Waterhaul 52-litre adventure kit box review

I have been a fan of Waterhaul for several years and supported their initial crowdfunding in 2021. I admire their commitment to the environment, which has been at the heart of their social enterprise from the beginning. Run by a team of ocean lovers, marine conservationists, and surfers, Waterhaul brings adventure and purpose with practical products that look good and make a difference. 

Using ghost gear (fishing gear that has been discarded, lost, or abandoned) as the raw material, they turn waste into something useful while highlighting the urgent need to care for the oceans. They make eyewear (sunglasses and optical glasses), litter pickers, and folding utility knives and have collaborated with C Monsta on the wetsuit hanger.

Their newest product is the 52-litre Adventure Kit Box, created from traceable 100% polypropylene from recycled fishing gear. Indeed, each box has a QR code that links you to where the fishing gear was collected, sorted, shredded, and even by whom. The box I tested for review was sorted in Roche, Cornwall, by Jake, Eve, Rachel, Pete, and Philomena on 11.10.2024 – my son’s birthday!

The green box with Waterhaul branding is stackable and nestable due to its interlocking hinged lid. How many of us have lost storage box lids over the years? With this box, this isn’t going to happen. You have easy access whilst being secure. When you first get it, work out the interlocking system for a few moments. For paddlers, given that the box is durable and watertight, it would be useful for leashes, knives, cagoules, wetsuits, boots, gloves, maps, and beanies. It would be great for camping or van life. It fits perfectly in the garage of my van.

If you are looking for a practical box for transporting your kit in the car or van or keeping it neatly stored at home and want to make a difference to the ocean with your purchases, this would be a great choice.

The box costs £28.00 for a single one, two for £53.50 and four for £100.00.

The boxes are delivered in plastic-free and recyclable packing, and the dimensions are:
Height: 30cm
Lid width: 60cm
Lid depth: 37cm
Base width: 54cm
Base depth: 33cm
Empty Weight: 3kg