The 10 Best Security File Boxes
This wiki has been updated 32 times since it was first published in September of 2015. Protect valuable, sensitive documents at work or important personal papers at home with something from our comprehensive selection of security file boxes. They'll give you peace of mind no matter what you need to store, be it credit card statements or passports. We have included models specifically designed to guard against theft or snooping, as well as those offering fire and water protection. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Honeywell 1106
2. First Alert 2037F
3. Vaultz Letter Size
Editor's Notes
August 15, 2019:
Even if you have a file cabinet, there are probably times when you need portable, safe file storage, which is where the security file box comes in. We’ve kept robust fireproof/waterproof models as well as simpler items, so there should be one for most purposes. In the former category, we still like models from popular manufacturers Honeywell and First Alert. It’s important to note, however, that these options (and most that are similar) require a brief airing out every couple of weeks to prevent condensation buildup. This is due to the way they must be constructed, rather than a design flaw that was overlooked. If you don't want to worry about this, you might look at simpler models. We still like the Vaultz Mobile Chest, and we added a smaller option from the same maker, the Vaultz Letter Size. There’s also the Docu Ninja Bag, but it doesn't provide quite the same level of protection as standard, rigid models. If you need something that's compact, light, and portable, though, it's one to consider.
Special Honors
Techni Mobili Rolling Cabinet If you need secure file storage within the office or home, and have a little extra space, then the Techni Mobili Rolling Cabinet may just fit the bill. It has a locking mechanism for your peace of mind, as well as wheels that let you easily roll it from room to room. technimobili.com
4. SentrySafe 1170
5. SereneLife Desktop
6. Docu Ninja Bag
7. SereneLife Bin
8. South Main Hardware Steel
9. Vaultz Mobile Chest
10. Storex Portable
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