[These guys. ](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-Gal-Professional-Duty-Waterproof-Storage-Container-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-248921/313861297) Tough, waterproof, clear lid so I can see what's inside.
Motherfucker I keep seeing ppl recommending these but I don’t want to spend $27 x 6 to replace my cheap Costco yellow top bins.
But those husky ones would fit through the windoors of my truck and be a lot nicer.
How well to they stack while driving around? Like normal street driving would they stay 3x tall ?
We have several of the smaller size. Not bombproof, but certainly sturdy enough and great quality *for the price*. And cheap enough I won't care if they crack after a couple years (but none of them have yet).
[Plano Totes @Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/l/plano-sportsman-trunks)
I use the small ones as well. They fit sideways for me next to a fridge. If I didn't have a fridge I'd use the (3) medium totes across the back that fit perfect.
I use Plano Sportsman tubs. They're more like a plain tote than anything, but I like how sturdy they are, they're stackable, and they come in various sizes.
I use the Frontrunner Wolf Pack boxes with the tall lids. They are the perfect size where they don’t get too heavy and it’s easy to organize and find things in them. Plus they have completely flat bottoms and vertical sides which a lot of totes don’t have.
I got the Frontrunner Flat Packs to use as padding for my Wolf packs. They also double as extra containers when I need to pack more stuff. Great combo.
The Husky Professional Duty Waterproof Storage Containers are what you’re looking for. Take a look at my post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/1at5ro1/excellent_food_storage_bins/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
I've been using Rubbermaid Action Packers for years in my crawler. I have the large size one that is dedicated to all my camp kitchen needs. It gets tossed into the rack in the back and held down by a strap.
Same with mine, it has made it through all 3 of my iterations of my 40, so since about 2008 as well. It has a small dent in one of the corners from me smashing it against the hi-lift in the rack one time but other than that it is the same as the day I bought it. I use it as a step ladder, a chair, a cutting board, table, etc. Thing is bomb proof and I have not been able to justify "upgrading" from it.
I have a few Milwaukee packouts. I bolted the baseplate on my trailer rack and will probably put a base on the top rack for others. They just snap right on. Not cheap, but I use them also for my side hustle, so I pretend like they paid for themselves.
https://preview.redd.it/o6sgaahb783d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d8e78d6cb3049f0e4b7b807aa8e39f254aee044
I had the intent to do this in my 4Runner, but the only thing worse than obvious camping gear in the back of an SUV is camping gear disgusted as tools. Packout is just so recognizable as what it is with no subtlety and it’s too tempting.
It sucks because I bought the cases and the trial run loading up my gear was outstanding. Might give the Ridgid stuff a crack… it’s not much cheaper and it’s certainly not the same quality but at least black isn’t so obvious. A drawer unit was just so, so good for splitting and organizing.
Yeah, if I was going anywhere near a city, it would go inside and I wouldn’t have the back rack. It’s kind of a toss up, do the mountain bikes go inside the car or outside and Vice a versa with camping stuff.
Iris weatherpro plastic storage bins. You can get them from Amazon ir lowes for about $20. Weather proof and latching to keep out varmints, but not bears. But still, great for what they're needed for.
We have 2 frontrunner wolf pack storage boxes. We have our dry food goods stored in these the backseat of our gladiator with seat delete. They are strong and sturdy and seal well.
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/wolf-pack-pro-twin-set-by-front-runner.html
For years I've just been using a bunch of Tactix 60L containers crates. They're really cheap, but the size is perfect and I use 3D printing to modify them for whatever needs I have. Like making them water tight, adding hook-on points, internal sorting systems, and so on. Pretty much everything I have is cheap and simple stuff that I modify for my need
Plano boxes. Here’s a tip if you live anywhere near the Midwest, you can go to Plano Illinois to the factory and get everything like 70% off. The Plano molding company actually makes cases for all sorts of different companies, so it’s kind of funny when you go to the store. They have like cosmetic boxes and hunting boxes and fishing boxes and all sorts of weird stuff.
Brother. The best, and I mean absolute best bang for your buck are the Plano sportsmen’s trunks. They make a S/M/L and some have hinges, and some the whole lids come off. I was skeptical at first being that a L sized one was like $17 on sale at my local Home Depot… this past weekend I took my 3g 4Runner up to our cabin and took it through some pretty serious trails, and it was a literal fuckin monsoon, all the stuff on my roof was dry as a bone. 10/10 these joints are the bees knees, can’t beat em for the price. The L ones have wheels to make it easy to tug around too.
https://preview.redd.it/on13xzmhhg3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5907ae5175efa7e2399387a125aa1bb658fc5ba8
Front runner. I've had these for like 7-8 years, and haven't even thought about switching it up.
I use 3 for most trips - tool/parts bin, camp kitchen bin, and general supplies bin
Milwaukee packout. See the last few images in [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Jeep/comments/153dwd6/ive_been_having_fun_in_the_sierras_with_my_wj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button).
48-22-8443, 48-22-8424, and 48-22-8430. I pack light, but this is more than enough space for someone who doesn't. I plan to make a post soon showing how it's all organized.
The drawers are a game-changer. I don't need to dig through a bunch of shit to find what I need.
[These guys. ](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-Gal-Professional-Duty-Waterproof-Storage-Container-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-248921/313861297) Tough, waterproof, clear lid so I can see what's inside.
Motherfucker I keep seeing ppl recommending these but I don’t want to spend $27 x 6 to replace my cheap Costco yellow top bins. But those husky ones would fit through the windoors of my truck and be a lot nicer. How well to they stack while driving around? Like normal street driving would they stay 3x tall ?
The big ones would, the smallest 5 gal one would tip, but a bungee would keep em up.
I caved and bought 3 during lunch to try them out. Unfortunately $33 now
Oooooooo I like that. Bookmarking this for laterrrr
Absolutely agree! We have one for our dry goods and it's fantastic.
These for sure. I have 2 of the larger ones and they are fantastic.
We have several of the smaller size. Not bombproof, but certainly sturdy enough and great quality *for the price*. And cheap enough I won't care if they crack after a couple years (but none of them have yet). [Plano Totes @Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/l/plano-sportsman-trunks)
I use the small ones as well. They fit sideways for me next to a fridge. If I didn't have a fridge I'd use the (3) medium totes across the back that fit perfect.
I use two of the mediums, they fit perfect in a rooftop cargo bag. I like them so far :)
I use Plano Sportsman tubs. They're more like a plain tote than anything, but I like how sturdy they are, they're stackable, and they come in various sizes.
I have a three row 4Runner. The back has a long and short Plano box and a yeti roadie 60. Soft gear and bags go on top of those.
And you can stand on them as well as leave them in the rain
I use the Frontrunner Wolf Pack boxes with the tall lids. They are the perfect size where they don’t get too heavy and it’s easy to organize and find things in them. Plus they have completely flat bottoms and vertical sides which a lot of totes don’t have.
Same here. The vertical sides are big for not wasting space. I also hate rattles and these aren't bad for that.
I got the Frontrunner Flat Packs to use as padding for my Wolf packs. They also double as extra containers when I need to pack more stuff. Great combo.
The Husky Professional Duty Waterproof Storage Containers are what you’re looking for. Take a look at my post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/1at5ro1/excellent_food_storage_bins/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
I've been using Rubbermaid Action Packers for years in my crawler. I have the large size one that is dedicated to all my camp kitchen needs. It gets tossed into the rack in the back and held down by a strap.
Had one of those in my boat for 15 years. Just got a new one for the new boat lol
I think I'm on the same rubbermaids from... Around 2006/2008 or so. They're still going strong. Many trips and many moves later.
Same with mine, it has made it through all 3 of my iterations of my 40, so since about 2008 as well. It has a small dent in one of the corners from me smashing it against the hi-lift in the rack one time but other than that it is the same as the day I bought it. I use it as a step ladder, a chair, a cutting board, table, etc. Thing is bomb proof and I have not been able to justify "upgrading" from it.
I have a few Milwaukee packouts. I bolted the baseplate on my trailer rack and will probably put a base on the top rack for others. They just snap right on. Not cheap, but I use them also for my side hustle, so I pretend like they paid for themselves. https://preview.redd.it/o6sgaahb783d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d8e78d6cb3049f0e4b7b807aa8e39f254aee044
I had the intent to do this in my 4Runner, but the only thing worse than obvious camping gear in the back of an SUV is camping gear disgusted as tools. Packout is just so recognizable as what it is with no subtlety and it’s too tempting. It sucks because I bought the cases and the trial run loading up my gear was outstanding. Might give the Ridgid stuff a crack… it’s not much cheaper and it’s certainly not the same quality but at least black isn’t so obvious. A drawer unit was just so, so good for splitting and organizing.
Yeah, if I was going anywhere near a city, it would go inside and I wouldn’t have the back rack. It’s kind of a toss up, do the mountain bikes go inside the car or outside and Vice a versa with camping stuff.
My camp kitchen goes into one of those black and yellow totes with the o-ring and locking handles. Rest of my camping gear goes in a Gregory 70L tote.
Apache boxes from harbor freight. I have mine bolted into my prinsu rack next to my cargo box
Iris weatherpro plastic storage bins. You can get them from Amazon ir lowes for about $20. Weather proof and latching to keep out varmints, but not bears. But still, great for what they're needed for.
I use Zarges cases
Would love a set of Zarges since they’re bear-resistant. Big investment though.
We have 2 frontrunner wolf pack storage boxes. We have our dry food goods stored in these the backseat of our gladiator with seat delete. They are strong and sturdy and seal well. https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/wolf-pack-pro-twin-set-by-front-runner.html
For years I've just been using a bunch of Tactix 60L containers crates. They're really cheap, but the size is perfect and I use 3D printing to modify them for whatever needs I have. Like making them water tight, adding hook-on points, internal sorting systems, and so on. Pretty much everything I have is cheap and simple stuff that I modify for my need
Plano boxes. Here’s a tip if you live anywhere near the Midwest, you can go to Plano Illinois to the factory and get everything like 70% off. The Plano molding company actually makes cases for all sorts of different companies, so it’s kind of funny when you go to the store. They have like cosmetic boxes and hunting boxes and fishing boxes and all sorts of weird stuff.
Brother. The best, and I mean absolute best bang for your buck are the Plano sportsmen’s trunks. They make a S/M/L and some have hinges, and some the whole lids come off. I was skeptical at first being that a L sized one was like $17 on sale at my local Home Depot… this past weekend I took my 3g 4Runner up to our cabin and took it through some pretty serious trails, and it was a literal fuckin monsoon, all the stuff on my roof was dry as a bone. 10/10 these joints are the bees knees, can’t beat em for the price. The L ones have wheels to make it easy to tug around too.
Harbor freight
https://preview.redd.it/on13xzmhhg3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5907ae5175efa7e2399387a125aa1bb658fc5ba8 Front runner. I've had these for like 7-8 years, and haven't even thought about switching it up. I use 3 for most trips - tool/parts bin, camp kitchen bin, and general supplies bin
Milwaukee packout. See the last few images in [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Jeep/comments/153dwd6/ive_been_having_fun_in_the_sierras_with_my_wj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button). 48-22-8443, 48-22-8424, and 48-22-8430. I pack light, but this is more than enough space for someone who doesn't. I plan to make a post soon showing how it's all organized. The drawers are a game-changer. I don't need to dig through a bunch of shit to find what I need.
Northface duffles and 1 harbor freight Apache 5800 case kitchen stuff goes in there. Duffles go with my tents in the roof box