Inside or Roof Rack?

[Kelly]

When my girlfriend is along, everything goes on top, but I prefer packing like this...

 

[Fatsquatch]

Right now everything gets packed inside but I'll be installing a roof rack in a couple weeks. Timing couldn't be better, we've got a kid on the way now and our rig is also my daily, which means we need all the room we can spare.

 

[expeditionnorth]

its ok to use a roof rack, but for hard trail conditions your center of gravity will suffer
I used a Thule Ascent 1700 for a few years, dufflebags, backpacks etc
light gear up top, heavy gear inside to keep the center low

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

its ok to use a roof rack, but for hard trail conditions your center of gravity will suffer
I used a Thule Ascent 1700 for a few years, dufflebags, backpacks etc
light gear up top, heavy gear inside to keep the center low

This mirrors how I feel about it. I use my rack for awkward things that don't fit anywhere else well like my spare tire and as an attachment point for my awning and trail tools.

 

[Fatsquatch]

its ok to use a roof rack, but for hard trail conditions your center of gravity will suffer
I used a Thule Ascent 1700 for a few years, dufflebags, backpacks etc
light gear up top, heavy gear inside to keep the center low

This is basically our plan. We're going with a Keeper weatherproof bag on the rack, that'll have our tent, chairs, sleeping bags, etc. Basically all of the lightweight yet bulky stuff. The heavy stuff - fuel, water, cooler/fridge, kitchen, tools, all of that will be in the back of the rig.

 

[Explore Maine]

inside.

 

[RaggedViking]

Everything you guys are saying and doing is spot on and reaffirming everything I do! That makes me feel good. Hahah.

 

[Kelly]

Recently picked up four Pelican Air cases (1615). They're 40% lighter than standard Pelicans, and low profile. Ratchet straps and cable lock through the handles make them secure, and secure. 100% water proof. Pad lockable. Lightweight stuff up top...
Heavy stuff (water, tools,etc.) low and centered...

 

[RaggedViking]

Those Pelican cases are the bees knees. Nice and light - but still bombproof. Nice choice.

 

[t.hornstra]

Where did you pick up those cases?

 

[Kelly]

Where did you pick up those cases?

Filmtools in Burbank, CA.