Abstract: A hinge assembly for use in attaching, for example, a lid or a door is disclosed. The hinge assembly is economical to make and can stand up to a great deal of abuse. It easily assembled by an end user without the need for hand tools or traditional metal fasteners. The design of the hinge permits rotation of up to 270°. A method of using the hinge assembly to quickly and easily make a hinged connection with a door or lid of, for example, a storage system incorporating the hinge assembly is also disclosed.