Camp gear storage.

[Argleben34]

One of the biggest things with me will over-landing is making sure I have everything, especially with my tent. I have to use a tent because I travel with 2 giant dogs. So one thing I’ve learned over time is get a sea bag and put your tent in there, stakes, tarp, mallet, and trash bags. So when I get to camp I know everything I need is in that bag and don’t have to go searching everywhere for it. When it’s time to leave put it all back but if it hade rained separate the tarp and whatever else is wet in the trash bag to keep what is dry, dry and out of the way. If you have any better ideas I’d love to hear them!

 

[pcstockton]

I keep everything kitchen related in a Swiss Link case.
Tent, ground mat, camp pillows, sleeping bag, Rumple, are in a large REI duffel bag. (I keep my sleeping bag in its loose bag until the day of departure)
Clothes in a smaller duffel bag.
The Exped sleeping pad just goes on its own.

Everything else I could possibly want is in my drawer system, Kelty Tarp, tarp poles, chair, small table, Trasharoo etc.

I have a dometic so no need for a cooler.

When I want to head out I just grab the 2 duffels, the Swiss Link and my sleeping pad. Ready to go.

Hit the store wherever to load up on food, beer, liquor.

 

[Jim SoG]

I use 3 Sportsmans totes by plano. One kitchen, one sleeping gear and third is misc gear. I made them sealed with weatherstripping tape and working great for years now......

Tote: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/plano-sportsmans-tote?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Shop|Generic|AllProducts|High|SSCCatchAll&msclkid=ff032ffd7da21ec85e7e4e05041e4afb&gclid=ff032ffd7da21ec85e7e4e05041e4afb&gclsrc=3p.ds\\

Jim

 

[slomatt]

I have pretty much the same setup as Jim. 3 Plano totes: kitchen, camp, and sleeping gear. The totes have DIY gaskets to keep out dirt and moisture.

After I take the sleeping gear out of the one tote I leave it outside the tent and we stick our shoes in there at night so they don't get dirt in the tent and they also don't get damp from dew or rain.

Both the kitchen and camp totes have custom modifications to help organize gear.

Plano box kitchen and inventory

For the past 15 years or so I've used an Akro-Mils box with a split folding top to hold my cooking gear. It nests into the back of my 4Runner perfectly and has held up to hundreds of miles of dirt roads and dozens of trips, but I've never been completely happy with it since the lid does not seal...

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[Advtres]

I am pretty basic but the last couple of trips have really liked the boxes ( Front Runner) has. I have them labeled and when I set up basecamp they make pretty good tables as well. They stack tight and I cinch ‘em down in the back of my rig and so far holding up well.
I got some plastic dividers for them so it keeps the gear from all getting “blended” in the box so easier to find and access.

 

[MOAK]

I have a wife that loves the backcountry: therefore we have a small off road trailer that is organized beyond belief. Our vehicle is not a daily driver, it sits in the barn, at the ready. Without my partner, I’d have a system much like you guys have. Sleeping platform/small tent, a fridge and a couple of boxes to keep stuff in. LOL

 

[KAIONE]

It depends on where I’m going and the weather. Have some large hard cases for the roof rack and mostly soft bags for the cab. One bag that I have found, by chance, has been the Granite Gear canoe portage backpack. It holds a TON. It can also hold hard containers as well. I highly recommend it if you’re looking to put a lot of something into one bag and move it around camp or your rig, it straps to the roof rack easy.

 

[smritte]

I use 3 Sportsmans totes by plano.

I have pretty much the same setup as Jim. 3 Plano totes: kitchen, camp, and sleeping gear.

Same. Love my Plano boxes.

 

[Jim SoG]

I have pretty much the same setup as Jim. 3 Plano totes: kitchen, camp, and sleeping gear. The totes have DIY gaskets to keep out dirt and moisture.

After I take the sleeping gear out of the one tote I leave it outside the tent and we stick our shoes in there at night so they don't get dirt in the tent and they also don't get damp from dew or rain.

Both the kitchen and camp totes have custom modifications to help organize gear.

Plano box kitchen and inventory

For the past 15 years or so I've used an Akro-Mils box with a split folding top to hold my cooking gear. It nests into the back of my 4Runner perfectly and has held up to hundreds of miles of dirt roads and dozens of trips, but I've never been completely happy with it since the lid does not seal...

www.overlandbound.com

You turned your storage into organized art! Awesome.....

 

[PCO6]

I have Plano boxes of a few sizes and like them. I also use some plastic ammo boxes. Each one is labelled with a sticker as A, B, C, etc. and it's pretty easy to get used to what is where ... kitchen, dry food, general camp gear, fire related, etc. I like them because they're small(ish) and easy to carry, which is important for my wife (vs. struggling with a larger Plano box). They are stackable and the side handles make for good lash points. They're also waterproof and lockable. One is for MY camp kitchen gear when I go solo. It's labelled "X" ... as in hands off!

 

[Roam Bearded]

We also rock a 3 tote system for the majority of our bits and bops. Kitchen, food and miscellaneous camp stuff.

 

[Advtres]

I tried just using a large duffle and soon got tired of digging around in it to find that one thing I needed so I switched to the front runner storage boxes. The wolf pack pros with the upgraded handle design are easier to open and less likely to break than the original design ( I have 2 broken latches already with the originals) Like everyone else the boxes are labeled and nest neatly in the back of the 4runner.

For the clothing, sleeping pads, pillows I use a large Patagonia duffle, and for the tent I purchased a military duffle.. ( does anyone else hate stuffing tents back into their stuff sacks? Gah!)

Nice thing about the boxes is you can take them out when you set up base and use them as tables.

Small note : The wolf pack pro's do not stack with the original wolf pack boxes

 

[Cpol]

 

[Biker Eagle]

Argleben, I developed a similar system years ago when I was motorcycle camping and carried the same system forward to my 4x4 adventures. I have a large North Face dry duffel that I keep my tent, drop cloth, Thermarest and sleeping bag & pillow. Worked great for many years.

 

[Coreymol]

One of the biggest things with me will over-landing is making sure I have everything, especially with my tent. I have to use a tent because I travel with 2 giant dogs. So one thing I’ve learned over time is get a sea bag and put your tent in there, stakes, tarp, mallet, and trash bags. So when I get to camp I know everything I need is in that bag and don’t have to go searching everywhere for it. When it’s time to leave put it all back but if it hade rained separate the tarp and whatever else is wet in the trash bag to keep what is dry, dry and out of the way. If you have any better ideas I’d love to hear them!

Like others have said. I do a similar set up.
I use a different set of totes though.
I use a roof top tent that I hoist to the garage ceiling when I dont want it on my truck.
I have a box for camp set up
one for sleep gear
one for misc gear and cooking / kitchen set up.
then I travel with a yeti for food. meats, cheese and egs etc. not a big one.
I can travel pretty minimal sometimes. and even though this sounds like a lot its smaller boxes and I jus throw them into the truck with some water jugs.

 

[Ragman]

We take our tent and related sleeping gear in a large water resistant duffle bag and leave any wet stuff out in a perforated stuff sack. For other gear we use alu-box or zarges cases. For the most part everything is kept in their cases while in storage but I always go over the packing list before heading out.

 

[grubworm]

im ex-navy so i got a seabag for me and got this for the wife....

 

[shansonpac]

I have a wife that loves the backcountry: therefore we have a small off road trailer that is organized beyond belief. Our vehicle is not a daily driver, it sits in the barn, at the ready. Without my partner, I’d have a system much like you guys have. Sleeping platform/small tent, a fridge and a couple of boxes to keep stuff in. LOL

Which is why I went with the trailer to pull behind my Jeep. I have everything packed and ready. Turn on the fridge, fill the water tank, add the food and beer, and put the cassette toilet, fire pit and wood in the back of the jeep, and we are off. My trailer stays loaded.

 

[PCO6]

im ex-navy so i got a seabag for me and got this for the wife....

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I was thinking of putting a lunch box locker in my Jeep. Now I know what to look for!

 

[overlandkeebs82]

We also rock a 3 tote system for the majority of our bits and bops. Kitchen, food and miscellaneous camp stuff.

what brand totes?