Behind Seat Hanging Packs/Backpacks

[Howski]

I'm looking for a storage solution better than what I have now (none) and am considering using basic backpacks for a portion of my set-up. I will likely build a simple platform for my cooler to sit on with room underneath for my stove, tent and camp bed. I'd like to keep this as basic as possible to allow for future additons, minimize clutter, retain a decent portion of non-dedicated cargo space as well as minimize cost. This has brought me to the idea of storing my clothes, recovery and other camping gear in two packs or backpacks that hang behind my drivers and passenger seats. I figured this would be an inexpensive and flexible solution to many of my storage needs. I am trying to get some opinions and ideas as to how to secure them to the seats and how this storage solution has worked out for others. Pictures would be great as well.

 

[Rezarf <><]

springtail solutions makes a nice product for that...

http://www.springtailsolutions.com/gpage18.html

If you are handy, it shouldn't be hard to come up with something that will work. I use a simple paracord to attach a MSR water bladder behind my seat when wheelin'. I bet something similar could be used for a backpack with ease. However the Springtail unit looks very professional.

 

[Howski]

Gracias. This is just what I was looking for

 

[Ray_G]

In terms of your seat hanging idea, clipping into MOLLE could work depending on the size of the bag, using these: http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-56...3ND8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324340367&sr=8-1
Personally I just put my packs/soft bags on the floorboard and call it vice hanging them off the seat. If they're heavy enough to need retention I've got lashdown points they could carabiner into.

For the back of a Disco if you want to go basic & cheap consider a shelf that is the same height as the rear seats folded flat-you get a decent load space (or an in extremis sleeping area if you're short like me) and it isn't as complicated or as expensive as drawers. Pelican cases/Bigmouth bags/etc all get retained under the shelf for safe and convenient access). Two versions of mine here, 2.1 will get done this winter.


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[Howski]

I plan on having a similar set-up but with a notch on the side for the Jerry can since I have the factry storage cubbies on the side. I like to keep the bags up high (clothing and recovery gear) so the clothes stay dry and the recovery gear is right there when I need it. It can be a little dangerous having the cargo door swing open at you with a lot of force when your on a hill.

I found a good pack today at the army/navy surplus store. It fits all my recovery gear perfectly. Now I just have to decide if I want the same thing for clothing storage or something a little more organized.

 

[Ray_G]

Concur. By and large I don't open the door on hills (or giant mud puddles...like the depicted) to get to recovery gear either. Primary recovery stuff (tree straps, snatch block, kinetic rope, shackles, etc) is stashed in a couple of spots; trasharoo on the rear tire, or in the two black boxes that are visible in the pic. The stuff under the shelf doesn't move even on an incline but its best left shut in most situations. Under there I've got secondary recovery gear (chain, extra bits, etc) but its mostly tools, spares, and survival stuff.
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[Schattenjager]

Another option from AJIK Overland Exchange:

 

[adrenaline503]

I just use a carabiner to clip my bag to the back of my seat. I use the head rest supports, if its heavy I use 2. Works just fine.

 

[SilverBullet]

The smittybilt seat storage bags are very nice, I used them when my kids were not with me once.

 

[alexfm]

I've looked for something similar to hang my daypack or a hydration pack on the seats in my XJ, but I don't have removable headrests, and I don't wanna shell out $100+ for the GEAR seatcovers (although they are nice, I know a couple guys that have them and love them). I'm considering going with a MOLLE setup of some sort. Anybody got any ideas for my situation? I'm sure not everyone has adjustable headrests.

 

[TangoBlue]

Inspired by Springtail Solutions, this is TangoBlue's solution...

PROCAR lumbar Elite seat with SuperHides custom seat covers, scrap steel from IPOR, a few measurements, bending on the break, burn 2 pieces of steel together, drill a couple holes, time with a flap disk, primer and paint, and this is what you get.

Supports the ruck well...

...and for the evening out.

 

[WeeJeep2]

Here's another solution for seats that don't have a separate headrest.


http://www.roadstervalet.com/Jeep-Wrangler.html

 

[TangoBlue]

Here's another solution for seats that don't have a separate headrest.


http://www.roadstervalet.com/Jeep-Wrangler.html

Sweet! Now I can bring my dinner jacket glamping!

 

[Rezarf <><]

I do this as well. I found two cheap-o caribiners work well to support my hiking pack too. If I have my bladder inside the pack I get a 2 for 1. Simple and effective... and most people have a few biners laying around.