Kitchen Kit/Chuck Box

[Far far north]

Just read through most of this thread and found some about BlueskyKitchen.com
Has anyone built one themselves from their plans and has a picture of it?
The 'Extended Work-Top Box' looks like something for me.

 

[JJBiggs]

For those interested, see below. I can send a PDF version if needed.

 

[RHINO]

now its really starting to look like the first couple boxes i built.

 

[john101477]

This is really what it comes down to, and someone saying they want to buy a "thing" vs. building it really shouldn't ruffle anybody's feathers. Even if that thing seems to cost a lot.

The build Vs. buy will always be there and I realize very well than not all hands are made to do the same things. I hope no one thought I was trying to bash the idea of buying as that was not my intention. This thread is full of hand made beauties and beasts and I was a little disturbed buy the Ad type post from Kanz, not to mention the cost of the product vs what I feel to be a very inferior product to many of the better builds on this thread.

I will probably end up buying something better in the future myself. Because I use 2 stoves I have to find something that works with both. Kind of a PITA on room but having a grill, griddle, and stove top on one product has been great and I find myself using both more and more. Nothing beats having everything hot and ready at the same time.

 

[Corey]

I will be taking a PDF file of the one Chad (JJ) built above to a cabinet shop to get an estimate.

I like the fact he built his specifically for the Camp Chef Denali stove, the same one I use.

 

[ThomD]

I need my space.

http://robertsonenterprises.net/BearProofContainers/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=10

 

[UNI]

Now thats a nice set up!

 

[bump]

Indeed, but...

$1,000 ???

i need my space.

http://robertsonenterprises.net/bearproofcontainers/index.php?main_page=product_info&cpath=4&products_id=10

 

[ThomD]

$1,000 ???

It's only money. :chef:

Just to be clear, I don't have this setup, but it looks very interesting.

 

[bump]

Aha

I really like it too. Especially the lightweight.

It's only money. :chef:

Just to be clear, I don't have this setup, but it looks very interesting.

 

[Lynn]

I agree a grand is a lot (at least on my allowance ) for something that looks fairly simple.

However, I have been involved in developing, testing, certifying, and bringing products to market.

Even a product that looks so simple costs a lot by the time you get it through certification. Especially if you anticipate sales is in the tens or hundreds of units, not the tens of thousands. That's not a large sales base to spread your costs over.

For a bear-proof rated camp kitchen, it is worth the money.

 

[bump]

Yup

I've done the same work and I have a lot of respect for anyone who tries to bring to market such good design and quality to a market that is so small. in any case, no bears where we camp so it's of limited use to us. Plus, I worked in Alaska for three years and I'd be surprised if that is truly bear proof.

I agree a grand is a lot (at least on my allowance ) for something that looks fairly simple.

However, I have been involved in developing, testing, certifying, and bringing products to market.

Even a product that looks so simple costs a lot by the time you get it through certification. Especially if you anticipate sales is in the tens or hundreds of units, not the tens of thousands. That's not a large sales base to spread your costs over.

For a bear-proof rated camp kitchen, it is worth the money.

 

[john101477]

$1,000 ???

Not to wholly support the price here but consider the price of the Kanz with the interior being wood for $600. At least with this product your getting 2 boxes for $1000 and it is all aircraft aluminum.
I can not say I plan to buy one but as a whole the product is infinitely more durable and suitable than the other consumer products here.

 

[DaveM]

No detail shots unfortunately but here are a couple pics of my new camp kitchen box from its first outing last weekend. Previously I was using one of those large plastic bins with the interlocking flip open lid. It was a pain to keep everything organized in there and I was always digging down to find what I needed. This is much nicer, smaller overall, and more tidy. Most of the kitchen gear fits in here. I'll add some dedicated separators and bins later to help keep it organized. The top is a thin sheet of aluminum to act either a cutting board or to protect the box from heat if I want to place my stove on it.

 

[john101477]

Thats pretty basic and well organized. I like the simplicity of it.

to the prior posts about the aluminum kitchen being bear proof. As Bump stated this is not a Bear Proof container, but bear resistant. Meaning it is designed to keep a bear from ripping it apart easily. it is the same difference as water proof vs water resistant. water proof means you stay dry and water resistant means your ok in a sprinkle but not in a down pour.