bit-tech Shopping: Sentry Fire-Safe Waterproof Security File, 100 Lb., 1.3 Cu. Ft.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Plenty of capacity, durable construction, holds multiple sizes of documents (letter or legal).

Weaknesses: Too heavy, which makes it difficult to carry with you if you must evacuate (from a hurricane, flood, etc.) -- but this makes it less likely to be blown out of your home in high winds or a tornado.

Summary: We live near the Gulf Coast and purchased this in preparation for hurricane season. Although we sheltered at home for the only storm we've encountered thus far, I feel quite comfortable knowing that our valuables and documents would've been secure even if we had left the security file at home. We've decided to use it as a full-time storage unit for critical documents -- which saves us $10-30/month in safe deposit box fees.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 4 Days

Strengths: fire safe, water proof, size

Weaknesses: No rotating number lock

Summary: This model F3300 is newer model and it is water proof fire safe, not just water resistant. I was shopping around but there were very few model that has both features of fire safe and water proof. When accident / fire happens, this unit can protect against fire for 1 hr and against water also. What is point of buying fire safe without water proof, as fire brigade will pour water jet and your safe just protects against fire, but not water! This unit has larger space (1.3 cu ft) compare to other models, workmanship is very nice too. One thing I did not like, it does not have rotating number lock. Actually I could not find any models with rotating number lock with fire safe and water proof features in cheaper price range. It can accommodate hanging A4 or Letter size folders in it.