The FJ Cruiser does not have the most spacious interior and I've been using a pelican case for my chuck box. It's bulkiness relegated it to the roof rack.
I looks awesome up there.
Really.
It's also a complete pain in the ass to stop somewhere and break out the cooking kit just to simply fix something eat.
I wanted something different than what I had. I've been shifting away from hard cases for most gear to allow more flexibility in packing between the FJ and the R1200GS. The soft bags for motorcycles were working rather well in the back of the truck. Very easy to maneuver through the FJ's suicide doors. So what about a soft chuck box?
Unobtanium. At least one that fits my needs. The Camp Chef Sherpa is close. Really close. However the frame that supports the built-in table presents the same problem of trying to shove a pelican case through the FJ's suicide doors. Other makes of soft chuck boxes have long since gone out of production. Custom production of one was simply too expensive and I simply do not have the tools, talent, and time to make one. I can repurpose what's already out there though and I found what I needed close to home. Excluding the stove it's about the size of a backpack.
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Overland Oil Bag & Cooking Kit Bag.
I looks awesome up there.
Really.
It's also a complete pain in the ass to stop somewhere and break out the cooking kit just to simply fix something eat.
I wanted something different than what I had. I've been shifting away from hard cases for most gear to allow more flexibility in packing between the FJ and the R1200GS. The soft bags for motorcycles were working rather well in the back of the truck. Very easy to maneuver through the FJ's suicide doors. So what about a soft chuck box?
Unobtanium. At least one that fits my needs. The Camp Chef Sherpa is close. Really close. However the frame that supports the built-in table presents the same problem of trying to shove a pelican case through the FJ's suicide doors. Other makes of soft chuck boxes have long since gone out of production. Custom production of one was simply too expensive and I simply do not have the tools, talent, and time to make one. I can repurpose what's already out there though and I found what I needed close to home. Excluding the stove it's about the size of a backpack.
Blue Ridge Overland Gear Overland Oil Bag & Cooking Kit Bag.
- Nice and compact
- The lining on the oil bag is perfect for the pots, plates, etc. just in case I have to pack quick with them dirty/greasy.
- The front lacing holds the cooking kit well but I may cut some longer paracord to make securing it a little easier.
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