REI Chuckbox Camp Kitchen

[@johnallen3555]

you could add a magnetic knife holder to the lid to make thing easier - you have done a really really nice build in this unit

[@choice9572]

In Australia we call it a tucker box, but your design works so much better!

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

So glad YT recommended this to me! Thank you for sharing the source, your review, and recommendations.

[@patrickcraig6032]

Nice Work!! In the early 60's ,Boy Scouts we made boxes like yours.These were a bit bigger.Had boards that not only used for a stand but as handles.

[@matthewjackson9615]

The faster the world moves into the future, the more people seek out the nostalgia of the past. Always....

[@jorjadiebold5317]

So true

[@mjremy2605]

You said a very smart thing about the enamel cookware - food gets cold fast due to thermal conductivity. Someone else said the same. He also has Corelle plates and bowls. You can also use them in a microwave or oven in case of an RV. This is an elegant box build, very lovely. Quite roomy but compact in depth for easy storing back of car.

[@rigwhisperer]

Thank you MJ! Yes, I plan to pick up Corelle next time it’s on sale

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Enamel ware also chips. When it does, you'll get rust spots. And on the way to getting cold, it gets HOT. TBH, Corelle isn't any better on that, but it won't break with normal care. Lighter than stoneware too. Plastics are really best, as they don't get as hot to handle. If you've got kids old enough to handle it, the old style G.I. mess kits are good. Repros are cheap and more plentiful than you think. But stick with plastic for drinkware. The two box method seems to be a better choice. Stove and cookware in one ( heavy) and dinnerware in the other. And don't forget a good bucket!

[@mikebox]

I built one of these from a Boy Scout Pattern. One thing I added were drawers to the build. saves loads on organization.

[@jerrymiller276]

I still have one I built about 25 years ago. Mine was also made from one sheet of plywood, but I can open it from both or either sides so two cooks can each have their own countertop area and can access the interior Counter tops are covered with Formica. It stands on removable legs made from EMT conduit that also support the open countertops. The stove sits at a convenient height on two conduit bars that slide out from the bottom at either end of the unit and cooking utensils hang above the stove. I always stood the legs on 3 inch squares of plywood that I would put ground cinnamon on to keep ants and other bugs out of the box. Ants HATE cinnamon. I haven't used it in several years, mostly because I don't car camp as much anymore but it still holds the venerable Coleman stove and can of fuel, water jug, and all the paraphanalia for cooking and serving food. I suppose it will all require a major scrubbing before it is used again. It was great for week long camping trips at the lake but was heavy and a bit of a pain to get set up on the legs. Once set up, though, it made camp food prep and cleanup a breeze.

[@devinbraun1852]

Very clean and functional design. My family does a lot of camping and I’ve thought many times of building a chuck box; the idea of having everything in one “package” is appealing. However, when I really think through the pro and cons, I think it would be heavy and awkward to pack and unpack staying with a couple of plano boxes and stove packed loose means each item is manageable size/weight and can be packed around the rest of our gear.

[@stephenrichie4646]

Years ago when my boys were small I made something similar. It was okay but hard to handle. Heavy and bulky. Later packed our kit in smaller units. Found it more a more flexible system.

[@SAlley01]

That reminds me of the one we had in scouts. The Scout master had legs put on and a chain on each side of the door so it could be a table/counter space.

[@gcorcoran1188]

Great chuckwagon style camp box! I was looking for something to use in my ‘78 VW Bus which is not really a camper but more of a weekender and this will be the perfect solution! Cheers and thanks for sharing! 👍👍😎

[@duranconstruction1086]

Fantastic idea. I love the simplicity of it.

[@BeardedSeabee82]

Pretty spiffy camp box. nice build and lil tour of it.

[@BCVS777]

Nice little work station. I built one about 2X that size.

[@JasonFerguson1283]

This is what I've been looking for!! Thank you!

[@craigshiman1442]

Sweet looking compact set up. Thanks for sharing.

[@sdnlawrence5640]

I replaced my metal dishes & cups with wheat straw dishes frim amazon. Inexpensive, practically weightless & unbreakable.

[@normak63]

Instead of hooks to hang your cups.. you can glue magnets on the lid and they will stay up

[@clintadams8451]

There are magnets that Look like washers that you can screw on too

[@creatingwithsandi]

Love the box for all the storage…

[@rigwhisperer]

Thank you it works great for us!

[@debbiejohnson1441]

Nice camp kitchen. Great job with the kitchen an with the video.

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

Very nice construction and great addition! Good job! Safe Travels! ~Jim~

[@ygrittesnow1701]

Nice build. I would have to modify the design slightly to accommodate my Origo 2500 alcohol/electric stove.

[@hunterluxton5976]

Absolutely fantastic. Just what I'm looking for. Superb effort.

[@ikhalidsant-moritz118]

Very Cool, many Thank for sharing this lovly plan . amazing , Greatings from Germany.XXX

[@benbikerboy]

thanks for sharing made me really want to see if I can tackle this soon.

[@rigwhisperer]

You got this 💪

[@cybersean3000]

Awrsome genius design and build!

[@Unwrapasmile]

Nicely done definitely a great review as well. Thanks for sharing

[@christineb8148]

This is nicer than my first apartment kitchen :-P

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Really cool! Nice design.

[@artlecl]

This is perfect. Love it!

[@abbaby555]

Great little kitchen 👍👍

[@wandagarcia5049]

Wow! Super! Gracias por compartir tu idea

[@kachiri]

I don't use propane. I use butane. I have problems with the fumes from propane and not butane. I have a 1 burner Coleman butane camp stove. I also have a Coleman mini-burner for the threaded canisters of butane (isobutane). They both work great for me in the house and for outdoor use. Most food I cook can be done in my 1L camp pot which has a small pan used as the top and both have the fold-in handles for packing space. It has a carry bag they fit in snug.

[@НиколайКолек-ъ5ч]

Отлично шикарно получилось👍👍👍

[@totallylegalshit7579]

Im going to need one of these once my second daughters old enough to go camping. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelabramo7373]

Thank you for sharing good looking kit

[@Stllno]

Great design and function!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

Hell yeah! New project!!

[@overnighter]

Oh, the stove setup is LOUD! 😂

[@kennethwilson8633]

Neat old timer box rawhide.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

About how much does it weigh not loaded down? I'm looking to build something like this but possibly modified to be bigger.

[@wolffo999]

easy to DIY - super handy

[@farstrider79]

That's pretty cool, thanks for the video.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

That is great ,well done. please can you tell me the model of your 2 burner camping stove? And the material used on the inside of the drop down front ? Many thanks

[@rigwhisperer]

It’s a Coleman stove. The white material is called Star Board. It’s a marine application. I sourced it online

[@anslowp1]

QUESTION: do you find that your drop-down work counter interferes with accessing the burners? Sharp looking box! Thanks for your feedback!!

[@321ReadysSetG0]

Wow great design!!

[@wolfepack884]

Nice rig up!

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

Make 'em. I'd by one!

[@zachpw]

We had boxes like this in my scout troop. Yours is a bit cleaner! Is that a DiOro spatula? I have a theory that anyone who owns one is probably a pretty good cook.

[@rigwhisperer]

I’m not that fancy, but I am a good cook!

[@kathleenharvey3005]

I like this has a place for all cook stuff

[@karencannon]

I need one of these

[@lindabarker7142]

You did a reaaly nice job. I have a question... Does your stove accommodate both the skillet and the dutch oven at the same time?

[@rigwhisperer]

Yes it sure does

[@Sage-1111]

WOW, Excellent. Wish I could just buy the Camp Kitchen already assembled . But thanks for the how to guide.

[@MrMrsregor]

i have seen them for sale on places like ebay. there is one on there right now, but it is $250 starting bid...

[@Sage-1111]

@@MrMrsregor ty

[@MrMrsregor]

@@Sage-1111 i also now see an expensive fancy version of this called "ikamper aioks". looks cool, but its $500 (ive just seen it on internet not in real life)

[@0HARE]

That’s a nice unit, and you fitted it out well. I would urge you to not use those little green propane canisters. They are not recyclable, and are horrible for the environment. Happy Camping

[@moshimoshi400]

Awesome build! What are the dimensions and overall weight with everything inside?

[@3vil3lvis]

How much does this weigh? The problem with chuck boxes is they are heavy.

[@Westerner_]

They are, I usually just remove the cast iron if I’m going to pick it up and carry it any amount of distance and that makes it completely manageable

[@mdblair]

I just cut all my wood for this and plan to have seasonings in the lid, just like yours. Can you give me a measurement from the bottom of the box to the bottom of your shelf? I'm trying to decide where to place mine so there is room underneath for olive oil, yet my stove (identical to yours) sits nice in the top with still having room for the spice rack.

[@rigwhisperer]

10” from bottom to bottom of shelf. Both Trader Joe’s and Sprouts 1ltr glass bottles of olive oil will fit in the bottom compartment standing up.

[@mdblair]

Excellent! Thank you

[@vvalasek]

This is very very cool

[@7628739]

We made one of these in boyscouts

[@Kellymale]

Seems you will have trouble getting to spice rack when using stove.

[@michelleahrens3359]

Thanks great wood work

[@RickyLu87]

I've been looking at making something like this. You've done a really nice job of yours. I was wondering about the ergonomics of them. When you are actually cooking, do you put the front door back up? It seems like it'd be awkward to cook when the front is down and pushing you away from the box.

[@rigwhisperer]

I cook with the door down. I'm 6' and don't have an issue reaching the stove. I'd say it's more convenient than bending over a picnic table

[@gbarraco8888]

Great system!👍

[@nancysavidge7611]

Do you find that the fold down front is in the way for cooking?

[@ohmercy5924]

Brilliant!

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

Do you have a blueprint? I have the same camp stove so mine is going to be exactly the same dimensions

[@rigwhisperer]

The blueprints are linked in the description below. Happy building!

[@rene5375]

Love it!

[@darrendavis4731]

Great design.

[@whitewolf7662]

Love it just love it

[@karencannon]

Great job

[@coppeis]

Where did you get the spice rack/ cup holder?

[@rigwhisperer]

The spice rack is from Amazon and the cup holders are just hooks

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Impressive!

[@woodchuckski]

Just curious, what is the weight fully loaded?

[@rigwhisperer]

I haven’t weighed it, but loaded with the cast iron, it’s got to be around 40-50 lbs. I can lift it by myself from the bed of my truck to a picnic table no problem

[@gradybaswell558]

Great job !

[@mamemckee2190]

Thanks!

[@edpusung7046]

Awesome build. May I ask where you got the latch for the cabinet?

[@rigwhisperer]

Pull Latch, Favordrory Toggle... www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1QJ34Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@bradbonnema5979]

Try local hardware store, lumberyard or home building center.

[@denniskirschbaum9109]

Nice! Good job!

[@dalecarpenter8828]

the fuel bottle ? there has to be a better way ?it's simi permanent lock the stove down and plumb a hose and mount the fuel bottle ? why are the spices always so hard to use why do the cups have to be moved , a utensil drawer ? do you have to have the whole box on another flat surface for the table to be used ?

[@heatherbenny7814]

Do you have a link for the locking latches for the lid to stay open?

[@rigwhisperer]

Heather, good luck with your project. Link: Pxyelec Furniture Cupboard Stainless Steel Rotatable Folding Lid Support Hinge Silver Tone, Pack of 4 www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSXWKKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_W4D1XY5PR13A7ADEJDAQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

Looks very nifty

[@devonstultz4529]

Watched Wranglestar make the same dang thing. It almost felt like he was acting like it was something he came up with.

[@o8Dude8o]

He clearly used this design

[@Protectyour6]

I am currently working on one in the garage. Where did you purchase the handles

[@rigwhisperer]

Hi Derrick, I purchased the handles from Amazon. Search for trunk or chest handles. Good luck with your project!

[@Protectyour6]

@@rigwhisperer Thank you place a order this morning.

[@paulsmithjr2305]

Where can I get one n how much

[@michaelcagle4662]

What does the box weigh?

[@tomaslepp]

nicely done!!

[@rigwhisperer]

Thank you!

[@StubProductions]

That’s sweet!

[@olgav708]

Круто ! 👍👍👍

[@FarAway-125]

Awsm bt there should be stand fit for height for everyone

[@rbrady85]

Hi what height is it from top to bottom

[@rigwhisperer]

Just under 21"

[@jlozano180]

Anyone know the weight?

[@Protectyour6]

Where did you purchase the spice rack?

[@rigwhisperer]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9KP6H0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@garyvaughan2648]

What is Tony's?

[@rigwhisperer]

www.tonychachere.com/

[@savagecub]

Wait…….who’s Chuck ?

[@claudneirodrigues5983]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

EXCELLENT

[@wrylife57]

Pretty nice but I see the open stove blocks access to 2/3 of the spices. Hmm

[@bourdon845]

Joli !

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

I would imagine you could make some legs for it

[@josephmancha260]

Stylin’