I have the one my dad built 30 years ago we took when I was young. Now I take my son camping and we use the same stove, lantern and pots/dishes from so long ago. These things are great!
Fantastic design. Minimalist box that holds all with room to spare. Someone mentioned using the legs as stretcher handles to carry… genius. Really enjoyed your video on site.
Great chuck box and demo. I grew up using them boat and car camping in the PNW and Alaska. My Grandfather and Dad would often build new ones to fit changing needs. I have made several over the years as well. The ones I still use started out as wooden apple boxes and are about 1/2 the size of yours to keep the weight down. One for the stove and kitchen gear and the other as a grub and overflow box. Easier for the kids and wives to haul around and pack in the canoe.
I knew right away I would love it. That adjustable turnbuckle to level shelf is genius. You must be Canadian from the way you said 'out'. Its a shibboleth for Canadians! What fun to canoe and camp, the ultimate outdoor adventure! I love water and swimming. Your dog and son must really enjoy the outdoors with you, wonderful! I liked the camping box very much. Its simple, lightweight, and very functional with front and back flaps. The raised leg concept was unique - only place I have seen that. I would suggest a few add ons: 1. Check out Novice DIYer and Pungo Prairie Chuck boxes. They both have made a large and small one. See all 4 videos. Best ones I have seen so far on UA-cam. And I've seen about 75 so far. 2. On Novice DIYer, he had some flat clips that screwed on to the side of the box to hook on a shelf. Use that concept. 3. Pungo Prairie had the best interior organization in the lid and flaps. He did a lot of outdoor camping so you see a distilled version of his years of experience. Its a genius build and looks very simple and is compact and light. He wins First Prize. The goal is to keep it compact, light, strong, but highly functional. 4. I would add a small faucet with a foot pump (not hand pump) that feeds off a water jug on the ground. Stick the faucet anywhere, and the tube goes into the jug below. Make a hole in your back counter, pop a small metal food container in there as a sink flush with the counter. Put a wood cover over the sink for prep work and take it off to do dishes. Use a collapsible tub, roasting pan, or a food container in steel. 5. Consider some magnetic strips from Harbor Freight $2 each for knives and metal stuff. 6. Consider an aluminum portable table for the box instead of those long wood poles which are heavier.
What a great idea; I had not thot of this, you've got me thinking of building one. I especially like how it accomodates the Coleman 425. Much prefer liquid fuel over propane tanks. Thank you for sharing this!
Impressive. I've been gathering ideas and like how you designed the legs. One thought,. T-nuts inside the box and eyebolts through the legs and there's no need to open the box to attach/detach.
Really nice idea, maybe only one little comment... on the last step, when you need to remove the bolts, it might be preferable to use them the other way, nuts inside, this way you remove nuts before storage and retrieve out bolts from the exterior. Also, with a simple anchorage parts, maybe the legs can be use as handle on each sides for carrying the unit on a longer distance without hassle. But I repeat, really nice idea!!!
On the inside of the box, I'd install "T-nuts" then install the bolts for the legs from the outside. Possibly weld the wing nuts to the bolt head. Then you don't need to play around with putting the bolts in from the inside. Just a thought.
Great job! I built one for myself (for motorbike use), and I can truly appreciate the work you've done 😉 Just a suggestion concerning the foot bolts: I saw that you had to reopen the box to remove the screws from the inside, to avoid injury. Why not replace your bolts with claw nuts, from inside the box, and wing screws from its outside? That way, you'd be able to remove/insert the screws easily, and above all, without having to re-open your box, except to store the dismantled screws. One more sub 🙂 ATB
I have one I think the design came from popular mechanics (A magazine in the USA) about 50 years ago. Since yours opens on both sides I would put triangle wood supports in the corners it will take up a little bit of room but not much. Also work with the legs a little I like the way you put the wood through the Handle but it’s not really easy to do unless you have your buddy there with you. Oh and I would make the legs so that You could slide them onto the top and it would be the same size as the top and some cool little fasteny type thing up there to hold them down. And how about making it so you have sliders under the main box so that you could Put those plastic wash tubs on them them and you can just slide them out for additional storage. Like little drawers. :-)
Use the legs as carry handles. Another idea is have the legs pivot at the top to lower it to the ground then rearrange 2 legs for other side. Have fun.
Having to empty the box to remove the legs is the only problem I see. Maybe hinge the legs and put stops on the box. Then the box could be raised, legs folded and removed and away you go!
I really love this but seems awfully hard to set up or take down for a single person to do. It would be great to keep in the car for car-camping if I could only figure out an easier leg system. Good work though, very well done.
really poor design. You have enough space to get the legs inside the box ... also you literally got everything out in order to disassemble the whole thing. I will base something more useful off of that design
I have the one my dad built 30 years ago we took when I was young. Now I take my son camping and we use the same stove, lantern and pots/dishes from so long ago. These things are great!
Fantastic design. Minimalist box that holds all with room to spare. Someone mentioned using the legs as stretcher handles to carry… genius. Really enjoyed your video on site.
Great design, I like the dual side usage. Good video!!!
Nice box I am going to build one .I also love the dog in the background 😂
That's what I call a crackin' bit of kit. Thanks for providing the dimensions but not getting lost in the detail of sawing and joining.
Great chuck box and demo. I grew up using them boat and car camping in the PNW and Alaska. My Grandfather and Dad would often build new ones to fit changing needs. I have made several over the years as well. The ones I still use started out as wooden apple boxes and are about 1/2 the size of yours to keep the weight down. One for the stove and kitchen gear and the other as a grub and overflow box. Easier for the kids and wives to haul around and pack in the canoe.
I knew right away I would love it. That adjustable turnbuckle to level shelf is genius.
You must be Canadian from the way you said 'out'. Its a shibboleth for Canadians!
What fun to canoe and camp, the ultimate outdoor adventure! I love water and swimming. Your dog and son must really enjoy the outdoors with you, wonderful!
I liked the camping box very much. Its simple, lightweight, and very functional with front and back flaps. The raised leg concept was unique - only place I have seen that.
I would suggest a few add ons:
1. Check out Novice DIYer and Pungo Prairie Chuck boxes. They both have made a large and small one. See all 4 videos. Best ones I have seen so far on UA-cam. And I've seen about 75 so far.
2. On Novice DIYer, he had some flat clips that screwed on to the side of the box to hook on a shelf. Use that concept.
3. Pungo Prairie had the best interior organization in the lid and flaps. He did a lot of outdoor camping so you see a distilled version of his years of experience. Its a genius build and looks very simple and is compact and light. He wins First Prize. The goal is to keep it compact, light, strong, but highly functional.
4. I would add a small faucet with a foot pump (not hand pump) that feeds off a water jug on the ground. Stick the faucet anywhere, and the tube goes into the jug below. Make a hole in your back counter, pop a small metal food container in there as a sink flush with the counter. Put a wood cover over the sink for prep work and take it off to do dishes. Use a collapsible tub, roasting pan, or a food container in steel.
5. Consider some magnetic strips from Harbor Freight $2 each for knives and metal stuff.
6. Consider an aluminum portable table for the box instead of those long wood poles which are heavier.
Nice box! I need one that's very compact (one-burner stove), and your setup has given me some ideas for it. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks man. Reminds me of the Boy Scout camp boxes of old.
Nice job, very well thought out and looks perfect for the application.
I have a kitchen box too love how you added the legs Great hack may have to try that with mine
What a great idea; I had not thot of this, you've got me thinking of building one. I especially like how it accomodates the Coleman 425. Much prefer liquid fuel over propane tanks. Thank you for sharing this!
Impressive. I've been gathering ideas and like how you designed the legs. One thought,. T-nuts inside the box and eyebolts through the legs and there's no need to open the box to attach/detach.
7m months later and I was thinking this same thing. It can even be retrofit with the T-Nuts
Great job on the camp box.
Great idea, thanks from Norway
Really nice idea, maybe only one little comment... on the last step, when you need to remove the bolts, it might be preferable to use them the other way, nuts inside, this way you remove nuts before storage and retrieve out bolts from the exterior. Also, with a simple anchorage parts, maybe the legs can be use as handle on each sides for carrying the unit on a longer distance without hassle. But I repeat, really nice idea!!!
A much more modern version of our Boy Scout kitchen box from 1962-63.
Exact box Boy Scouts use today.
On the inside of the box, I'd install "T-nuts" then install the bolts for the legs from the outside. Possibly weld the wing nuts to the bolt head. Then you don't need to play around with putting the bolts in from the inside. Just a thought.
This is incredible man.
Great job! I built one for myself (for motorbike use), and I can truly appreciate the work you've done 😉
Just a suggestion concerning the foot bolts: I saw that you had to reopen the box to remove the screws from the inside, to avoid injury. Why not replace your bolts with claw nuts, from inside the box, and wing screws from its outside? That way, you'd be able to remove/insert the screws easily, and above all, without having to re-open your box, except to store the dismantled screws.
One more sub 🙂
ATB
I have one I think the design came from popular mechanics (A magazine in the USA) about 50 years ago. Since yours opens on both sides I would put triangle wood supports in the corners it will take up a little bit of room but not much. Also work with the legs a little I like the way you put the wood through the Handle but it’s not really easy to do unless you have your buddy there with you. Oh and I would make the legs so that You could slide them onto the top and it would be the same size as the top and some cool little fasteny type thing up there to hold them down. And how about making it so you have sliders under the main box so that you could Put those plastic wash tubs on them them and you can just slide them out for additional storage. Like little drawers. :-)
I think if you add a nice handle to the top may help with taking down. Thanks for the ideals ✌
already gave thumbs up at 13 second mark! I love the legs = brilliant!
Very cool idea!
This is incredible man
Use the legs as carry handles. Another idea is have the legs pivot at the top to lower it to the ground then rearrange 2 legs for other side. Have fun.
Great video. Thanks
Your camp box is called a Chuck Box that is the exact box the Boy Scouts have been using for since 1960s.
This is bomb. Exactly the simplistic design I am looking for. N
You should use some t track on the sides so you don't have to open it back up to get the bolts out
I agree and was going to suggest the same thing.
nice job good work its perfect
well done!!!!!!!
I had a similar one but not as good.good job
Having to empty the box to remove the legs is the only problem I see. Maybe hinge the legs and put stops on the box. Then the box could be raised, legs folded and removed and away you go!
Love it!
Where did you get the pots and skillet that nest ?
The dog down by the lake never moved??
very nice
Fantastic build! Where did you find the housing for the adjustable eyebolts (mounted on the inside of the box)? Thanks!
Lot of work taking it apart ?
Only about a minute or so, not to difficult
Sir, can you help me out with the hardware that holds the legs?
Muito bom!!! Simples e funcional
I really love this but seems awfully hard to set up or take down for a single person to do. It would be great to keep in the car for car-camping if I could only figure out an easier leg system. Good work though, very well done.
Great set-up, but looks too be a pain in the butt for a single person the set-up and take down....
Joli
Great box, horrible legs lol. Gotta be a better stand
really poor design. You have enough space to get the legs inside the box ... also you literally got everything out in order to disassemble the whole thing. I will base something more useful off of that design