Does a latched lid seal better than a push button container?

Pick 0027 · ProKeeper grain storage container, 2.5 qt

A latched lid with a silicone gasket holds tighter than a push button lid, and one reviewer who owns several push button containers reports being able to lift those lids off while the seal is engaged. This container seals hard enough that reviewers describe suction when opening it. AddToPick rates the container worth buying, and notes two reviewers received units damaged in the box.

Product	ProKeeper grain storage container, 2.5 qt
Lid	Hinged with a latch and a silicone seal
Included	Scoop marked 1/4 and 1/2 cup, stores inside
Capacity	A 5 lb bag with room for about a pound more
Body	Clear, so the level is visible
Skip if	You need a lid that opens with one light touch
AddToPick	Worth buying

What it is

The container is a clear rectangular canister with a lid hinged along one edge and held down by a latch. A silicone gasket runs around the rim, and the latch is what compresses it.

A scoop comes in the box marked at a quarter cup and a half cup, and the scoop stores inside the container rather than in a drawer. Several reviewers name the scoop as the reason they chose this container over a plain canister.

How it works

One reviewer owns both types and reports the difference directly. That reviewer owns several push button containers and states the lids can often be pulled off while the seal is in the closed position, and bought this container specifically because the latch holds.

The seal is strong enough to be felt. One reviewer describes suction when opening and advises holding the container firmly, which is the same evidence from the opposite direction.

Animals cannot open it. One reviewer reports the latch holding well enough that cats cannot get into stored cat food, which is a practical test a gasket alone does not pass.

What reviewers report

AddToPick read the US five-star reviews in a file of roughly 19,800 characters. Non US reviews in the same file were excluded.

Named limitations from these five-star reviewers:

The seal is repeatedly described as tight, and one reviewer reports suction on opening.
Capacity is reported concretely. One reviewer stores a five pound bag of grain with room for about a pound more, another uses it for three pound flour, and another for a 3.5 pound bag of puppy food.
The scoop is a recurring reason to buy. Reviewers name the quarter and half cup markings as matching the measures they already use.
The container is used well beyond grain. Reviewers store coffee beans, coffee pods, tea bags, cereal, granola, pancake mix, epsom salts, laundry powder, hamster food and cat food in it.
One reviewer reports three years of use with the container still looking new and coffee beans staying fresh.
The clear body lets the level be seen, which reviewers name for knowing when to refill. Named limitations from these five-star reviewers:
Two reviewers received damaged containers. One received two units, one broken at the top and one with a hole in the bottom, and notes both arrived in sealed plastic bags. Another received a cracked unit. Both were replaced immediately.
The seal being strong is also a handling note. One reviewer advises holding the container tightly when opening because of the suction.
One reviewer describes the container as a little pricey while noting it is competitive with similar containers.
One reviewer prefers the scoop that came with their rice cooker and does not use the included one.

Who it is not for

Anyone who wants a one handed open. The latch and the suction mean the container needs to be held while opening.
Anyone who cannot inspect on arrival. Two reviewers received damaged units, so this is worth checking before filling.
Anyone storing more than about six pounds. The 2.5 qt takes a five pound bag with a little room left, and larger bags need a bigger size.
Anyone who already has a scoop system. Part of what this container offers is the marked scoop that stores inside.

Questions people ask

Does a latched lid seal better than a push button lid?

One reviewer who owns several push button containers reports being able to lift those lids while the seal is engaged, and chose this latched container for that reason. This is one reviewer's comparison rather than a test.

How much does the 2.5 qt hold?

One reviewer stores a five pound bag of grain with room for about a pound more. Other reviewers report three pound flour and a 3.5 pound bag of dog food fitting.

Is the seal too tight to open easily?

One reviewer describes suction on opening and advises holding the container firmly. The same tightness is what keeps cats out of stored pet food according to another reviewer.

What scoop comes with it?

A scoop marked at a quarter cup and a half cup, which stores inside the container. Reviewers name the markings as matching the measures they already use for pet food and baking.

Do the containers arrive undamaged?

Two reviewers report damaged units, one with a broken top and a hole in the bottom on a two unit order, and one with a crack. Both were replaced immediately.

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Where to buy

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Pick 0027 · Last updated 2026-08-31 · Reviewed by AddToPick