preferred pen/marker storage over having two smaller cases on the inside, but, that's just personal preference. Also would've been nice to have a small c-clip on the outside (close to the paper clip) to hold a pen, but, I could see why they wouldn't put one, as it could probably break off. The paper clip on the outside is also too flat/streamlined to store a pen under (which is a good thing because of how flat it is, but a bad thing because you can't store a pen under it... or anywhere else). Again, personal preference, but worth mentioning as it is a case designed for you to write on and store things you've written on or printed in, would make sense to also have somewhere to store writing utensils. Sure, you could just throw them in the case, but then it'd probably be obnoxious hearing them rattle around in a plastic case, and if you have sensitive documents inside that you want to keep neat, you could wind up messing them up. Again, nit-picky, but worth mentioning. I guess that's why we have pockets, right?Overall, I think it's a good value for the money. I probably wouldn't buy it again, but that's very specific to my needs and I'd still recommend it to others, if you're interested. I'm only dinging it a star because of the flex in the plastic in some areas (and with that, some concerns about long-term durability), the fit and finish/lack of a proper seal, and the lack of pen storage. Still keeping the ones I bought, so take that for what it's worth. Minor complaints aside.This is from a sample size of two, in April of 2023.Your results may vary.

Very good

I'm using this to haul back and forth for calving season right now and will use it for other stuff too.

It’s larger so it easily carries files with papers inside. Very few clipboard storage devices can do that. The writing surface is not solid like metal, it’s plastic and has a little give to it when you write upon papers clipped to it. Although the colors are cool they attract dirt. I have an orange one and just carrying it stains the colored areas, handle. It’s hard to clean, doesn’t just wipe off. The thing is held shut with a plastic clip on the handle and the hinges are plastic. I have no idea how long they will last. I believe both could be improved with a more solid closure and hinges. It is not water resistant so don’t drop it in a puddle. Overall because of the ability to carry files, not just papers I like it. However, it needs improvement in the above mentioned areas.

Even though the measurements were in the listing for this product, I did not realize how big it would be when it got here so I did need to return it because it was way too big

Use it every day for outdoor sales. Love it