Gear Hub: Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box

My wife and I live in a one-bedroom condo and our sizable outdoor living space makes our home seem larger than it is. A continuous issue with our small space is always storage. The Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box has dramatically increased our storage availability and looks great with the aesthetic of our outdoor area.

Setting up the Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box.

Once the Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box arrived it was easy for the two of us to load in our van and carry down our steep stairs to our back deck. Being the one who would be assembling the box, I was reluctant to open it with the skies showing the potential of bad weather arriving soon. With many past experiences of assembling boxed furniture, (including what had seemed like a million parts and a laundry list of steps) I wasn’t sure how long it would take me to turn the parts into a useable deck box.

Even when I opened the packaging, I still had the sense that I was in for a long afternoon of assembly. Much to my surprise, I only needed a screwdriver. “Phew, maybe it won’t be so bad,” I thought. The Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box is designed to pretty much snap together. It took only a few minutes to have a standing structure. After that, I attached a few hinges and the latch to lock the box, then I was done. Watch the setup! 

There is ample storage in the Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box; and when they say weatherproof, they mean it. Shortly after I finished assembling the box, the rain arrived. The next morning, I was prepared to see some moisture inside, but it was completely dry. My only issue — a small one — is that some water pools on the lid, but the water runs right off when you open the lid. My wife and I do both love that the lid stays open hands-free at every angle.

After a couple weeks of summer use, we can confirm that this deck box provides a great home to any and all outdoor oasis belongings. Think garden tools, pool toys, patio cushions, sports equipment, river gear and more. This fade-proof and weather-resistant piece has a classic rattan look and feel without the maintenance fuss. There is also built-in ventilation to minimize moisture accumulation.

All-in-all, I recommend the Keter Java 230 Gallon Deck Box and Keter products in general. Shop here.