Gear trunk ideas

[bowieknife50]

Does anybody have a recommendation for a trunk to store hunting gear in the truck for a trip out somewhere so things aren't just loose everywhere in the bed of the truck? I've just been using cheap plastic totes but the latches always give out and they're not secure at all. Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim


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[Desk Jockey]

I have one. Husky I believe. About 60 gallons. Heavy duty plastic and lockable. Works fine but...no wheels. That chest of mine is a heavy beast when loaded.

I saw a buddy with one of these dewalts and I am thinking about an upgrade due to wheel envy.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Tough-Chest-38-in-63-Gal-Mobile-Tool-Box-DWST38000/205502769

 

[Marine4life]

The new military foot lockers are great. You might be able to find one less expensive at a surplus shop. They have a hasp and double latches. I have shipped them around the world and my two are still rock solid. Use them for all my base camp gear.


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[Desk Jockey]

I have one. Husky I believe. About 60 gallons. Heavy duty plastic and lockable. Works fine but...no wheels. That chest of mine is a heavy beast when loaded.

I saw a buddy with one of these dewalts and I am thinking about an upgrade due to wheel envy.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Tough-Chest-38-in-63-Gal-Mobile-Tool-Box-DWST38000/205502769

So I bought one of these. Not sure what it’s height is but it is too tall to fit under my taneau cover. I think I am going to take it back and stick with my old one.

 

[silverbullet555]

I would probably look at the plano boxes that have the rubber seal. They run about $40 each, but are pretty sturdy. And, the seal is a nice touch. I believe it's the plane 1919.

Too big gets too heavy too fast.

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[Elkfitness]

I would probably look at the plano boxes that have the rubber seal. They run about $40 each, but are pretty sturdy. And, the seal is a nice touch. I believe it's the plane 1919.

Too big gets too heavy too fast.

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Agree with this!


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[Tower]

I've had good luck with this wheeled tote from Container store. Good tight lid with a foam weather seal. It fits under my roll-up tonneau cover on my F150.
Have quite a few of these Weathertite totes in different sizes in my garage holding gear, clothes, etc. Probably wouldn't recommend shipping them but day to day they are good.

103 qt. Weathertight Tote with Wheels | The Container Store

 

[silverbullet555]

I've had good luck with this wheeled tote from Container store. Good tight lid with a foam weather seal. It fits under my roll-up tonneau cover on my F150.
Have quite a few of these Weathertite totes in different sizes in my garage holding gear, clothes, etc. Probably wouldn't recommend shipping them but day to day they are good.

103 qt. Weathertight Tote with Wheels | The Container Store

I use a smaller version of the ziploc branded one for garage storage of hunting and sports stuff. Its black and keeps light out which I found can be good even when stored in storage units and garages.

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[Scrappy]

A 5x10 cargo trailer. I think I have way to much junk when I go hunting.

 

[Ohio Darin]

Rubbermaid Action Packer. Had the plano gear trunk and found it just too flimsy

 

[calimarine74]

i have one of these it works great
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-37-in-Mobile-Job-Box-Utility-Cart-Black-209261/203668066

 

[Superkodiak38]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Mo...66001f5-46cfa622-c9fdf7c29a18a716&athena=true

 

[Bughalli]

I've had good luck with this wheeled tote from Container store. Good tight lid with a foam weather seal. It fits under my roll-up tonneau cover on my F150.
Have quite a few of these Weathertite totes in different sizes in my garage holding gear, clothes, etc. Probably wouldn't recommend shipping them but day to day they are good.

103 qt. Weathertight Tote with Wheels | The Container Store

This is exactly what I've used for years. They used to offer these in dark grey as well. I liked that people couldn't see inside the dark grey ones. I bought about 15 of them and store all my hunting gear in them in the garage. The dark grey looks clean and organized. I really liked the foam seal to keep the dust (i.e. When in the back of a truck on a dirt road) and bugs out when sitting in the garage. Darn moths got in prior totes I used and damaged some of my wool hunting clothing. Nothing can get in theses. The 4 lock downs / clasps are pretty good, offering plenty of backup if one clasp gets bumped open. They stack and interlock very well. Pretty sturdy. I don't think I would stand on one, but sat on them plenty of times. I generally store them on shelves, I've stacked them 3 high with each having 40lbs of stuff in it and didn't have any issues.

 

[Bughalli]

They make them in all sizes. Most of mine are probably 25 & 50 liter size.
Clear Weathertight Totes Cases | The Container Store

 

[Bughalli]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8a/85/8b/8a858be80b311b5cfe6e2b589ed9c5b9.jpg

Pic of the grey ones. Not offered online, but they say stores may have them.

 

[MillCreekMike]

i have one of these it works great
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-37-in-Mobile-Job-Box-Utility-Cart-Black-209261/203668066

I have this too & I love it. Holds a lot of stuff and the wheels and handle make it easy to move around.

 

[silverbullet555]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ziploc-60-Qt-WeatherShield-Storage-Box-Black/45630858

Black and sealed.

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[nc358007]

I have this too & I love it. Holds a lot of stuff and the wheels and handle make it easy to move around.

Another vote for the Husky box.

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[explorefailure]

We have been using these sterilite totes in the back of the truck.

Sterilite Product Catalog

They have been through some intense rain with no issue. Also they allow you to run ratchet tie downs through them. So you can secure them down or even double stack them in your bed.

 

[DmrbigEshotT]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerPacker-45-Gallon-Truck-Box-Cargo-Bin/49591889

PowerPacker trunk. Essentially, this is the plastic version of truck tool box. The crew I went elk hunting with this Fall all ran them and they are legit. The are heavy duty plastic, solid hinges, and they snugly stack when on top of one another.