Must admit, when tent camping, we used totes, in fact, have always used totes, except when flying, then I use suitcases. They can squash down whereas suitcases are rigid

 

We consolidated some stuff into a plastic 3 drawer unit (Steralyte), Most of it is kitchen stuff, but also bug spray, flashlights, rope, etc. Works great, goes right on the picnic table! Can also face it outwards at one of the doors.

 

I like the drawer idea! One of the things I like about my Rubermade tote is that it has the door on the side, it also worked nice on the table top. I used to have a shelf in it, the kind you use in kitchen cabinets. I took it out to use elsewhere, but really should get another. But either way, in my Juke, it might be too cramped to hold something so large and boxy, in addition to the ice chest. If I had a camper, I'd be using that tote for sure, and would totally consider those drawers you're talking about, sounds like a great organizer!

 

We have a Subaru Forester, which fortunately fits everything for us. I don't think I could fit all of our stuff in a Juke... Good for you to find a way! (when I went car shopping, I specifically made sure we had enough cargo room for all of our camp stuff! Had been driving a 2006 Tuscon)

 

I did that when I shopped for my previous car, I wanted cargo space and ability to tow our pop up. This last time, I considered the rogue, I did like the space, but wasn't enjoying the ride. I rationalized that since being a single, older female, I probably wouldn't be going camping anymore. I just ended up missing it too much, so researched tents. My son and granddaughters are camping with me on this upcoming trip.

I do wish I could get the little camper I'm looking at, but it will have to wait. But after assessing my gear, I'm thinking my Juke can handle it. I'll have to get a pic of it when loaded up, and post it.

 

How about these. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keywords-3-selected/s?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Squeeze-eezy&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AB01J1NJ3Y0%7CB071GX2MH8%7CB071KHRJ9L%2Cssx%3Arelevance&store_ref=SPONSORED_SEARCH_AC33743U65UPXB&store_ref=SPONSORED_SEARCH_AC33743U65UPXB&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=5525970907818403459&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=plastic+bags+for+clothes+storage&hsa_cr_id=7815059950702&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&lp_asins=B01J1NJ3Y0&lp_mat_key=plastic%20bags&lp_query=plastic%20bags%20for%20clothes%20storage


Its on Amazon. Although its in pound sterling (£), you will probably also see it on Amazon in $. Good idea for space saving

 

They cost an arm and a leg, but I'm sold on Pelican Storm cases for camping. They're super durable and waterproof and they come in enough sizes that you can find a size that just fits your needs. All the kitchen stuff in one, all the tools in another, etc. I keep looking for deals on eBay and other sites so I'll eventually have all the medium to large sizes. That way, whatever the trip dictates that I need, I'll have a box to fit my stuff.

As far as not having room in a car, I'm pretty sure all but the smallest cars can get a trailer hitch put on - and a hitch mounted rack can do wonders for hauling extra gear.

 

Thank you MacGyver for the pictures, very helpful!:vs_cool:

 

My father used a home made chuck box, it was nice, but very big, bulky, and heavy. Totes can be the same, depending on the size. I'm thinking for this trip, I'm going to try using the large duffle. Hoping to have some cover over the picnic table, either a screen house or canopy.

 

Chuck boxes are great - until changes in gear don't work with what you have. After building a few (years ago), I went with totes of different sizes. The Pelican Storm cases are just the latest evolution for me. Makes me wonder what's next...

 

That's true. In my father's case though, he built it after he established his/our camping needs. He pretty much had the same setup, and basically by then was camping at the few favorite parks: Assateague SP, Shads Landing SP, and Codorus SP. It was all pretty routine. I on the other hand can't decide between tote and duffle, lol. I'm going to take this up coming trip, first in tent in many years to use as sounding board. Actually, if I can get a little camper, I would most likely stick with tote, but car/tent camping is a different animal.

 

Well, I changed my mind and switched back to the tote. I'll be using the large duffle for my bedding instead. So I packed my camp box to use set up on the table during camping. This will be left outside. Now to work on getting up the pic, if I can.

 

This is it! I have a Coleman stove bag that holds my stove, griddle, and propane tanks. I also made up a smaller coffee tote, holds coffee pot, and all coffee essentials. My picnic tote will carry all else, including dry foods. And then of course the ice chest.

 

That's not too different than how I do it with my Pelican cases. Little stuff like utensils, foil, detergent, etc. in a Plano organizer, the rest in whatever size case I need for the trip I'm going on. On solo trips I'm not much on cooking... well... no matter what kind of trip I'm on, I'm not much on cooking, so most of my food is dehydrated. Takes up very little space. On group trips I'm blessed to have some real outdoor gourmets doing all the cooking.

 

subscribed, this seems like a very interesting thread

 

Indeed, very interesting thread

 

There are a few things that you can do in your kitchen redesign to enhance its general capacity, for instance, including more cupboards or stretching out your current cupboards to the roof can help give more storage room...








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Hi

We use these harder boxes called wolf packs, dunno of you have these in the States they stack very well.

Hope that helps.

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They look very similar to the Pelican Storm cases I use. I'd never heard of them before but they do seem to be available here - just searched "front runner cases" and, sure enough, their site popped up.

(Not sure why, but towing companies sure seem to like to throw their links on this site.)

 

We like camping.

Plus here in South Africa we have really big animals so you need something sturdy that can take a beating when things get dangerous.

We also have 4X4 trailers that are designed with to specifically fit these wolf traps.

 

It just occurred to me that I never mentioned how my camp kitchen worked out. I believe in another thread I posted pics of my juke all packed up. The camp box (bin/tote, as I interchange names, lol) fit fine. Between the two bins, as pictured, I had chosen to pack into the larger black one. The other one was smaller (it's same type, just smaller and blue), and though would have packed nicer in my car, the footprints were the same and the larger one fit everything I wanted to pack in it and then some extra. The kitchen box & stove worked well setup on the picnic table in the screened house (dishpan sat on top of that), while the smaller coffee box (a much smaller bin of a different kind) stored under my coffee station setup inside my tent (can be seen in pics in yet another thread). So, I'm sorry pics are all split up now, but I had reasons for new threads, they were used in appropriate topics.
Anyway, all worked out well, and I'm looking forward to planning a spring and a fall trip at least in 2019. Oh, and yeah, the duffle worked great for carrying my glamp-style bedding, lol.

 

Gotta love it when a reorganization works like you expected it to.

 

I use a chuck box...Chuck boxes are great

 

I always use totes and I also use suitcase sometime. It definitely depends on you. If you want to hear from me I will say to use totes.

 

I don't have any idea about it. So following

 

I've been using waterproof duffle bags. The Drywater Adventure

brand has stood up to the abuse I have dealt it.

 

Welcome to the forum from Colorado; TentWhisperer...

I use multiple hard cases from Harbor freight;

Along with a small table and food stored in, critter resistant, ammo cams...
Transported by a 4WD (NOT awd) Ford explorer (since the Jeep is in storage)...
...Tried a chuck box but the box itself was too heavy and awkward.

Enjoy!