paizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Boxpaizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box2023-09-11T18:31:14Z2023-09-11T18:31:14ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Pricey, but Good for Collectors (4 stars)Jhaemanhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2018-06-04T11:38:27Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>The Map Pack Storage Box is one of those products that will seem ridiculous to a lot of people, but, for collectors like me, they're great! The reason for the product's existence is that many of the earlier Pathfinder Map Packs just came shrink-wrapped—which is fine when front-facing on a store's display racks, but problematic once opened: how do you keep them together and how do you display them so you know what you have at a glance at your shelves? The Map Pack Storage Boxes are solutions for this problem and are similar to the cardboard boxes used in later Map Packs. Basically, each box is •just• big enough to hold the 18 tiles in a standard map pack. There's attractive artwork on the front and room on both the front and "spine" to write the name of the map pack for easy sorting. I've purchased several to help display my collection of older map packs, and I think they work well. I have noted some discussion on the Paizo forums that not every map pack fits nicely into the box; I haven't had any problems, but it's worth flagging just in case. So, from one perspective spending $ 2.99 for a single empty cardboard box barely bigger than a slim paperback novel is silly; but from the collector's perspective, it's a small price to pay!</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>The Map Pack Storage Box is one of those products that will seem ridiculous to a lot of people, but, for collectors like me, they're great! The reason for the product's existence is that many of the earlier Pathfinder Map Packs just came shrink-wrapped—which is fine when front-facing on a store's display racks, but problematic once opened: how do you keep them together and how do you display them so you know what you have at a glance at your shelves? The Map Pack Storage Boxes are solutions for this problem and are similar to the cardboard boxes used in later Map Packs. Basically, each box is •just• big enough to hold the 18 tiles in a standard map pack. There's attractive artwork on the front and room on both the front and "spine" to write the name of the map pack for easy sorting. I've purchased several to help display my collection of older map packs, and I think they work well. I have noted some discussion on the Paizo forums that not every map pack fits nicely into the box; I haven't had any problems, but it's worth flagging just in case. So, from one perspective spending $ 2.99 for a single empty cardboard box barely bigger than a slim paperback novel is silly; but from the collector's perspective, it's a small price to pay!</p>Jhaeman2018-06-04T11:38:27ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Boxes now all match (4 stars)Incendiaeternushttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2016-10-28T17:15:49Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I bought a stack of these for all my old map packs that didn't previously had boxes for it. I keep then in a drawer where I can read them all from the titles on their spine. </p>
<p>Good: Almost all of them fit perfectly, I had about one or two that was tight fit but I also kept the original front and back pieces with them as well. I can write what they are not only on the front but the spines as well and can identify them exactly as they were the newer boxes pre-printed. They were easily to assemble once I opened them and used the map packs inside of them to fold down the top and bottom. Once you got used to how to open the box there was not any</p>
<p>Mediocre: Some didn't want to fit well, and the flaps didn't always want to stay closed. I'm hoping this is a case of the more I have them closed up with pressure sitting in a stack there will not be any issue. I'm not calling the fit a con - because about 75%+ fit well or a little loose but some of the older packs were tight with all the pieces involved.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I bought a stack of these for all my old map packs that didn't previously had boxes for it. I keep then in a drawer where I can read them all from the titles on their spine. </p>
<p>Good: Almost all of them fit perfectly, I had about one or two that was tight fit but I also kept the original front and back pieces with them as well. I can write what they are not only on the front but the spines as well and can identify them exactly as they were the newer boxes pre-printed. They were easily to assemble once I opened them and used the map packs inside of them to fold down the top and bottom. Once you got used to how to open the box there was not any</p>
<p>Mediocre: Some didn't want to fit well, and the flaps didn't always want to stay closed. I'm hoping this is a case of the more I have them closed up with pressure sitting in a stack there will not be any issue. I'm not calling the fit a con - because about 75%+ fit well or a little loose but some of the older packs were tight with all the pieces involved.</p>Incendiaeternus2016-10-28T17:15:49ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Perfect for shelf storage and convention travel (5 stars)catron1601https://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2014-08-19T00:26:54Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I used to use a piece of paper and a rubber band to keep the older map packs in their groups. I saw these at GenCon last year and bought a couple. While they are a little bit difficult to open, I tore a few of the first ones, but I found that if you start on just one of the longer side, it was fine.</p>
<p>I have one for ever map pack I own, which at this point is almost all of them, and the ability to just glance at the side and find the pack I need is well worth the little bit of tape and the $3.</p>
<p>I keep one that is just for the tiles that I need when going to a convention. It's easier to pack, and I can put other items that are that size in there too.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I used to use a piece of paper and a rubber band to keep the older map packs in their groups. I saw these at GenCon last year and bought a couple. While they are a little bit difficult to open, I tore a few of the first ones, but I found that if you start on just one of the longer side, it was fine.</p>
<p>I have one for ever map pack I own, which at this point is almost all of them, and the ability to just glance at the side and find the pack I need is well worth the little bit of tape and the $3.</p>
<p>I keep one that is just for the tiles that I need when going to a convention. It's easier to pack, and I can put other items that are that size in there too.</p>catron16012014-08-19T00:26:54ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Good storage solution. (3 stars)Cat-thulhuhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-11-01T04:42:48Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I was a little sceptical of the need for these at first, I own quite a few now and overall think they are a good storage solution for the tiles. Only issues I can see is the folding and fit. They can be a pain to unfold for use, but time and care get around that issue. Some sets fit a little snuggly - especially if you try to squeeze in the front and back "cover" tiles.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I was a little sceptical of the need for these at first, I own quite a few now and overall think they are a good storage solution for the tiles. Only issues I can see is the folding and fit. They can be a pain to unfold for use, but time and care get around that issue. Some sets fit a little snuggly - especially if you try to squeeze in the front and back "cover" tiles.</p>Cat-thulhu2013-11-01T04:42:48ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: US Postal Flat Rate Box (1 star)Grant Lolleyhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-07-01T02:00:41Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I feel this is an frivolous product. I have been using US postal service, small flat rate box, for years now. They are large enough to hold three map packs with ease; and a fourth on a snug fit.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I feel this is an frivolous product. I have been using US postal service, small flat rate box, for years now. They are large enough to hold three map packs with ease; and a fourth on a snug fit.</p>Grant Lolley2013-07-01T02:00:41ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Mostly good (3 stars)feytharnhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-06-08T12:43:22Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I had initially ordered ten of these, and they all folded up nicely and without clumsy me doing any damage to them. </p>
<p>However, some of the map packs seem to have a thicker cardstock or lamination (no, they are not just thicker from using/transporting) and those strain the box a bit much.</p>
<p>Anyway, I just ordered more, so yeah, mostly good...</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I had initially ordered ten of these, and they all folded up nicely and without clumsy me doing any damage to them. </p>
<p>However, some of the map packs seem to have a thicker cardstock or lamination (no, they are not just thicker from using/transporting) and those strain the box a bit much.</p>
<p>Anyway, I just ordered more, so yeah, mostly good...</p>feytharn2013-06-08T12:43:22ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: A bit fiddly (3 stars)Steve Geddeshttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-05-29T06:45:43Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I confess to being chronically "craft-challenged", however these are a little annoying to expand from their flattened shape. I tore a couple and creased a couple more. By the end of assembling the dozen or so I needed, I was still struggling to do it easily.</p>
<p>They work as advertised, but the fact there aren't a few options for design (I would have at least liked color coded urban, wilderness and dungeon options), coupled with the annoyance factor means I'm giving them a three star rating.</p>
<p>One pleasant surprise was that they fit twenty cards with relative ease, so the covers of the "pre-boxed" sets can have a home too.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>I confess to being chronically "craft-challenged", however these are a little annoying to expand from their flattened shape. I tore a couple and creased a couple more. By the end of assembling the dozen or so I needed, I was still struggling to do it easily.</p>
<p>They work as advertised, but the fact there aren't a few options for design (I would have at least liked color coded urban, wilderness and dungeon options), coupled with the annoyance factor means I'm giving them a three star rating.</p>
<p>One pleasant surprise was that they fit twenty cards with relative ease, so the covers of the "pre-boxed" sets can have a home too.</p>Steve Geddes2013-05-29T06:45:43ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Extremely disappointing (1 star)Xennifinhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-05-17T04:11:01Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>This product is essentially the same cardboard box that the Army Camp tile set comes in, with different art. It holds one, and only one tile set. Considering that the Army Camp set did not charge an additional $3.00 for the packaging (although it did cost an additional dollar) shows how much this product is marked up. I was also frustrated when I was carefully trying to expand the box from its flattened state, and it tore along the seam. I hate to say it, but you would be better off purchasing a box of quart storage bags for the same money.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>This product is essentially the same cardboard box that the Army Camp tile set comes in, with different art. It holds one, and only one tile set. Considering that the Army Camp set did not charge an additional $3.00 for the packaging (although it did cost an additional dollar) shows how much this product is marked up. I was also frustrated when I was carefully trying to expand the box from its flattened state, and it tore along the seam. I hate to say it, but you would be better off purchasing a box of quart storage bags for the same money.</p>Xennifin2013-05-17T04:11:01ZPathfinder Map Pack Storage Box: Does exactly as advertised (5 stars)Ellestilhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy8y7y?Pathfinder-Map-Pack-Storage-Box2013-04-19T14:19:48Z<p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>Pro's:
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You can put all those map packs neatly into these boxes. The boxes themselves are good quality, you can neatly put in the maps and label both the edges and front with a sharpie to announce what it holds. The cost is reasonable and the artwork is nice.</p>
<p>Con's:
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The lamination on these aren't as high gloss as the new map pack boxes (this may be a plus to some though due to less glare). The boxes need to have some minor folding prior to use (I sound lazy but with 30 map packs looking for a home that's alot of folding!). The artwork is not varied, some variation in cover art would have been nice but not needed.</p>
<p>Overall a much welcomed aid for GM's wanting to organize their maps, or for those who want to be able to place them edge out on a shelf and know the contents quickly.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Map Pack Storage Box</b></p><p>Pro's:
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You can put all those map packs neatly into these boxes. The boxes themselves are good quality, you can neatly put in the maps and label both the edges and front with a sharpie to announce what it holds. The cost is reasonable and the artwork is nice.</p>
<p>Con's:
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The lamination on these aren't as high gloss as the new map pack boxes (this may be a plus to some though due to less glare). The boxes need to have some minor folding prior to use (I sound lazy but with 30 map packs looking for a home that's alot of folding!). The artwork is not varied, some variation in cover art would have been nice but not needed.</p>
<p>Overall a much welcomed aid for GM's wanting to organize their maps, or for those who want to be able to place them edge out on a shelf and know the contents quickly.</p>Ellestil2013-04-19T14:19:48Z