A hundred gallons is a lot. The gas strut makes it feel effortless. Lift the lid with one hand and it stays open. All the way open. No propping it up, no holding it back, no sudden drop. The strut hinge does the work quietly so you can use both hands to reach inside — for the cushion at the bottom, the pool float wedged in the back, whatever needs retrieving. And when you are done, it closes controlled. No slam, no pinched fingers, no drama. Inside, 100 gallons of clean, weatherproof space handles the full season. Oversized cushions, beach bags, garden tools, the gear that accumulates from May through September. The lockable lid keeps it all secured and out of sight. The rattan-like woven texture makes sure the box itself earns its place on the patio — sitting beside your outdoor furniture like it was always part of the plan. All-weather resin holds its shape and color through UV, rain, humidity, and freezing temps without asking for any upkeep in return. Wipe it down when needed. That is the full maintenance routine.