on camp storage

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya guys i have a problem

now at the moment i have a kelly kettle and a coleman duel fuel lanturn and loads of other kit that cant fit in the ruck sack but also needs to be with me on camp if i am car camping and am not testing my skills. so how do i pack it well at the moment i just shot it in the boot of the car. now the only problem with this is the amount of runs i have to do from the car to my site. So this is were i here you say so get you self a wanigan well i would do but one making one out of wood to much hassle cos living at the rents and dont have time or money. So next solution is to buy a tool box

problem i cant seam to find any big enough to store a kelly and a lanturn up rite due to not wanting to store it lying down because could have feul in and also it wont roll about and possibly break if stood up.

so any ideas

drew

 

[SimonM]

I use one of these Drew...

Features and Benefits
Lid includes v-groove, two small parts compartments with transparent, high-impact lids
Wide heavy duty nickel plated metal latches
Extra large rubber coated wheels
Full size tote tray for storage of small tools, accessories


Product Details

Height 16",406.4mm
Length 24",609.6mm
Width 15",381mm

Whilst not deep enough for the Coleman lantern, you can bungee other boxes on top and lock it up with a couple of padlocks should the need arise.

It has wheels and an extending handle too. Very handy for arranging those luxury items that you take car camping.

I got mine from B & Q...

Simon

 

[bilmo-p5]

Handy for shopping, too!

 

[snozz]

Surely it has to have a nice pattern for shopping!

Seriously, why not a folding trolley along these lines here

Or one of these: here

Snozz

 

[drewdunnrespect]

yes i know simon i saw it at middlewood a long with rob an co's wooden ones and its what got me thinking

drew

 

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya snozz

thanks for the reply but the reson for not using one of those is because it also has to store little kit as well as big stuff

 

[snozz]

hiya snozz

thanks for the reply but the reson for not using one of those is because it also has to store little kit as well as big stuff

Wouldn't that give you an excuse to buy lots more bags and small boxes though ;-)

 

[drewdunnrespect]

hmmmm you have point sir but i do have a mother that says i all ready have to much kit so trying to find a solution with out scaring her

 

[sandbender]

"...So this is were i here you say so get you self a wanigan well i would do but one making one out of wood to much hassle cos living at the rents and dont have time or money..."

Really? you should try to build yourself a wannigan. These instructions are for a very straightforward and easy one, most of the cutting could be done by your timber supplier.

Carry it to your camp using a tumpline (instructions on that site), it looks nice, provides a nice seat and a work surface for small and fiddly projects or food prep.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

cheers sandbender i had seen that and i think your right i probably will have to but was just trying to find other soluctions

 

[Wayland]

Simple solution, get rid of the Coleman and use a candle lantern instead. Easier to carry and it doesn't blind every other poor soul in a five mile radius.

 

[Frogo]

Drew,

What you need is a coleman lantern carry case 295 red.

you can can get them on Ebay, Amazon or Coleman UK.

 

[Martyn]

What lantern is it Drew?

B&Q have lots of storage boxes, also try Staples. I would think £20 would see you sorted.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

wayland i do like your solution but do love me lanturn and martyn its the coleman 250 due fuel double mantle lantern

drew

 

[tombear]

I quite fancy making a Huson Bay Company cassette for the same perposes, just stumbled on some notes on making one.

http://www.fullchisel.com/alburnam17.htm

about half way down.

ATB

Tom

 

[Retired Member southey]

Brilliant, I feel a wannigan build coming on great link Sandbender,

 

[Oarsnpaddle]

I have just received this:

http://absolut-canoe.de/Kochen.php#FRAME CAMP KITCHEN

I haven't "tested" it yet, as I'm waiting for my sleeping bag to arrive so I can keep warm when out, but it's really nice. Just over 50cm square and 26 cm deep.

It's not exactly ultralight, but not heavy either. In fact, it's much lighter than one would think.

I have no other affilitation with Absolut Canoe than me being a happy customer, and I can't wait to try it out (it will be transported in my Adirondack Guide Boat). I am thinking of adding some leather "back pack" straps to it, so one could carry in on the back with a small drybag on top.

 

[sandbender]

"...just stumbled on some notes on making one...about half way down..."

That is nice.

"..I have just received this..."

And so is that.

 

[Oarsnpaddle]

Thank you

 

[para106]

Have a look in your nearest homebase. I got a 90ltr rigid plastic box with 2 wheels at one end & a snap down down lid. Holds all my gear when I'm car camping - you can sit on it too. A bit like this but grey & half the price - it's a very handy piece of stuff:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...ategory_root|Furniture+and+Homewares|16849245