Is the plastic thick? My last one broke from a 3 foot drop while it was empty. I need a durable one.
873628
It's not at thick as regular 5 gallons, but I'm pretty sure it would survive a 3 foot fall empty. The sides on the BPA free are the most vulnerable
873629
NO. Its thin and brittle. I bought two. First one I thought might have been my fault (it wasn't) Second time it cracked and flooded my kitchen. It's a good idea with poor execution. I bought a 3 gallon glass bottle. Heavy but won't break unless I'm a real knucklehead!
98294
I don't know exactly how thick it is, but we have two of them and they are pretty heavy duty. This will be our 2nd summer with them and they are doing well. As long as you don't walk up the slide, it's been fine. :)
1474094
It's hard plastic about 3/32" thick. I love mine. Holds a lot of yard trimmings, etc. And the trash guys haven't taken it away. Also good for attaching a lawn bag to the inside if you have lots of garden cleanup. I just clamp the bag onto the sides.
1369400
Hello I would think that it's a little too thick for fragile things . An excellent kitchen tool for nearly everything !!! I suggest using a silicone cooking sheet . Everything slides off of ours . Good luck
1836108
It is made of plastic, so it's light and a little bendable. I'm sure if you bend this hard enough, it will break (but not shatter).
1281995
It's definitely thick enough. Based on my research it was twice the thickness of the cheaper flimsy ones. I think it was 1.5cm. If you search deeper into reviews you will find it. We are very happy with it and got it for the same reason.
1801223
Mine is a medium plastic. Not very thin. Lets say it can not stand up by it self, but you can not rip it off easy. Hope that helps.
1957795
It isn't heavy duty plastic by any means. I would say it is medium thickness. My husband uses it often and still likes it.
1724759
Susie, it is sturdy and doesn't look like it will break easily. And yes, it is forgiving. Also, its the kind of plastic that won't break if you drop it.
1116702
Not thick enough. They give you a childs hole puncher to perforate it so that you can mount it. That should tell exactly how weak it is.
517551
Yes, survived a 3 ft drop onto hardwood floor. Edges are very rounded and thick. Excellent product.
1460829
It's a heavy plastic but still bendable to avoid cracking. Very well worth it!!
965693
I've only used it for a month, but it already seems much more durable than the many I have had in the past. Plus, I've dropped it twice on brick walkway and no leaks so far.
2214314
Durable heavy plastic. I have it mounted on utility pole. It has survived rain, snow, ice and high winds. Great purchase!
2069479
Yes, it is not a thin plastic. I've had one on my table since I bought it- it is on top of a nice cloth tablecloth. I expect it to hold up for a long time!
443592
Its not glass but it is really thick and durable I have dropped it 2 times and its still around
1658026
It is quite sturdy. I have dropped it a few times. My old one even fell into a waterfall and continued to work for a long time afterwards.