A tall cabinet is the usual first piece of garage storage: one footprint against the wall, five or six feet of shelves behind locking doors. The standard size is about 36 in wide, 18 in deep and 72 in tall, which holds roughly 27 cu ft. Budget importers sell that size for under $200 with shelves rated 150 to 180 lb each. Gladiator and Seville Classics cost more and add a longer warranty or stainless doors, and Sandusky and Craftsman sell welded cabinets that arrive built. Anchor any tall cabinet to the wall before loading it.
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- INTERGREAT 72 in Metal Cabinet#1 of 12Full review
A budget 72 in locking cabinet rated 180 lb per shelf, for heavier loads than most cabinets at this price.
Amazon $133.99$133.9921.3 cu ft180 lb/shelfYes - Greenvelly 72 in Metal Cabinet#2 of 12Full review
The cheapest full-height locking steel cabinet in these rankings, for basic garage storage on a tight budget.
Amazon $89.98$89.9821.3 cu ft150 lb/shelfYes - SISESOL Wide & Deep 72x36x18 Cabinet#3 of 12Full review
A full-size 36 in locking cabinet with five 180 lb shelves, the best mix of size and price among the budget cabinets.
Amazon $174.99$174.9927 cu ft180 lb/shelfYes - Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet#4 of 12Full review
A welded, assembled 36 in cabinet rated 180 lb per shelf, for heavy shop storage at a fair price. It locks with a three-point handle.
Amazon $370$37036 cu ft180 lb/shelfYes - VEVOR 4-Door 2-Drawer Metal Cabinet#5 of 12Full review
A shallow four-door cabinet with two drawers, for small parts and hand tools in a tight spot. Deeper cabinets suit bulky gear.
Amazon $215.90$215.9018.4 cu ft180 lb/shelfYes - Seville Classics UltraHD 60 in Cabinet#6 of 12Full review
An extra-wide, deep steel cabinet that stores as much as two standard ones behind one pair of locking doors.
Amazon $685.98$685.9860 cu ft800 lb/cabinetYes - Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD#7 of 12Full review
A 36 in Gladiator tall cabinet with a 10-year warranty, for a garage that wants a name-brand cabinet in the Gladiator look. Heavy loads are better on a cabinet rated higher per shelf.
Amazon $331.09$331.0927 cu ft75 lb/shelf- - Seville Classics UltraHD UHD16247 Cabinet#8 of 12Full review
A 30 in steel cabinet with stainless doors and a 3-point lock, for a garage where looks matter as much as storage.
Amazon $357.50$357.5022.5 cu ft150 lb/shelfYes - Gladiator Jumbo GearBox GAJG36FD#9 of 12Full review
A deep 36 in Gladiator cabinet for bulky, light gear such as coolers, sports kit and bins. It is not the one for heavy cans or tools.
Amazon $423.99$423.9936 cu ft50 lb/shelf- - Gladiator Premier Tall GearLocker GATL302D#10 of 12Full review
A pre-assembled Gladiator locker with a lifetime warranty, for buyers who want it built and covered for good. The bolt-together cabinets hold the same load for far less.
Amazon $773.99$773.9920.4 cu ft75 lb/shelf- - Gladiator Extra Large GearBox GAJG48KD#11 of 12Full review
The widest Gladiator tall cabinet, for a garage with a long empty wall and lighter loads. The 36 in Large GearBox comes with a stated 10-year warranty for less money.
Amazon $439.99$439.9936 cu ft75 lb/shelf- - Craftsman Welded Floor Cabinet CMST33680#12 of 12Full review
A tall welded Craftsman cabinet with its own light and power strip, for charging tool batteries behind closed doors.
Amazon $799$79940 cu ft--
