Portable gear storage bins. What you got?

I recently ordered the Rux 70L essentials kit that was on sale. Over priced for what it is but a good set up. I have a ton of paddling, camping and hiking gear that is stored in plastic totes and laundry baskets.

I was primarily deciding between the Rux and the Radius gearbox 5500. Both fold flat for storage but the Rux sold me for portability.

Many good options out there for gear storage and I will eventually get a burly overland type bin that will stay in the truck.

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/tools/expensive-gear-box-versus-plastic-bin/#

 

Cheap stackable Husky boxes from Home Depot with clear, hinged lids. They nest when empty, too.

edit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5...ainer-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-248918/313861296

I have several 5 and one 12-gallon, although I'm only using the 5s currently. They don't stack under a tonneau, but you can fit them side by side to form a deck for your other gear. Having the clear lids makes it easy to tell the contents, and the seal is very good.

 

Jesus. $250 bucks to store gear? My climbing gear that's not in my pack is in 3 milk crates. Total cost minus the gear. Free. lol

 

I got milk crates too. Have used most configurations. Fully admit the Rux is over priced but I can pack it around and fold it flat. It also has many configuration options to add on, and increase the price lol.

One of the easiest and affordable options for gear is a wood divider in the truck configured to house your bins.

 

Plano sportsman totes. I added some d profile weatherstripping to the tops to make them water and dust proof. Economical and reliable.

 

9 gallon Rubbermaid tubs. They are short enough to fit under the bed rails (not the t track ones, the one you can build a platform on lower down) in the bed.

 

Nice mod to make the plano water and dust proof. I like the Plano totes.

 

For sure. I spent the better part of 6 years traveling in my old 1988 Toyota Van climbing all over North America. Maybe it's the old dirt bag in me but my rational was always do more with less. The van was organized but instead of spending extra money on "nicer" things I spent that money on gas so I cold get to the next climbing area. Now that I'm a respectable working 50 hours a week American again I do buy myself nice things. lol

 

Oh yes, the dirt bag life. I know some kayakers and climbers out here that did a lot of dumpster diving when they were younger. Very basic living to get out and do what matters. The best times I have had was doing more with less.

Now I want to return this stupid bag and just go paddling lol.

 

I'm about to head out the door to climb with my wife. lol

It was a calculated decision for me. I was 29 and was looking at what my retired life would be. I figured I could still climb when I was 65 but no way would I be climbing as hard as I was in my 30's. I'm a goal/plan orientated type of guy. So, after a few beers, I decided to save every penny for the next 3 months then put all my shit in storage and go on a 6 month road trip. That morphed into 6 years with me working, I'm a carpenter, about 2 months out of each year to get enough cash to go back to dirt bagging. Then I met my future wife and plans changed.

I'm almost 50 now. I don't and never will regret that decision.

 

I bought some used pelicans off eBay, so still pricey but way cheaper than new.

 

Plano Sportsman , cheap , durable, for the most part waterproof stock.

 

Just adding another option or two for those might be looking for a durable, collapsible gear box, that is cheaper than the RUX and the Radius gear box.

i checked out thenorthface base camp duffel at a shop today and it is a good option. Folds flat and has some options. Not as many bells and whistles as the RUX and Radius, but high quality. Comes in two sizes.

https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/...47/base-camp-gear-boxl-pNF0A81CC#pr-container

I noticed Ironman has some collapsible totes that would be useful but no description of the material composition, or durability rating, which makes me wary. Significantly cheaper though, and many companies make folding bins like this.

https://ironman4x4america.com/camping/containers/