Kitchen Kit/Chuck Box

[ETAV8R]

I've got one of those Frontier Play Kitchen Dry boxes too. I don't care for it. Too heavy for my needs. I am going back to using the yellow topped plastic totes. I take 2-3 on trips. One has kitchen stuff only, one has my stove and misc camp items, the last one is for carrying firewood. I can stack two in my camper and then one in front. They fit perfect in my FWC Finch and leave a bit more room for other stuff. I may be trading my the Frontier Play with a friend but if I don't it will be up for sale.

 

[Honu]

I found it pretty light for the size won't be as light as the yellow top setups of course once loaded takes two though
I like it for the extra horizontal space also and easy to get into and out of at normal level things in drawers etc..
for sure we all have dif needs as this thread shows ! I did the pelican thing and did not like it at all ? this is the best for me so far but always thinking looking at ideas

 

[4wd Vanny]

Fat Max by Stanley.

Pots, pans, lids, garbage sacks, cutting board, table clothes, rubber gloves down below.
Spices, plastic forks, spoons, knives, measuring cups in the middle.
Up top in the pull out tray are spatulas, spoons, big knives, lighter, tongs.
Under the tray is foil, plastic wrap, plastic baggies, koozies.

 

[MicahB]

I was looking at those to help organize our camping equipment but the reviews were pretty lack luster.

Have you used it long and would you buy it again knowing what you know now?

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[4wd Vanny]

I was looking at those to help organize our camping equipment but the reviews were pretty lack luster.

Have you used it long and would you buy it again knowing what you know now?

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I like it. I've used about a dozen times. Obviously it's meant for tools so it should hold up over time since it's packed mostly of plastic items. It was a Christmas gift from my brother. Don't know if I would spend $75.00 personally on it just for a chuck box, but like I said it was a gift and I asked for it. It really doesn't take up much room in the back of the truck either. It has a smaller footprint than the old plastic tub I previously used. And I don't have to dig to the bottom just to find a spoon.

 

[GordoSmasho]

I used one of these a few years ago for work. They are pretty tough. Before I got a sprinter for work I hauled around my tools in my xj and this served me well carrying over 60lbs of tools and hardware. I'm sure it will hold up fine for this us as long as it is not abused. It is a bit awkward to open at first, but once you get used to the leverages needed, it is second nature.

 

[empeg9000]

My Camp Kitchen

Hey guys. I am new here and just came across this thread so I thought I would share my camp kitchen. You all make some pretty sweet stuff so mine pales in comparison to some things here.
I built the Grubby Two from Bluesky Kitchens. It has worked out well for me. I have used it 4 or 5 times since I built it last year. It seems durable and it's pretty light. The whole thing takes me about a minute to set up if that.
Here it is all stored.

The two seperate boxes

The you take the stands off the boxes

Now the boxes are on the stands

Here it is with the counter top installed

All put together

Here it is in use last summer on it's first trip

 

[Wainiha]

^You're camping in luxury. That is pretty slick.

 

[RangerXLT]

Haha I think everyone on here camps in luxury compared to some camping styles.


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[empeg9000]

Its a pretty sweet set up. It is lux compared to when I used to camp two up on my BMW RT. Then it was a tent, Big Agnes sleeping bags and pads,two Kermit chairs, and a jet boil.
The wife finally got tired of that. I would rather camp in luxury than not camp at all!

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[Wainiha]

Haha I think everyone on here camps in luxury compared to some camping styles.


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No kidding! I don't have any of the cool gear that I see here on Expo.

 

[RangerXLT]

Nothing?


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[Wainiha]

Some Quickfists...

No shell for my Tacoma. No tent. RTT or otherwise. No kitchen chuck box. I have tools. Not in a nice setup for the truck though. I'm looking to make a custom molle setup in the xtracab. Need to organize the tools and REALLY need a 1st aid kit. Also a tank for emergency water. I'm on a small island, no expo like you guys. Tsunami preparedness is what I'm here for. The ideas here transfer over. When 80 feet of water is above my roof I'll be in the hills. "Expedition Style" living.

 

[Honu]

moved off island about 8 years ago (Maui/Lanai) never needed much camping gear out there unless we went up country like Poli Poli area got cold otherwise plenty water really close etc.
I miss that kinda camping lots of friends come by good fishing etc..

used to keep plenty T.P for dock strikes and stuff gallon shoyu 50lb bag rice WE SET ! ahahahha when Iniki hit we had a slow down for a few days not sure how long you been on Kauai they got hit hard though ! just had a good purifier plenty streams etc.. but wanted to purify it be safe

our camp kit was blue tarp some chairs some water can cooler and thats about it collected all the kiawe we wanted for fires cooking maybe brought bag of charcoal and chunk of grate material to cook on spear fishing and rod fishing gear of course !

not sure how open it all is anymore ? used to be better back in the 80s 90s no fees most places seems some time mid 90s fees started popping up and places started closing down

of course why you always go with a rod and put it out that way ya fishing not camping ahhahaha sure its the same on Kauai

 

[Wainiha]

Yeah that's how Honu. Same way we camp. I need a purifier though. Any thoughts on the UV kine integrated into the water bottle lid?

The fishing pole is key nowadays. It's illegal to drive on the beach, but the pole gives you the pass. Poles, mask and spear, knife and a pot to cook in. And everything you said. I think most locals here can camp/survive in the typical way we do.

I was here since 6 months old with my mom. Came from Cali after my dad finished building our house in '76 Wainiha, Kauai.

My parents house has a plug in for a generator back up. After Iniki it was just plug in and fire up the fridge, TV, Washer. We were styling.