60seriesguy
Adventurer
One of my biggest obsessions is to have gear that is:
1. Properly/safely stowed
2. Within easy reach of the pilot/co-pilot
3. A compromise between the absolutely necessary and the "nice to have"
My Cruiserhead buddies always make fun of the fact that I put a LOT of thought on the location of my gear, but that's because I've spent too much time hunting around in the dark, or in the cold, or in wet weather, for gear that I was *sure* I knew where I stashed just a few days earlier. Keeping a laminated list helps, but it's nice to have stuff within reach.
I'm currently working on the design of a cargo barrier with quick pull-pins that allow it to hinge backwards (from the top) to give me access to the cargo area from inside the truck. This is important to me because I have a rear bumper with dual swingouts and I just got cargo drawers made. I'd like be able to grab stuff from the back without having to get out of the truck. Part of the frame that holds cargo barrier in place will allow me to mount a nylon cargo mesh across the top, so I can stow jackets, blankets and other light/soft gear. The net that came stock with my wife's 4Runner happens to be the perfect size.
I'm curious to see what others have done to keep their cargo safely stowed and within easy reach.
Cheers!
1. Properly/safely stowed
2. Within easy reach of the pilot/co-pilot
3. A compromise between the absolutely necessary and the "nice to have"
My Cruiserhead buddies always make fun of the fact that I put a LOT of thought on the location of my gear, but that's because I've spent too much time hunting around in the dark, or in the cold, or in wet weather, for gear that I was *sure* I knew where I stashed just a few days earlier. Keeping a laminated list helps, but it's nice to have stuff within reach.
I'm currently working on the design of a cargo barrier with quick pull-pins that allow it to hinge backwards (from the top) to give me access to the cargo area from inside the truck. This is important to me because I have a rear bumper with dual swingouts and I just got cargo drawers made. I'd like be able to grab stuff from the back without having to get out of the truck. Part of the frame that holds cargo barrier in place will allow me to mount a nylon cargo mesh across the top, so I can stow jackets, blankets and other light/soft gear. The net that came stock with my wife's 4Runner happens to be the perfect size.
I'm curious to see what others have done to keep their cargo safely stowed and within easy reach.
Cheers!