Best fishing seatboxes under £350

Based on the infamous Absolute Station, the Preston Innovations Inception Station carries a lot of the same features into a more wallet-friendly version and has proven to be a very popular box since its release.

This box is famed for its stability and durability, so you can be safe in the knowledge you'll have a box that will last. Thanks to its Mag-Lok system you can add as many draw units as you want in the future too, which is handy if you need more storage as your fishing progresses. The box does include two drawer units as standard, however, which is enough for the majority of anglers out there, with the shallow draw being perfect for line and hooks and the deeper draw ideal for larger items like rigs and shot.

The sliding footplate is attached to 30mm legs, with all 6 legs on this box having telescopic abilities for added adaptability on uneven bankside terrain. Fully compatible with Offbox attachments too. The box is available in White and Graphite to appeal to all anglers and its timeless frame design is sure to be a hit for years to come.

The Preston Innovations Inception SL30 Seatbox is one of the lightest seatboxe systems on the market at just 12.7kg (including the footplate). It is an ideal choice for anglers who have long walks when they go fishing or just simply don't want to lug around a heavy, cumbersome seatbox.

The box comes with fully adjustable 30mm legs, which are fully compatible with all of the infamous Preston Offbox attachments, allowing you to use whatever items you wish from that range using the 30mm round adaptors. The front four legs are also telescopic to give you even more versatility when setting up on particularly steep banks, meaning you don't have to drop the front legs down, so your side trays can stay within easy reach. There is a sliding footplate too for ultimate comfort and stability.

The package includes an integrated 100mm deep storage unit and a deep side drawer unit, giving you plenty of space for larger items like reels and smaller accessories. You can store essential items like discorgers, hooks and lines in the drawers for instant accessibility too, which makes fishing so much easier. Each unit contains the revolutionary MAG LOK clip system, making each tray compatible with those from the Absolute range. For the price, this is a top seatbox worth looking at.

If you want ultimate stability on the bank, then the Matrix S25 Super Box is definitely worth a look. Built on a strong frame, the whole box is built to last. The frame is made from a lightweight, reinforced aluminium to reduce the weight but retain strength, and it manages that as the entire box system weighs 15kg in total. The box is available in a black or Matrix lime green to give you a choice when purchasing.

Legs are 25mm in diameter and compatible with all Matrix attachments and those from other companies using the inserts that can be bought separately. The front 4 legs are telescopic to enable you to get the seatbox level and solid on any terrain, with the chunky leg screws a great addition, especially useful in wet or cold conditions. Large swivelling mud feet are present on the base of the legs to prevent the box sinking into soft ground and the sliding footplate is made from an anti-warp material and is very strong, when stood on, it is going nowhere.

The padded seat is incredibly comfortable and won't sag overtime, which is important for supporting your back and it comes with a built in spirit level, so you can get the box in the best possible position. The box is also supplied with a sliding deep drawer unit and extra unit underneath for rigs and small items.

If you are looking for a basic box on a budget, then you won't find many better than the Nytro Impax Comfibox System. It is built on a popular old design that many river anglers used to favour, it comes without drawers, instead just a 13cm storage compartment below the seat. The seat is incredibly comfortable, you will have no issues sitting on it during your session, with the whole concept of this box built on it being lightweight and comfortable, it definitely achieves that. The legs are 36mm diameter, as large as you will see on a seatbox, to give you added assurance it will remain stable and most attachments will fit onto the legs too.

It is a superb choice if you fish rivers or anywhere you are faced with a long walk over difficult terrain and want to take minimal gear with you but still want a box to sit on. The box is ridiculously light, weighing a mere 5kg, making it light enough for any angler to carry and manoeuvre. Although it doesn't come with a footplate, one can be bought from Nytro if you decide you would like one but some anglers simply don't want a box with one attached.

The MAP H30 Lite MK2 Seatbox offers the angler a compact and lightweight system to take fishing with them. The box focuses on reducing weight without compromising on features or durability. The footplate is completely removable, so if you want to reduce the weight for a session, it is very easy to do so. Its compact design also helps reduce the space it takes up in the car, something a lot of anglers are having to consider now with the amount of tackle many of us take and our box is generally the largest item to pack.

The padded pole seat is fully waterproof and is also UV protected, so it won't degrade easily or start to tear. The seat is also reinforced with aluminium, so it won't sag and collapse like can happen with some other boxes on the market. The box is supplied with 2 drawers units, one deep and one shallow to take all your terminal tackle and they feature water-resistant seals, a really useful feature and stops tackle being ruined by the rain.

Legs are 30mm in diameter and come with telescopic inners on all six legs, which offers unrivalled stability and all have oversized mud feet attached too. The box also looks fantastic, not something everyone looks for we know, but we do really like the finish on this box, it looks very premium indeed.

As is often the case with Maver, they have created a very good looking box with their Signature SXI 36 Compact Seatbox, giving a very premium feel to what is essentially their budget version. The anti-memory, padded pole seat with its cross stitch finish adds to the look and creates a very durable finish to the part of the box that gets the most punishment.

The box comes with plenty of storage options, so you can take lots of tackle with you. A single drawer unit with dividers is located under the seat, with a much deeper unit below to accommodate larger items. The locking system allows you to access the storage from front or back, which is very useful indeed, it saves climbing over the box to get to things, which often results in broken tackle.

Legs are 36mm diameter, with the front 4 telescopic, on which the industrial strength footplate sits, it is super strong and won't let you down or crack even with the heavier anglers stood on it. The oversized locking nuts have ergonomic rubberised handles to enable you to undo the legs whatever the conditions, as there is nothing more annoying than fiddly locking nuts in the cold. The back 2 legs also have spirit levels incorporated in them, so you can get the system solid and secure.

One of the best-selling, most popular seatboxes of all-time is back with updated features. The Shakespeare Seatbox is instantly recognisable in the angling community, with most anglers having owned or still owning one. A superbly user-friendly box, it's about as simple as it gets. Two clips hold the seat down, with a large base allowing you to store loads of tackle inside. There is a clip-on plastic tray to store items you frequently use during your session and a padded strap to carry it. The box comes in a choice of Black or Blue and you can choose between a box with a padded cushion or not.

The seatbox has no legs and is constructed from high quality durable filled-polypropylene to ensure it's strong, UV resistant and durable. The all-plastic build also makes this box the lightest on the market at around 4kg, making it manoeuvrable by almost any angler. Great for beginners or those who don't want an overly complicated seatbox, it's also hugely popular with sea anglers, as it doubles up as a tackle box and is much easier to level in sand or shingle.

If you're an angler that wants the versatility of a seatbox but needs the support of a chair, the Daiwa DVEC Seatbox is the answer for you. This seatbox features all the same things you would come to expect but it has a padded folding back rest to offer fantastic support to your back and allows you to relax a lot more than a standard seatbox does.

The 36mm adjustable legs ensure the DVEC is stable and the large mudfeet ensure once it is set up, it's going nowhere. There is even a spirit level attachment to ensure you can get the seatbox into the best position to support you. At 6kg, this box is made for long walks and wild waters, yet it's just as happy sitting at the side of your local commercial.

There are no drawers on this box, instead there is a deep, storage unit below the seat, that is securely fastened with clips. It is ideal for storing large tackle items and bait boxes, great if you're trying to cut down on tackle if you need to cover some distance to reach your peg.