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Come November in Tippah County, the firewood pile is the center of the household. But a woodpile left out in the rain is a woodpile that won’t burn right — and the same goes for the cushions, tools, and gear scattered around the porch and barn. A weatherproof outdoor storage box keeps firewood dry, keeps the porch tidy, and keeps everything ready to grab on a cold morning. Here are five well-reviewed boxes that hold up to Mississippi weather, from big deck boxes to a compact resin shed.
1. Keter Westwood 150 Gallon Resin Large Outdoor Storage Box
The biggest box in this roundup, the Keter Westwood holds a full 150 gallons — enough for a whole set of patio cushions, a stack of firewood, or a season’s worth of garden tools and pool floats. The steel-reinforced resin body doubles as a two-person bench seat rated to 660 pounds, and the lid locks for a little extra peace of mind out in the country.
150-gallon capacity (570 L) — largest box in this roundup, fits full patio cushion sets and firewood
61 in L x 28.5 in W x 25.4 in H, steel-reinforced resin construction, doubles as a 2-person bench seat (660 lb max load)
Weather-resistant, all-weather resin; lockable lid (padlock not included); 2-year limited warranty
2. Rubbermaid Extra Large Resin Outdoor Storage Deck Box, 134 Gallon
Rubbermaid’s extra-large deck box is the best-overall pick in Bob Vila’s August 2026 testing, and it’s easy to see why. The basket-weave wicker texture looks good on a porch, the heavy-duty resin won’t rust, rot, fade, or warp, and the listing names firewood right among the things it’s built to store. It goes together with 67% fewer parts than the previous Rubbermaid XL model, so assembly is quick.
134-gallon capacity; basket-weave wicker-textured heavy-duty resin that will not rust, rot, fade or warp
Approx. 55 in W x 27 in D x 28 in H; 67% fewer parts than the previous Rubbermaid XL model for faster assembly
Bob Vila’s Best Overall deck box (Aug 2026 test); 4.1 stars across about 1,208 Amazon reviewers; listing explicitly names firewood among stored items
The Suncast 103 is the classic porch box — big enough for a serious load of firewood, small enough to tuck against the house. The stay-dry lid is shaped so water runs off instead of pooling, and built-in wheels let you roll it out of the way when you need the space. It’s water-resistant resin that resists fading and rust, and it carries a 5-year limited warranty.
103-gallon capacity (model DB10300); stay-dry lid prevents water pooling; wheels for easy relocation
Water-resistant resin construction, resists fading and rust; padlockable (lock not included)
Amazon listing and independent reviews explicitly call out firewood storage; 5-year limited warranty
4. YITAHOME 100 Gallon Large Resin Deck Box, Dark Grey
If the 150-gallon boxes feel like overkill, the YITAHOME 100 is the sweet spot: room for cushions, garden tools, and gear without eating up the whole deck. It’s waterproof, weathertight resin with a lockable lid, and it doubles as a bench rated to 485 pounds. A solid mid-size pick for a covered porch or deck in Tippah County.
100-gallon capacity; 45.3 in L x 21.7 in W x 23 in H; waterproof, weathertight resin
Lockable lid; doubles as a bench with 485 lb maximum recommended load
Mid-size sweet spot for a deck or covered porch — cushions, garden tools, and gear without the footprint of a 150-gallon box
5. Rubbermaid Small Horizontal Resin Outdoor Storage Shed, 4.5 x 3 Ft
For folks who need more than a box, this compact Rubbermaid shed packs 18 cubic feet of storage into a low, fence-line-friendly footprint — and it comes with a floor. The double-wall UV-resistant resin roof and siding stand up to Mississippi sun and storms, and the wide double doors make it easy to load firewood in and pull it out by the armful. It’s the shed-style pick for the side of the house or the edge of the barn lot.
18 cubic feet of storage in a compact 55 in W x 28 in D x 36 in H footprint with included floor — the shed-style pick for firewood and tools
Double-wall UV-resistant resin construction; durable roof and siding; impact-resistant flooring
Weather-resistant, won’t rust/rot/fade; lockable lid; low profile that stays below common backyard fence lines
Buying Guide: Weatherproof Outdoor Storage Boxes for Tippah County Firewood and Gear
Size it to the job. A cord of firewood is 128 cubic feet — no deck box holds a full cord. Size the box for a few days’ worth of dry wood by the door, plus cushions and tools, and keep the main pile stacked and covered out back.
Look for a stay-dry lid. Mississippi rain finds every seam. Lids that shed water instead of pooling it, plus a tight seal, are what keep the contents dry through a wet winter.
Resin beats wood and metal here. Resin won’t rust, rot, or need repainting, and it holds up to our humidity and summer sun far better than a wooden chest or a thin metal box.
Think about the spot. Put the box where you’ll actually use it — by the back door for firewood, by the porch for cushions — and check that a lockable lid matters to you if it’s sitting out by the road.
The Bottom Line
For most Tippah County homes, the Rubbermaid 134-gallon box is the best all-rounder, and the Suncast 103 is the proven budget-friendly classic. If you’ve got a lot to store, the Keter 150-gallon box — or the little Rubbermaid shed — gives you room to grow. Either way, dry firewood and a tidy porch are worth the one-time buy.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
