Suncast BMS1250 Vertical Storage Shed (22 cu ft)
Best for pool tools & equipment — A 6-foot lockable resin shed that stands your long-handled pool gear upright — poles, nets, the skimmer, hoses, brushes — off the ground and out of the sun, in about a 2.5-foot-square footprint.
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Very good
Very good is 6.5 to 7.4.
See why it scored 7.2
Specs
| Type | Vertical storage shed |
| Capacity | 22 cu ft |
| Material | UV-protected multi-wall resin |
| UV / weather | UV-protected, water-resistant resin; floor included |
| Lockable | Yes (padlock not included) |
| Exterior | 32.25 W × 25.5 D × 72 H in |
| Interior | 27 W × 20.25 D × 69 H in |
| Shelves | Holds up to 4 (not included) |
| Warranty | 10-year limited (register within 90 days; anchor it on a foundation) |
Pros
- Swallows the long stuff a deck box can't — poles, nets, telescoping skimmer, hoses — standing upright in a 6-ft cabinet
- UV-protected multi-wall resin with a floor and lockable double doors — weatherproof and kid-safe
- Holds up to 4 shelves (not included) so you can split tools, gear and accessories
- Small ~2.5 ft square footprint; sold at Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart and Suncast
Cons
- Water-resistant, not water-tight (Suncast says so) — fine for tools, but keep pool chemicals in a proper vented box, not loose in here
- Shelves and padlock sold separately
- At 6 ft tall you may need a step stool to set the roof during assembly
- Lockable is not secure — it's light hard plastic, and owners point out a determined thief could break it open or simply carry the whole thing away. Store gear, not valuables
- Read the dimensions before you buy: the most common complaint among the critical reviews is that it holds less than people pictured (one owner sized it for two bins side by side and could only fit one)
- The optional Suncast shelves hold only 30 lb each and must be seated exactly right the first time
Capacity versus expectation — one owner sized it for two bins side by side and could fit only one — with security a close second.
the dominant complaint in the critical reviews. Measure what you intend to store before ordering · critical reviews read August 2026
“This storage locker is a light, hard-plastic thing. If you can wrap your head around that, it's pretty good. It looks fine; it could be assembled by one skillful person (me) although two are recommended; and the plastic resin feels tough, like it should last for decades of outdoor weather. On the other hand, don't store valuables in it because, even if it's padlocked, a determined thief could wreck it open, or get a buddy and walk off with the whole assembly.”— Jeff in CA, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Suncast BMS1250 Vertical Storage Shed (22 cu ft) for?
Your poles, nets, skimmer, hoses and brushes live in a heap — this stands them upright in a locked, 6-ft resin shed by the pool, off the ground and out of the weather.
What do owners say about the Suncast BMS1250 Vertical Storage Shed (22 cu ft)?
4.4★ across 537 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026 · global base). What owners complain about: Capacity versus expectation — one owner sized it for two bins side by side and could fit only one — with security a close second.
What is the warranty on the Suncast BMS1250 Vertical Storage Shed (22 cu ft)?
10-year limited (register within 90 days; anchor it on a foundation)
Does the Suncast BMS1250 Vertical Storage Shed (22 cu ft) warranty still apply if I buy it on Amazon?
Suncast answers that in its own warranty document, which we read on 2026-10-21: The product's warranty must be activated to become effective. To activate the warranty, the owner (purchaser) must submit a product registration and proof of purchase to Suncast within ninety (90) days of the original purchase date. We quote the maker rather than deciding your case — read the document before you buy if the warranty is why you are buying.
Record
- — Price read 2026-10-02 from the live Amazon offer (Creators API): $254.99, no deal flag; was $191.49. Published at read time per the 2026-09-15 rule, ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
10-year limited (register within 90 days; anchor it on a foundation) · you are buying this on Amazon
The product's warranty must be activated to become effective. To activate the warranty, the owner (purchaser) must submit a product registration and proof of purchase to Suncast within ninety (90) days of the original purchase date.
Suncast’s own warranty document · read
Read it yourself: Suncast warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
What we have seen it sell for
- — $191.49 recorded
- — $130 recorded
Each date is when we recorded that price, not necessarily the day it changed — we publish what we can prove. Prices we later corrected are left out rather than shown as moves.
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: October 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.