Rubbermaid TakeAlongs 1-Gallon Containers vs Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry

Buy the TakeAlongs if you want big, cheap, flexible tubs for leftovers, meal prep, parties and craft storage. Buy the Brilliance Pantry if you are organizing dry goods in the pantry and want airtight, stackable, clear containers that keep flour and cereal fresh. The TakeAlongs are simpler and tougher for messy kitchen duty; the Brilliance set is tidier and seals better for shelf storage. Owners rate the TakeAlongs higher overall, while some Brilliance buyers report lids that are fussy to latch and crack.

• Choose the TakeAlongs if you need large 1-gallon containers for leftovers, batch cooking, freezing or non-food storage and want them microwave-safe and easy to stack.
• Choose the Brilliance Pantry if you are setting up a pantry for flour, cereal, pasta or pet food and want airtight latched lids and clear, uniform stacking.