Useekoo Writers Messenger Wooden Box with Hinged Lid Front Clasp,9.8"x7.5"x2.4", Multifunctional Retro Handmade Portable Artist Tool Storage Case Postman Bag Sketch Art Easel for Painting

It's nice for the price, it's very light weight, and not the most durable. But it's what you'd expect paying that price. Perfect for a child who loves to draw in bed, or out and about.

I love it, it is a little on the slim side but still holds everything I need for plein air drawing watercolor and pencils. The wood does seem thin,but that is what keeps it so light weight,. I personally am thinking about a polyurethane coating to make it a bit more durable. Hinges seem sturdy enough, and I do love the shoulder strap.

I was hesitant to buy because of the reviews saying it was poor quality but I'm glad I took a chance. I mean, it's $20 so don't expect a handmade exotic wood piece but with realistic expectations, you won't be disappointed. I've had absolutely no issues with it. I did add a clear varnish to make it smoother and a bit more durable but you could keep it as-is.

Most likely I would use this for Plein Air outings. It's compact compared to my other set up and want to try this out for painting outdoors. In my video, I show just an idea or two on how things can fit in this box. I tried my travel brushes in the faux leather case, but then it didn't leave room for my small wooden paint palette, unless I leave the watercolor journal home and just go with the loose watercolor paper. So it's versatile. You can make it work with a few adjustments. For example, the box would not close with a collapsible cup that is fairly large, but if you had the two small cups with lids, most likely it would close, OR just take some watercolor water brushes. I showed one in the box along with a micron pen, Japanese brush marker, pencil for sketching, and a fountain pen, needed eraser, and some washi tape. There was still some room for two more pens, pencils or markers. For a writer, this box has amble room for everything you would need for an outing -writing day! It fit a fairly thick journal. It has a wooden piece to hold the box open so you can use the lid for placing your journal for writing. The area inside the box for holding pencils, etc has a nice soft fabric backing to protect your pens etc. It has a 1 -1/4 inch wide strap to carry your writing box around your neck-shoulder. The latch is easy to maneuver open and closed. I was doing this with one hand as I was filming with the other hand. The wood may be on the softer side, only because it is fairly light weight, which is a good thing too, but don't think it would be a problem if you take care of it. I like it and look forward to going out to do some painting with this box.

Very light in weight, needs gentle carrying. Not good for a rough hike into the woods, but perfect for taking to a park.