The Highly Rated Harbor Freight Storage Shelf That Reviewers Say Keeps You Organized

A garage is seldom a place that's only used to park the family's vehicles. All sorts of DIY and gardening tools end up there, plus bicycles, sports equipment, and sundry household items that there isn't space for anywhere else. It can soon get to be a bit of a mess. Although there are lots of clever DIY projects that can maximize the storage space, if you need something particularly strong and durable, it might be easier to choose a store-bought solution.

Harbor Freight's U.S. General 5-Tier Heavy-Duty Garage Shelving could well fit the bill. It can be configured either as a single rack that is 48 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 78 inches tall, or as two side-by-side units that is 39 inches high. Either way, it can support a weight of up to 5000 pounds. While it's possible to build strong garage shelves from wood, they can soon get spoiled if items stored are dirty or oily. That won't happen with the U.S. General shelving, which is made from steel mesh that is coated to protect it from dirt and corrosion. The boltless design also makes it a breeze to assemble.

The U.S. General 5-tier shelving costs $139.99 and is highly rated by those who bought it, with an average of 4.9 stars. It could be a great option to organize your garage. Let's look at what owners say and whether it will meet your needs.

Comments from satisfied buyers focus on how easy Harbor Freight's U.S. General shelving is to put together and how strong it is. One owner said, "You could really put whatever you want on these, including generators, etc." Another commented on the versatility, having arranged the shelving as two units with an OSB board on top to make a really solid workbench. As you might expect from a Harbor Freight product, affordability was also mentioned.

In fact, at the time of writing, there wasn't a single negative comment, so if you need really heavy-duty storage, the U.S. General 5-Tier model should definitely be on your radar. Whether it's the best garage shelving available will very much depend on your needs. A load capability of 5000 pounds is certainly impressive, but for comparison, a 2-door Jeep weighs around 4000 pounds. So for many, it will be overkill. If your storage demands are more modest, it's certainly worth checking garage shelf storage from other brands. There are dozens of alternatives, and although they might have lower weight ratings, they could also offer considerable savings, even when compared with Harbor Freight's competitive prices.