Collection: School Tuck Boxes

Our standard Traditional Tuck Box measures 20 x 13 x 11 inches and is the most popular choice for boarding school pupils. It comfortably holds snacks, stationery, books, a tablet and personal valuables. If your child needs more storage and wants something they can sit on, our Stool Box at 20 x 13 x 14 inches adds extra depth and doubles as a seat. Most boarding schools specify a tuck box rather than a full trunk for dormitory use — check your school's kit list if you are unsure.

A tuck box is a smaller lockable box traditionally used for snacks, stationery and personal items, and is the standard requirement for most boarding school pupils. A steamer trunk is larger and better suited to storing uniforms, sports kit, bedding and bulkier items. Many families buy both — a tuck box for the dormitory and a steamer trunk for the start and end of term to transport everything from home to school.

Aside from the cosmetic difference, flip locks are more popular and are generally a better option for boarding school students or those using their tuck/stool box regularly, as flip locks don’t require a key to open. They can be locked if necessary but require the key to do so, whereas cabin locks automatically lock when closed, so the key can be locked inside the trunk by mistake.

Yes. Replacement keys for all of the trunks on our website are available for purchase and can be ordered online for your trunk. Just visit the Spare Keys page at https://www.mossman-trunks.co.uk/collections/spare-keysand order the keys you require. The keys are not numbered as all keys are identical, so you just have to select whether you require flip lock or cabin lock keys. We don’t offer replacement keys for older trunks though as the keys and locks have been discontinued.