Benefits of the Gamma Vault

Large Screw-On Lid

There are several reasons why this type of lid is a benefit.

First, you need a large enough opening for :

• easily storing the dog food
• getting the dog food out without spilling from hitting the sides
• easy cleaning between bags of dog food (oils and particles that are left in the bin and on the sides of the container can eventually contaminate new dog food that you put it)

Second, creating an airtight, waterproof seal. Screw on lids are less likely allow a seal to not function properly – a problem you can experience with poorly made or flimsy top and side hinged lids.

Lastly, being large makes it easier to open and close. With it being large, there is ample leverage to be able to completely seal and open the container without much effort. This is great for those people who want their children to help in taking care of dogs, as well as people with arthritis and the elderly.

Sturdy Construction Materials

Gamma Vittles Vaults use food grade, high impact plastic to make their storage containers for pet food. This makes them very impact resistant and less likely to crack. This is important because cracks mean the seal isn’t airtight and the quality of your dog food is silently slipping through the cracks.

Decorative Design

Knowing that not everyone has room in their pantry for dog food, Gamma Vittles Vaults decided to make their airtight/waterproof containers for dog food nice looking as well as functional. They come available in a white granite-stone color, some with decorative bas-relief paw prints on the sides which look very handsome on the counter-top or on the floor. And if you do put them on the floor, the screw-on lid prevents pets from getting in it.

Many Sizes

Vittle Vaults come in many sizes to meet everyone’s needs. Containers are available to hold anywhere from 80 lbs of dog food to 4 lbs.

Gamma Vittles Vault 80 ~ 80 lbs dog food	Gamma Vittles Vault 50 ~ 50-55 lbs dog food	Gamma Vittles Vault 30 ~ 30-35 lbs dog food	Gamma Vittles Vault 15 ~ 15 lbs dog food

Gamma Vittles Vault 10 ~ 10-15 lbs dog food	Gamma Vittles Vault 8 ~ 8-10 lbs dog food	Gamma Vittles Vault Junior ~ 4 – 6 lbs dog food - great for travel or kennels

Gamma Vittles Vault Plus 35 ~ 35 lbs of dog food; decorative paw prints on sides	Gamma Vittles Vault Plus 25 ~ 25 lbs of dog food; decorative paw prints on sides

Stackable Vittles Vaults

If space is a concern, you could always look at the stackable Vittles Vaults. These come in 11 gallon (around 40 pounds of dog food) and 16 gallon (around 60 pounds of dog food). These are great if you need to feed different foods for different dogs. Another great way to utilize the stackables is if you alter your dog’s food – many pet nutritionists recommend not feeding the same dog food over and over again. This is a great way to slowly transition to the new food, while still keeping both foods dry, fresh, and nutritious.

Gamma Vittles Vault 60 ~ 60 lbs of dog food; stackable	Gamma Vittles Vault 40 ~ 40 lbs of dog food; stackable

As far as pet products go, Iris makes pet carriers, litter boxes, containment gates, and feeding stations, as well as their well known pet food storage containers.

Their pet food storage containers have a strong locking mechanism for keeping the lid on and the container airtight.

Storage Containers on Wheels

Need to be able to move your dog food storage containers around? Perhaps you need to slide it in and out of tight spaces? Look for these large storage containers with casters for easy maneuverability.

green, navy, white lids; 33, 47, 69 quart containers	green, navy, white combo: 12 quart on top; 30 quart on bottom	almond lids; 28, 55, 67 quart containers

Feeder/Dispenser

Perhaps you don’t want to have to dig in and scoop out dog food. In that case, Iris offers storage containers with food dispenser at the bottom of the storage. These units are easy to fill and are designed to sit on the floor, counter-top, or many customers keep it on a shelf for easy, daily access. The clear storage compartment makes it easy to tell when you are getting low on pet food.

20 Pound Auto-Feeder	10 Pound Auto-Feeder

Elevated Feeders

Another option includes elevated feeders with dog food storage conveniently underneath the food and water bowls. Customers love these airtight dog food storage containers that are also great space-saving units.

2-quart bowls; holds 64 cups of dog food	1-pint bowls; holds 18 cups of dog food	1-quart bowls; holds 46 cups of dog food	2-quart bowls; holds 64 cups of dog food

Basic Dog Food Storage Containers

Then there is the ever popular basic storage containers without casters, which range in capacity from 11 quarts to 23 quarts, and come with different color lids (almond, blue, white, green) and some containers are clear, while some also have a smoky/clear body. People simply love their Iris containers. They are durable, low cost, easy to clean, easy to fill, easy to get pet food from, and the lid easily locks into place to provide an airtight seal.

blue, green, and white lids; 11 and 23 quart containers	almond lid; 8 and 15 quart containers

With so many different types, capacity options, and color combinations to choose from, Iris containers certainly have a product to meet your dog food storage needs. Keep you dog food fresh and insect free with these airtight dog food storage containers.

Decorative Tins and Cans

Other options for decorative dog food containers include cans or pails, in different colors, some with cute pictures and others with sayings on them. For small dogs and small bags of dog food, these can look great on the counter. Larger sizes look very cute on the floor. These can be made of iron, tin, recycled steel, and polypropylene. While the smaller sized options may not be the answer to someone who is buying dog food in bulk, they are very nice to help keep smaller sized purchases fresh and out of reach from your pets.

Designer Dog Food Storage Container	Harry Barker Dog Food Storage / Silver	Harry Barker Dog Food Storage / White

Bon Chien Dog Food Storage	Leopard Dog Food Storage

Enamel and Stainless Steel

Enamel and stainless steel storage containers look sleek and modern and can be kept just about anywhere – on the floor or on the counter. There is even a decorative storage container shaped like a real-sized fire hydrant!

Houston International 6085E Steel Storage Cans 5-Pack, Red	SimpleHuman Pet Food Storage Can Brushed Stainless Steel	Houston International 6515E HPK Steel Storage Cans 2-Pack, Hot Pink

Houston International 5802E B Steel 16-Gallon Storage Container, Blue	Houston International 5802E CA Steel 16-Gallon Storage Container, Cappuccino	Houston International 5801E SA Steel 12-Gallon Storage Container, Sage

Wood Storage Containers

For example, if your home is decorated in rich, wood hues, Maine Bucket Company, Freeport and Cabela’s all offer a dog food container that looks like an oak barrel, and some come in your choice of light brown and dark brown finishes. It is actually half a barrel, so that it can sit flat against a wall and comes in different sizes to accommodate 25, 40, and 55 pounds of pet food. Other wood options include combination feeder and storage units.

Maine Bucket Company Half-Barrel Dog Food Storage Container	Pet Goods Dynasty Double Diner Raised Feeding Station with 3 Quart Bowls

Airtight Dog Food Storage Containers

One of the best airtight dog food storage containers, Gamma Vittles Vault, although very attractive on their own being all white with small, raised paw prints, even have cute covers for some of their products, and come in pink or black. They are tailor fitted to the Gamma Vittles Vault to cover the plain white exterior of the food bins, so you can keep these containers out of the closet.

Gamma Vittles Vault Plus Airtight Pet Food Storage Container 35-lb capacity mocha granite-color	Gamma Vittles Vault Plus Airtight Pet Food Storage Container 15-lb capacity mocha granite-color	Gamma Vittles Vault Plus Airtight Pet Food Storage Container 25-lb capacity mocha granite-color



Don’t let the plain-ness of most dog food storage containers dissuade you from keeping your dog food fresh and dry. If your pantry is full and you have no more room under the counters, and you need to keep your dog food storage out in the open, look for these types of decorative pet food containers and combine functionality with decor.

Another argument for an airtight dog food storage container is to keep little varmints and insects out of the food and out of your house. In the house, ratty bags of dog food are a smorgasbord for ants and flies. If you store your dog food in the garage, airtight dog food storage really is a must, unless you don’t mind wasting that expensive dog food on annoying insects and mice. If you store your food outside, then don’t risk racoons and squirrels getting into regular storage totes, which are really quite easy to open and get inside. And even if they only take a little, chances are they will then expose the rest of the food to the elements, allowing it to get wet and ruined.

And don’t think the airtight storage containers for dog food are all ugly. Manufacturers know what you want and provide you with both decorative dog food storage containers and functional ones. If you can’t store your dog food in a closet or pantry, then a nice looking, decorative container is a must. If it is to be in a closet, then it needs to have easy access and fit nicely, in which case plastic storage bins for dog food work perfectly.

However, not all airtight dog food storage containers are equal. Some can be difficult to use and don’t have the best design to keep food airtight after prolonged use (i.e. after a while the seal doesn’t work well). Others have small openings, which make it difficult not only to get food out without spilling, but also makes a real chore out of cleaning the food bins. Cleaning storage bins is very important as the oils from the previous dog food can stay on the walls of the container, thus contaminating the new dog food.

What To Look For In A Good Airtight Storage Container

Size of Opening: You need ample room to get your hand and scoop in and out easily without hitting the edges and spilling food. Remember, this is also how you clean the storage tote, so keep that in mind when buying.

Type of Opening: There are screw-on lids, hinged doors, and hinged lids. Screw on lids pretty much guarantee airtight concealment. Check the locking mechanisms for hinged doors and hinged lids to be sure it will give an airtight seal all the way around.

Screw on Lid	Hinged Door	Hinged Lid

Material: Most airtight containers for dog food are made of plastic. Check to see how thick it is. Very thin plastic can get flimsy and cause problems when trying to make a seal.

Quality Airtight Dog Food Containers

One of the best brands, Gamma Vittles Vault pet food container uses large, easy screw on lids to ensure an airtight fit. The large lid not only makes it easier to get on and off, but gives you ample room to fit your hand and scoop in, as well as keep clean.

Iris containers for pet food are one brand that uses lids and has a construction such that it ensures an airtight seal, time and time again. The entire top is the opening, which makes getting food in and out, as well as cleaning, extremely easy.

Another top brand, Bergan storage for dog food, has a special designed lid that has a lid within a lid. The large lid comes off for easily putting in dog food and cleaning. While the smaller lid is large enough to scoop out the daily food.