Lucky8's trail kitchen SOS

[Fivespddisco]

I am looking for help and Ideas on a kitchen set up.
My goal is to keep everything in a pelican case so it can ride on the outside of the truck if need be.
I would like it to be a simple because most of the time I am setting it up at night and it gets repacked after breakfast.
I am using a 1650 Pelican case and do not want to go much bigger then that. 28.57" X 17.52" X 10.62
As you can see from the pic below my current strategy of just letting everything find its own way is not working out.
Any suggestions ?

 

[JSBriggs]

Maybe some dividers out of masonite or that plastic sheet that is like cardboard that will keep things like bread/buns separate to prevent squishing. Some ziplocks to keep all of the oatmeal packs together (and to keep them from tearing). Another ziplock for cocoa etc.

-Jeff

 

[Rovertrader]

one container for 'fixed' items- stove, fuel, pots, utensils, etc and a separate container for food stuffs that get replenished each outing- add a couple kiddies and you get real efficient ;-) Then add the dividers mentioned above.

 

[Ray_G]

Justin-
I use a 1650 as my camp kitchen...in the middle of moving households but if I can get the motorcycles out of the way in the garage I'll take a picture of the inside.

In short though:
-One of the lid organizers is good for spices, matches, silverware, camp soap/sponge, etc.
-Two burner stove + propane
-plastic storage bin approx the same size as the stove that holds larger things like spatchula, larger spoon, BBQ tools, paper towels, etc
-plates (SS I think, maybe aluminum-purchased from a boating store), bowls, etc all tuck on the side.
-As does the cooking spray and other odd sized items.
-A towel for drying dishes and mitigating rattles packs around it too.

What it doesn't do:
-hold the food, except for some canned goods that are kept in there as spares. Typically I throw all that stuff into a plastic bin for dry goods and cooler(s) for beer + bacon and whatever April tells me I need to bring so my kids can eat.
-have a stock pot or something for chili. Haven't figured that one out yet.

More to follow when I can get a picture for ya. Bear in mind I built for a four person campsite...if it's just you and the roverdog you can cut back on things I'm sure.
r-
Ray

 

[Fivespddisco]

Justin-
I use a 1650 as my camp kitchen...in the middle of moving households but if I can get the motorcycles out of the way in the garage I'll take a picture of the inside.

Ray

I would love to see a pic or 2 please

 

[Ray_G]

Playing hookey with the kids out of school today so here you go:

Basic setup of peli. Organizer in lid. In the main area: plates/bowls nestled within skillet on the top. Coffee mug (down one, gotta find it) on left. MSR nesting pots on right. Coleman two burner basic stove center/lower left. Remnants from last year's propane (can fit at least one more bottle in there), olive oil, jet boil fuel-jet boil is always in the truck but is used for coffee and such when camping, little lantern, hand crank radio (in the black bag) and broom.

Close up of the lid: From left to right, top to bottom: basic spices (chili pepper, salt/pepper & more pepper), handi wipes & pot cleaning towels, sponge, camp soap, drying towel. 2nd row: sterno (emergency crap), matches and a headlamp in the long pocket, far right pocket has a set of battery power speakers for an ipod and some extra head lamps. 3rd row: coozies for beer...I mean beverages, matches & lighters, batteries, and more batteries...

With the stove removed you see the two ghetto fabulous plastic storage bins* (*these suck and need to be replaced but after the last camping trip I do what we all pretty much do, made a note of it and then promptly packed it up). In the storage bins you have utensils-both plastic and a set of the coleman camping forks/knives/spoons, spatula, serving spoon, papertowels, toilet paper emergency reserve, more batteries, more matches, random condiments procured from various fast food restaurants, etc. The stainless steel plates/bowls that were nestled in the puke green bag inside the skillet are also pulled out and on top of the stove.

Packed up, but would be remiss if I didn't also add in a few more items that typically go with this case:
-Coleman camp kitchen thing (walmart special)
-REI roll up table
-Sears camp awning

Add to that the standard camp chairs and you're pretty much done.
The pelican normally rides on the Disco's roof rack. Despite all the stuff in it I don't find it to be all that heavy. It's not optimally packed right now but I am pretty happy with it as a basic camp kitchen. The lid organizer is key, that was the normal salivation at EE's website for awhile before buying one.

Hope that helps.
r-
Ray

 

[mvbeggs]

I am looking for help and Ideas on a kitchen set up.
My goal is to keep everything in a pelican case so it can ride on the outside of the truck if need be.
I would like it to be a simple because most of the time I am setting it up at night and it gets repacked after breakfast.
I am using a 1650 Pelican case and do not want to go much bigger then that. 28.57" X 17.52" X 10.62
As you can see from the pic below my current strategy of just letting everything find its own way is not working out.
Any suggestions ?

Here's how AT organized their Pelican case kitchen: Post #14

New-Chaser-Kitchen: Photos shown in post #14

 

[Fivespddisco]

Hope that helps.
r-
Ray

Yes it did
Thank you!! The organizer in lid is a MUST.

 

[Fivespddisco]

Here's how AT organized their Pelican case kitchen: Post #14

New-Chaser-Kitchen: Photos shown in post #14

WOW is all I can say at this point. Thank you for the link.

 

[Disco2Guy]

Justin, I also use a 1650 with lid case for my camp kitchen. Mostly it's equipment, but I keep a couple packets of instant oatmeal and a few other instant, non-perishable foods as emergency.

The kit includes:

Primus Alte stove with a single burner & grill
REI camp roll table 29"x7"x5"
Small fry pan
Small pot for boiling water
Backpacker skillet, fry pan
Folding dual tub sink
3x 16.4 fl. oz Coleman propane canisters
HD Aluminum foil
Chinet large paper plates
16 oz. Plastic cups
Metal tongs
Sponge/scour pad
Coghlan's Camp Stove Toaster

The lid holds:

Plastic utensils
Titanium sporks
Hobo utensils
Condiments
Spices/Salt/Pepper (the humidity proof ones are great)
Trash bags
Wet wipes
Power Bars

I always pack the stove first, against the back of the case. That way when the case is lifted by the handle it doesn't crush anything under it. The propane canisters go on the far right. The REI folding table is what makes the whole thing work. It fits just in front of the stove, then I add the foil, tongs, apron, paper towels, etc. on top of it. The skillet/pans and toaster sit on top of the stove. Room is left open for larger items in the lid case when shut.

I use a 1560 (I think) for food storage. I always repackage my food into ziplock bags to keep loose food (like cookies) contained. A lot of packaging doesn't collapse as you eat food (again think Chips Ahoy), which is another reason to use the ziplock bags. The Pelicans also have the added advantage of being airtight, and helps to keep the critters away if you leave the case out (and closed of course). I'd actually like to see how they stand up against a bear, not with me nearby though!

Here's my setup on the Rubicon back in 2009.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nnplimqCMH8/SrcwquA6hKI/AAAAAAAAACo/a0Lq7ZzWpgs/s912/P9170379.JPG

And the dunes at Pismo:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bQJ78FZUc5s/S_qwo-5XPvI/AAAAAAAAAKs/0NMb3jMBliY/s912/P5210202.JPG

 

[DividingCreek]

I used a larger military Hardigg 13x28x32 and it holds plates, paper towels, dutch oven, full size skillet, 2 coleman 2 burner propane stoves, spices, coffee, 10 cup stovetop percolator, coffee cups, a back up french press, utensils, small propane bottles and room left over for other dry foods. Space isn't an issue with my setup....

 

[Fivespddisco]

Justin, I also use a 1650 with lid case for my camp kitchen. Mostly it's equipment, but I keep a couple packets of instant oatmeal and a few other instant, non-perishable foods as emergency.

The kit includes:

Primus Alte stove with a single burner & grill
REI camp roll table 29"x7"x5"
Small fry pan
Small pot for boiling water
Backpacker skillet, fry pan
Folding dual tub sink
3x 16.4 fl. oz Coleman propane canisters
HD Aluminum foil
Chinet large paper plates
16 oz. Plastic cups
Metal tongs
Sponge/scour pad
Coghlan's Camp Stove Toaster

The lid holds:

Plastic utensils
Titanium sporks
Hobo utensils
Condiments
Spices/Salt/Pepper (the humidity proof ones are great)
Trash bags
Wet wipes
Power Bars

I always pack the stove first, against the back of the case. That way when the case is lifted by the handle it doesn't crush anything under it. The propane canisters go on the far right. The REI folding table is what makes the whole thing work. It fits just in front of the stove, then I add the foil, tongs, apron, paper towels, etc. on top of it. The skillet/pans and toaster sit on top of the stove. Room is left open for larger items in the lid case when shut.

I use a 1560 (I think) for food storage. I always repackage my food into ziplock bags to keep loose food (like cookies) contained. A lot of packaging doesn't collapse as you eat food (again think Chips Ahoy), which is another reason to use the ziplock bags. The Pelicans also have the added advantage of being airtight, and helps to keep the critters away if you leave the case out (and closed of course). I'd actually like to see how they stand up against a bear, not with me nearby though!

Here's my setup on the Rubicon back in 2009.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nnplimqCMH8/SrcwquA6hKI/AAAAAAAAACo/a0Lq7ZzWpgs/s912/P9170379.JPG

And the dunes at Pismo:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bQJ78FZUc5s/S_qwo-5XPvI/AAAAAAAAAKs/0NMb3jMBliY/s912/P5210202.JPG

Thank you very much for the list and the tips!
Have a look at my new grill, It may look familiar.

 

[Fivespddisco]

Update

With less then 2 weeks away from the Easter Expo I have decided to use 2 cases.
One will hold the stove and cooking gear the other will hold the food.

Things are coming along good with the grill case. I just need to build some dividers.

I went with this Primus grill

It will let me cook with pots and pans, But I know what your saying you can not Grill on it. So I bought this $16 wonder from Wallmart.

And you flip it over to get a smooth surface. Who wants eggs?

Link
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stansport-Cast-Iron-Griddle/16224740?adid=1500000000000027727770

 

[1leglance]

great looking setup but I gotta wonder if you really need 3 propane bottles? Even if you carry one that is a bit low you only need 1 other backup to cover quiet a few days of travel.

The grill on the stove is a cool idea.

I also use 1 pelican for gear & 1 for dry foods, works great and makes it easy to get snacks & quick lunch stuff out.

 

[loren85022]

We roll with a 3rd one too. It's for the guy next to us who forgot to pack properly. Usually can barter for something tasty.


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