Aluboxes From Equipt Expedition Outfitters

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Will get to the Aluboxes in a bit, but the ECS cases are what I have been using for camping since 2010.
http://www.ecscase.com/
I like them as they stack like Legos, no matter what size case you use, they will interlock with each other.

The two in this first pic are their big footlockers, I actually no longer use them as they take up a lot of space.

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They took up tons of room, and since then I have downsized on what I take with me.

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Then I switched over to their smaller footlocker along with a smaller box on top for my solar equipment and Goal Zero LED lights to string up around camp.

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They are very nice cases, but with them being thick material, you do lose some space inside.
Enter the Alubox containers that Paul May at Equipment Expedition Outfitters carries.
They are made in Denmark , and essentially the same thing as Zarges aluminum boxes.
Overland Journal recently did a review on several containers for camping/overlanding/expeditions, and the Alubox got high marks.

I first bought the 42 liter one from Paul to use for my dry food goods, but I am now going to use it for my solar panel I use for the main battery in my rig, along with the LED lanterns.
A week later I bought the 60 liter one which showed up yesterday, and it now will be for my dry foods, and also for a few of the heavy items I use to keep in my chuckbox.
This will make it easier to carry my chuckbox out to my rig, then when setup in camp, I will transfer those heavy items back to the chuckbox.

Here are links to the two boxes from Paul:

Alu-Box 42 Liter Aluminum Storage Case ABA42
Alu-Box 60 Liter Aluminum Storage Case ABA60


I will still use the ECS footlocker for supplies, but may in the future switch over to an Alubox in the same size.
The Aluboxes are so light weight in comparison to the ECS cases.

Here are some pictures of the new boxes:

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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
I see what the big deal is about them now too with many using these for overlanding.
Light weight is one, but also no lost space inside due to thick material of the plastic type cases.
But...these do command a high price with that quality.
 

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Thanks, here are all ten of them.
The majority of them are PRS, with two of the PRS to the left of the TV being USA models.

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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Well, I just ordered another box, the 73 liter should ship today, and I will have it Wednesday.
I will try and get all three Aluboxes out in my rig to see how they fit, and get some pictures Wednesday or Thursday, and update this thread.
Alu-Box 73 Liter Aluminum Storage Case ABA73

It has the same footprint as my 42 and 60 liter boxes.
The other day I measured the inside dimensions on my ECS footlocker I have been using, and the 60 liter Alubox which is a lot smaller width, length, and height wise than the ECS case is actually a little bigger on the inside.
See why I prefer these now?
They take up less space than the bigger ECS cases, but you get just as much interior space and more.

I could have done OK ordering another 60 liter, but the 73 liter one will give me extra space.
If I can cram the PETT toilet and supplies in the new box too, that will be one less thing taking up space outside of the box.
With the FJ Cruiser, space can dwindle very quickly.
Here is the footlocker it will be replacing.
One thing I liked about the ECS case though was the two removable trays on top, but I am going to use a couple of food storage containers to put the contents of the two trays into the new box, it should work out great.

This new box will be for storing four Coleman one lb propane bottles, bath towels, table cloth, propane lantern, hopefully the crapper :D , and the rest of the stuff currently in the ECS footlocker.

This will also save a considerable amount of weight over the heavier ECS cases.

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PaulJensen

Custom Builder
I have an AlumaBox mounted to the rear door of my Jeep for storage... I was very surprised to find that when I tried to get a padlock through the lock holes, the rivets to hold the latches on were riveted the wrong direction... The longer pin on the rivets block the lock shackle from going in
...???... I will drill them out and reverse the direction of the new rivets... Otherwise they are very well made...
 

FJOE

Regular Dude
Those boxes are nice. The ECS Cases (like the bigger Pelican and Hardigg-type boxes) were designed to protect equipment and components in shipping and rugged transfers. They perform flawlessly (for the most part) in that capacity, though they are a bit large for casual use. I have taken Pelicans and Hardiggs all around the world. I would use the Aluboxes in my vehicles in a casual gear carrying capacity, but I wouldn't throw them in the belly of a Tupolev something-or-other. That being said, they sure are nice. For what it's worth, the aluminum containers that the old military PVS-7A's and B's came in are good for storage as well, and have a seal and a pressure release valve.
 
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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
I have an AlumaBox mounted to the rear door of my Jeep for storage... I was very surprised to find that when I tried to get a padlock through the lock holes, the rivets to hold the latches on were riveted the wrong direction... The longer pin on the rivets block the lock shackle from going in
...???... I will drill them out and reverse the direction of the new rivets... Otherwise they are very well made...
Paul, I will have to check mine later today and see if mine are reversed too.
Thanks for the info.
Those boxes are nice. The ECS Cases (like the bigger Pelican and Hardigg-type boxes) were designed to protect equipment and components in shipping and rugged transfers. They perform flawlessly (for the most part) in that capacity, though they are a bit large for casual use. I have taken Pelicans and Hardiggs all around the world. I would use the Aluboxes in my vehicles in a casual gear carrying capacity, but I wouldn't throw them in the belly of a Tupolev something-or-other. That being said, they sure are nice. For what it's worth, the aluminum containers that the old military PVS-7A's and B's came in are good for storage as well, and have a seal and a pressure release valve.
Thanks, that makes a lot of sense with the ECS and other type of cases being so heavy duty.
I have four guitar flight cases made the same way out of the same material, and they are waterproof and dust proof as well, and also have the TSA type of locks on them.
I got the cases mainly for better protection, and they also have built in wheels and a handle on the case.

Yes, I think the Aluboxes and Zarge ones are a better choice for inside of a rig where you are not throwing them around, or bumping up against a lot of other gear.
My new one did not ship yet, I think Equipt was closed yesterday, hopefully it goes out this week.
 

Wilbah

Adventurer
Paul instead of drilling them and putting in new rivets you might try using a dremel to cut down the pin. I would be worried that the new rivets I put in might not be the same quality or fit perfectly. Maybe I'm being obtuse but a dremel might solve the problem. Just a thought.
 

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
I did check mine, and they are installed right.
Looks like my third box is showing up next Thursday, but I am going to try and get pics tomorrow of the two in the rig the way I will have them when camping.
 

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
There is a delay in getting my new 73 liter box, as it is coming from a different warehouse other than from Equipt's in Utah.
Should arrive next Thursday, and I will try and update this thread with the third box in the rig.

For now I have the 60 liter on the bottom, and the 42 liter on top.
I am going to experiment with the best fit when the other one arrives.
I may turn them sideways if there is room, or just put the new one in front of these two.

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Getting too shiny back there with the fridge, two tables, and now the Aluboxes

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They will of course be strapped down when in transit
 

kramme

Observer
Very nice - I like the alum look!.Can't wait to see the final look. I am now thinking of getting 2 of the 42's. By the way what are the tables you have? I like that they are flat to slide in there.
 

kramme

Observer
Many thanks for the info, I will look into that.

You have been a influence me years ago with a lot of what I have now, Autohome - (maggiolina in my case), ARB fridge, awning and various smaller items. My outdoor life has been so improved. Many thanks for taking the time to post things over the years. I know others as well have benefited.

2017 is going to be another year of wonderful camping!:campfire:
 

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