How many Action Packer[s] in an LJ?

[Calin.Macrinici]

For people who use them, which and how many Action Packers can you store (not stacked) in an LJ with the rear seat in place? I am thinking I could fit two 8gal ones, probably even two 24gal, I am just if I could slide them in length wise, because of the angle of the rear seat.

Oh, and in the spirit of asking too much, if you have pictures I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[nwoods]

With the rear seat in, I can fit two, but I have a platform that raises the floor, and since the seat back is sloped, that reduces the net depth available. I don't have a great photo of that condition, but this might give you a sense of scale:

With the rear seat out, and the entire platform in place, I can fit a lot:

 

[Calin.Macrinici]

Thanks for the reply and the pictures, Nathan! It looks like all of them are the 8gal ones, right? I don't think a 24gal would fit in the back lengthwise like that. The bottom picture with the two of them next to each other and the stove between looks like what I was thinking about. Can you fit the kitchen stuff in one 8gal OK or do you need two? Pots and pans, dishes, spices and all? I am torn between space for two (8gal) and usability (24gal), I don't want to get one of them just to have to take it back to get another, so the more information I can gather beforehand the better.

Thanks again,

 

[nwoods]

I think the 24gallon is too big. I have one, and use it for firewood, but I store that on the rear tire rack.

I can fit my whole kitchen set up in the smaller Action Packer. I use one for Kitchen, one for Gear (like lanterns, fuel canisters, head lamps, and so forth), and one for Tools and Parts. I tend to overpack

 

[Calin.Macrinici]

Overpack indeed, at least it stacks up nicely! That picture with all your gear sprawled behind the Jeep is priceless.

Thanks a lot for the info and the pictures, they are indeed worth a thousand words

 

[Jakes01234]

Please tell me those last few pics aren't just weekend campouts? Hahaha
Do you leave for a months?
That's an insane amount of stuff you have shoe horned into your vehicle..
I like seeing the vehicles used for there intended uses.. keep on keepin on..

 

[nwoods]

Well, all that stuff includes tools and spares for just about any situation. And enough gear and food for four people. I haven't noticed any significant change in my gear load out requirements on multi-climate trips if it's a quick weekend or a two week excursion. Seems to take about the same amount of stuff!