Is the lid durable enough for an adult to sit on top when it is closed, or it or is it a thin plastic lid that would flex under weight?
1308588
It is wood and durable. The only parts that are plastic are the small seat and the connectors. It hasn't budged since we have put in place.
1308589
Yes the lid is durable enough for an adult to sit on top. Our weights are between 55-80 kg. hope it helps.
1308590
It is definitely strong enough for an adult to sit on it closed. I do all the time while bathing the kids.
1308591
I'm not an expert with the materials used to make the lid, but I can tell you in lay terms that the lid is quite dense/solid enough to sustain the weight of an adult sitting on it. It definitely doesn't flex with the weight of an adult sitting on it - unlike most lids that come with toilets.
1308592
I haven't sat on the lid, but durability was a concern of mine for the adult seat itself. As a person of "ample carriage," our previous seat would flex a bit and didn't feel sturdy. This seat actually feels MORE sturdy than the old one. It's solid, molded wood and is more rigid than the old one. I think the placement of the spacers underneath the adult seat (resting on the toilet bowl) are placed in a better position to support weight.
1243536
It's a pretty strong box, has held up for us at least 3 years now, so I'm very pleased with the purchase. It has great storage room inside, but I have really tried not to have people actually sit on the lid. Through the years, some of the kids have sat on it, and it has sunk in just a little bit as a result (but very minor and did not affect the box at all). I would not recommend sitting on it, but if anyone did, one small child at a time and maybe 80-100 lbs at most! Otherwise, it's a GREAT storage box, especially for pool side!
1901095
Hi. Sorry it took so long, my mother uses it. She's 5'7 and weights about 170, and can sit on the lid with no problem. Hope this helps. Stephen
1126704
The lid secures with Velcro and is nice and snug. It does not bounce open when I hit bump. It would depend on what you are carrying. Regular riding no problem. I am glad I purchased it.
2162745
It is pretty solid...an adult should be fine to sit on it. The back side panel of the storage bin is that flimsy type "cardboard-like" material - it's hard but does flex....but the top, base, sides and inside dividers are particle board and about 1/2" thick. I bought one of each - the two bin and the three bin and they are stacked on top of each other. Hope this helps.
1375806
I weigh about 175 and when I sit on it I feel it flex a little but it's sturdy enough. No less sturdy than other lids I've sat on.
18025
This plastic lid is pretty study. I Have stood on it without any problems. Usually wood ones can take more weight, but seem more vulnerable to cleaners (stains, paint is eaten by cleaner, etc)
2235360
It is a lightweight stool, not meant for sitting, but I've gotten away with sitting on it for storytime to my kids each night. So far, months later, it's still good.
873252
Happy help. The lid is a very tight snap-on and the twist movement smooth. If the container falls I think you would be OK unless the "flap" pops open. But even so, not too many should spill out. This is a winner for $7. I would actually paid much more for this product.
2081684
I've never sat on the lid, but the seat is very strong AND comfortable. I'm a big man coming at 6'3" and 500 lbs. Get the BJ seat with the steel hinges. Few bucks more , but will hold up better.
1614139
Yes. However, I would not permit even a fairly small child stand on the lid (as a step stool) or let anyone sit on the closed lid as an additional camp chair. The lid is for covering the bowl when not in use and has no real strength. The real strength is in the rest of the unit, where weight is designed to be. With all pressure directed downward - in the direction of maximum strength for the unit - I've had a couple of people that weighed in excess of 350 lbs us this model. Is it designed for that much weight? No idea. I just know what has worked with the unit I bought.
1428636
The widest part, where lid snaps over bottom in just under 18". It is a softer plastic than most so it is a little flexible.
1337575
The lid has two positions - open or closed. It remains open when moved to that position without falling down. Very easy to use.
1935234
Yes the lid closes tightly and it stays shut. Has no latch. Yes is sturdy enough to sit on.If you are worried about putting it in the back of a pick up truck and the lid blowing up. Just put the side that opens away from wind direction. Its a great cooler. Ice lasts at least 4 days.
234073
Not sure, but it is sturdy enough for my five year old niece to crawl across the top of it without it breaking, and light enough for my 82 year old grandmother to lift the lid with only one hand herself. It's a great cover at a great price!
207593
It seems pretty sturdy. Anything under 200 lbs would barely make an impression my daughter and I sometimes sit on it at the same time (220 or so) and it doesn't seem any worse for wear.
1673475
It is a lightweight lid. I recommend this pan and have owned for over a year with no concerns about wear or performance.