ImAwesome wrote:most containers are ok outside, the big no is cupboards. even with using cupboards outside if they're on paved ground they are far less likely to explode(as with all things on paved ground).
The big thing with cupboards outside is that they only have 1 hp and explode on a single decay hit. They store fine in a cart, though you can't have anything in them when storing them. I use them for seed sorting until I get large chests (which I still store in carts so they aren't laying around to be seen).
Yes, I've seen crates decay outside, large containers, no. Crates are meant to be temporary until you get enough leather and glue/rope to make bigger containers.