The Chuck Box!

[@davidzimmer2694]

I've been camping for 50 years, and this is the most EPIC chuck box I've ever seen. Nice work Sir.

[@TheRealGunGuyTV]

God bless you, sir. This is the best chuck box I've ever seen.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you GunGuy!

[@damonhayward7929]

@@PungoPrairie hey, how much does it weigh loaded, best box I’ve ever seen!!

[@PungoPrairie]

@@damonhayward7929 The box fully loaded weighs Approximately 75 pounds. It’s a little awkward to lift alone unless you are a pretty stout fella. Easy enough for two people to each grab a handle. I was in my 40s when I built it so back in those days I could handle it alone okay. Now that I am in my 70s I need to unpack a few things for easier mobility. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@damonhayward7929]

@@PungoPrairie okay that sounds perfect!!!! Thank you so much for the reply I Love your content

[@Freestile74]

Truly amazing! Now I need one! I especially love the vintage feel of it. The newer plastic ones can’t compete.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Freestyle74. 'Happy you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@tumbleweed1976]

Thank you for sharing this fantastic idea that has only gotten better in design over the years. Fantastic! -Oakland California 🇺🇸

[@ratliffgreg]

After watching your video, I had to have one of these, built one right away and stocked it just as you have (it's got everything you could need to cook a meal!). This is the best chuck box design I've ever seen. It just so well organized. I incorporated some magnets into my box in order to hold things in place such as my spice rack, a small LED light inside, etc., which has worked out well. Every time I camp, folks are always stopping in to ask about it (or sneaking up to take a look when I'm not around :) ). I recently printed a QR code that links to your video and attached it to the box so others could look it up and see how it's made and build one for themselves. Thanks so much for such a great video and sharing such a good idea!

[@PungoPrairie]

ratliffgreg WOW! So cool that you built your own! LED light & magnets are a definite plus! I would LOVE to see a picture of your Handiwork! Maybe you could send me some photos at pungoprairie.com ? Thank you for the QR Code and the link to my video! Very Considerate of You to do that! Thank You So Much! Happy Camping! Stay Well My Friend!!

[@abbunnies9784]

Definitely the best design I've seen . Would be easy to pack for overlanding, and eventually incorporate into an overlanding trailer setup. Doesn't have a big footprint, but has everything you could possibly need.

[@jimhuskins8506]

Excellent video! Your box is brilliantly executed. Even better, you took the time to give details, dimensions, and reasons behind each step. I love the fact that you obviously love to cook, and you appreciate the need for proper tools to do so. Hear, hear!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Jim! I really do appreciate your comments and am happy that you took time to watch. Have a great day my friend!

[@walleyeye]

Hello Sir. This chuck box is a piece of art!!! I will be making this for next years Canada camping/explorer trailer project!!! I do have a a few ideas for changes but this video redefines what a chuck box should be!!! Very well done!!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Thor! I appreciate your sentiments. Thanks for watching!

[@FiveStoryTreeHouse5]

That my friend is the best designed chuckbox I've seen on KZbin... Very nice

[@PungoPrairie]

Wow, thanks! And thanks for watching Darren!

[@lyntisdell1708]

You have thought of everything ! This is fabulous 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you so much 😀 Thanks for watching Lyn!

[@ML-uk6lu]

Fantastic! I've never seen such a well put-together and organized chuck box. Thank you

[@TikkerLoS]

So....I'm not sure what I was expecting to see, but that was pretty awesome. Every time I thought wow, this can't get better, another section opened, and was FULL of well thought out, well used space. super utilitarian, no bling, just a great camp kitchen

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you TikkerLoS! I am happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@msandigail]

Hot damn!! I've been watching kitchen box videos for inspiration for making a sewing/textile repair kit I want to take to festivals, and yours is the best so far!! I LOVE how you've created different levels of working space! And you totally blew my mind that there is an adapter for refilling those 1lb propane tanks!!!! I remember when they were $3-4 each, now they're like $10 and the adapter is only $13! That single tip is gonna save me SO much money!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank You msandigail! 'Makes me happy that you may have gotten so ideas for you own project! Thanks for watching!

[@bluejeans8001]

A great piece of engineering/craftsmanship 👍👍👍

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Bill!

[@tonytiger7938]

One of the coolest videos on KZbin. Lots of ingenuity here!

[@gregh1579]

Heirloom piece right there. Very nice job. Would love to have coffee in your camp.

[@PungoPrairie]

Would love it too Greg H! Thank you & Thanks for watching!

[@damonhayward7929]

Bill Dixon How much does it weigh?

[@jenniferboehm3088]

This is amazing! Best chuckwagon box built. Very well thought out. No insult intended by “glamping at its finest!”

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Jennifer & Thanks for watching! Happy "Glamping"!

[@Mizpah61]

Great design! You thought of everything! Thanks for posting.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thanks for watching!

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Wonderful job! Very innovative and practical design.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Stephen & Thanks for watching!

[@shannonelliott6762]

Absolutely the best camp setup video 🌲

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Shannon & Thanks for watching!

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Best I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Great hunting to you!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Adrian & You're Welcome! Great hunting right back 'atcha & Thanks for watching too!

[@elizabethpeterson8597]

Guy's a flipping genius. Well done. And a cutie to boot.

[@dawnloveless1165]

I just happened across this video and your ingenuity and attention to detail so reminded me of my dad. Great chuck box.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you so much Dawn! What a great compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@SYBEX21]

At first, I was WTF? Then I was WTF! Actually one of the best ones I've seen on youTube. amazingly well-thought-out and executed chuck box.

[@PungoPrairie]

Ha Ha Danny! Too funny! Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching!

[@TheLvablebird]

👋 Hi from southern New Mexico🌶️🌵...Another fantastic build. Have to share this with friends. Thanks! God bless you. Angels all around you and Tally and family.🙏💖😊

[@PungoPrairie]

Always good to hear from You TheLvablebird in New Mexico! Thank You! Thanks to the Angels Too!

[@Ren-qp5dt]

You Sir, are a genius, well thought out idea, cheers from Australia

[@kennethhope7458]

You are amazing! Over the top creativity! Ty! 👍

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Kenneth & Thanks for watching!

[@steveontiveros5425]

Outstanding Bill ! Every space used and yet not cluttered. Parker Brothers need to come up with something like this for young cowboys and cowgirls.....some how “Little Miss Suzy Homemaker “ just doesn’t scream “ COME AN GIT IT ! ! “ like your portable kitchen does lol , I’m going to make one of these to use for camping and cooking outside . Thank you for sharing Bill . . 👍👍🇺🇸 God Bless

[@JensMHA]

Most cabins I have been to has rather worse kitchens than this. Kudos! and thanks for sharing! :-) Greetings from Norway.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you JensMHA! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@axolp]

Nice and very well thought out design. Good job.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you very much axolp!

[@bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest1663]

That's the smartest chuck box I ever saw! Thank you for showing us!!! Many greetings Frank form Bo-Be-Q BBQ, Bremerhaven - Germany

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Bo-Be-Q! Wow Germany! Thanks for watching!

[@walleyeye]

Greetings von Kanada Bo-Be-Q Barbecue. Ich bin von Das Rheinland!!! Herdecke/Witten/Dortmund area!

[@isaacschannel]

Oh yeah only on the Pungo Prairie lots of love went into this chuck box galley system you’re living the dream!!! Thanks

[@PungoPrairie]

It's so much fun isacca! But even more so to hear from folks like you that are enjoying my videos. I have four more in the works right now while I am at my camp in the Virginia mountains. One will be a short run through of a smaller version of the chuck box that you see in this one. Thanks for watching!

[@niiikhilll]

Brilliantly made chuck box!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Brawny & thanks for watching!

[@ridgerunner4420]

Wow! You have certainly put tons of thought into that chuck box. Absolutely fantastic job!

[@mrlariata9290]

Awsome chuck box.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Mr Lariata! Thanks for watching!

[@pistolpeds]

Brilliant Bill, great comprehensive vid. I'm building one after I get the utensils and gadgets. I can't copy yours faithfully because of the difference between our gadgets but it's all there. Been looking for ideas for some months, yours is perfect, the best and solves all my problems for camp space saving and pure comfort. Thanks and appreciation from Australia.

[@christophercox8712]

That’s an awesome chuck box! It’s a home away from home kitchen.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Christopher & Thanks for watching!

[@diapedesis1093]

Literally gone through 50 chuck box videos and this is the only one that actually looks useful. All the others waste space, are bulky, and are essentially storage chests. This is actually a portable kitchen. A whole kitchen in a small box. Awesome

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you diapedesis! I am delighted that you may have gained some inspiration by watching this video of my chuck box. I am a bit of a self taught "chef" so it is important to me to have a functional camp kitchen. Thanks for watching!

[@toxophilite1953]

Awesome! Thank you, very kind of you to share. A lot of detail. 👌

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you taxonomy!

[@stubnannie]

Damn! That's too cool for school. Great Job. I also agree on the cutlery.

[@charleshawes3670]

Well thought out. Gives me ideas for my own box. Thank you.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Charles & Thanks for watching!

[@lifewithlois7262]

Bill ☕🍞🍪☕🍞🍪 Very amazing set-up love it God Bless

[@shelleymessier1494]

WOW! NICE, thanks for sharing your great setup.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thanks for watching Shelley!

[@carlostucho]

What a beautiful chuck box! Love it! Big ideas have come up 👆... Thank you for the details, and a big hug from Argentina! 👍 👍 👍

[@vianieborrego861]

Wow that’s the best chuck box I’ve ever seen. And it’s 100% useful

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Vianie I appreciate that. Happy to share with you my design. Thanks for watching!

[@Helena20254]

and your back scratcher ... you got everything, love it

[@azelkhntr4992]

That's awesome Bill! Beautiful chuck box. Lets go huntin and eatin grand!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you azelhhntr and thanks for watching!

[@stephenolaughlin6595]

What a ingenious box there. Practical & very light weight. Thanks for showing us!

[@PungoPrairie]

Well maybe not so light weight Stephen but it does suite my needs well. Thanks for watching!

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

You can tell this is a product of several iterations - great share, thanks. I need somthing like this on the back of my squaredrop camper, very compact and efficient.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you CrossThread Aero Industries! 'Happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@Unwrapasmile]

Really nice thanks for sharing. Always enjoy watching

[@nicolesoto9041]

You thought of *EVERYTHING!* & I love it! Just amazing!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Nicole & Thanks for watching!

[@mjremy2605]

My god, this is better than Mary Poppins bag! Stuff just keeps coming out of here, and it doesn't get any better than this! What an amazing box. This is the Elvis Presley of all chuck boxes - The King! I'm going to make one just like it. So inspiring! I absolutely love it! Democrat from California sends you greetings!

[@PungoPrairie]

Ha ! Love it MJ! I did have fun creating it. Several folks out there have made their own reproductions and sent me pictures. If you do make one for yourself? Please send a photo. "The Elvis Presley of Chuck Boxes". I Love it! Thank you MJ & Thanks for watching!

[@daverootz8786]

Wow! Wish I could buy one of these!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thanks Dave! I wish I had the time to make & sell them!

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

Brilliant, genius, impressive! 👏👏👏🌻🌻

[@PungoPrairie]

Than you Debra and Thanks for watching!

[@stevebennett3526]

Great chuck box I would also like to see how you set up your water with all your pumps very cool camp.

[@RogueCorps]

Really nice design Bill, thanks for the video!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you RougeCorps! Thanks for watching!

[@grizzlybluff9409]

I planned on making a chuck box for an extended summer camping trip. Youi have a really great design. It gave me a lot of good ideas to consider when I make mine. Thanks!

[@PungoPrairie]

Happy to hear you got some good ideas for building yours Grizzly Bluff. Thanks for watching!

[@rbljackson]

Thank you for putting so much detail into this video. That chuckbox is an amazing set up, and I look forward to the upcoming videos you mentioned in a comment below showing the other/smaller versions. I do have a question about the one in this video though....Did you mention the weight of it with all the gear in it? Easy to move around with one person? I may have to tackle that project one of these days and build something similar to that box. The way it all integrates is pure genius!! Love it

[@LarryDickman1]

Wow I'm envious. I just might have to toss mine and build a new one. lol Each up grade you did was a better proof of concept. You tuned that box right in.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Larry! I built this one about 30 years ago. If I ever find time, there are a few things I would change or add if I ever build another. If you do build another one for yourself pleas send me pictures. Thanks for watching!

[@campingalan]

Holy Toledo sir......you could probably make and sell these set ups!! Very awesome!

[@mwinvictus9672]

Thanks for taking the time to share this amazing setup. I think I just found my Alaskan winter project....next hunting season, we’ll be much more comfortable in moose camp. Excellent work!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Mwinvictus & Thanks for watching!

[@moniquesmith773]

Hi Sir, you are the best, you need to put that on the market and make some money. I would be the first to buy it. Thank u so much for the demonstration.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you monique! I wish I had time to build them as I have had many requests. Thanks for watching!

[@johnblamey7970]

Thank you for sharing your design, Bill! I have watched this video 3-4 times. We just sold our camp trailer and are going back to tent camping! My two girls love going and their favorite part is the eats!!! I am going to build this over the winter to be ready for next spring. I've been camping all my life, with my dad, boy scouts(built the patrol box as a project with my dad), and of course, bivouac during my service years. This is the best chuck box I've ever seen. Again, thank you for sharing your design, you didn't have to do that. God Bless, sir.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you John! Several folks have built their own version of my chuck box and sent me pictures. Please send photos when you build yours. Thanks for watching!

[@BobbyFigliola]

My 2 cents. Brilliant and just WOW. Thanks for such detailed posting

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you so much Bobby & thanks for watching!

[@tommyroberts867]

That is outstanding. Awesome job

[@derekhagedorn8729]

Nice set up love it....

[@rickyrox341]

That is just beautiful Bill. I appreciate your ingenuity and I might just have to build me one. Thank you.

[@karlo8093]

Bill that is the best Chuck Box I have ever seen. been researching looking for inspiration for a better version than I already have. I think I can stop searching now........ you have given me a good basis to design my own now. Thank you sir for the inspiration. That is the most thought out box I have ever seen!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you so much Karl O! Thanks for watching!!

[@williamstaggjr8432]

Thank you for a great video . Very impressive

[@sililaandhineiratau6413]

Absolutely awesome

[@gregh.7977]

A fantastic design, thanks for sharing it!

[@alicialundquist2608]

Outstanding design and build. Excellent presentation as well. Quality video and sound. Interested in knowing the weight as shown. Thank you.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Alicia! I will have to put it on a scale for exact weight, however I estimate the fully equipped box to weigh approx. 60 pounds. Thanks for watching!

[@venturi2011]

Thanks for the walk through on this. Just looking to build my generation 2 chuck box and will definitely be patterning it after this

[@PungoPrairie]

Thanks Matt! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!

[@PastorPeewee20]

U R AWESOME Sir...where were u back when I was camping all the time! Lol just found your channel a week ago and love it keep it going!

[@isaacschannel]

Pastor Peewee you gotta see his chili video your mouth will drop only on the Pungo Prairie!

[@rbljackson]

Just came back to this one after watching your recent post on the Mini-version. Maybe in 2021, we can get a build along video of this one...its still my favorite of all the boxes ive seen. If you could do the build video and put links to purchased items....i think you would have a HUGE winner of a video sir. Im watching this one again dixon....because its just that DAMN good! LOL

[@PungoPrairie]

That sounds like a great idea rbl! Just have to find the time. Thank You!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Awesome camp kitchen!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Anna & Thanks for watching!

[@heidigib01]

😊❤️ I love your set up!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you heidigib01! Thanks for watching!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Wow!!! Just awesome... I love your camp kitchen setup... ALL OF IT!! I've seen that burner/oven unit, but I don't bake too often when camping, mostly grill. Your chuck box is the best I've ever seen!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you cillaloves 2fish!

[@stuartfreeman7173]

Just wanted to say Thank You for sharing your design! I have just completed my Chuck Box copy of yours, and we love it! Thanks so much, I could not have made such a nice box without your instructions.

[@PungoPrairie]

Hi Stuart, I was just here at my computer editing my next video, and saw your message pop up on the screen. That is so cool that you have built your own version of my design. You made my day! I hope you get many years of useful enjoyment form your craftsmanship. I would love to see it. Thank you for your support!

[@davidavi8554]

Incredible Incredible Incredible. Verry welll thought out, planned, and assembled. Bet it weighs a ton when fully loaded. This is a great blue plan for my future chuck box.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you david! I am heading back to set up camp in a couple of days. I am taking along a smaller, more compact version which I will feature in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching!

[@ANakedGardener]

Nice. The girls of BSA troop 340 thank you for your insight and inspiration. We are going to build our patrol box this weekend.

[@PungoPrairie]

Love it Eleanor! Thank yo and Thanks for watching!!

[@postcardsfromheaven]

just found your channel WOW ! that is one well thought out chuck box that thing is slicker than a chewed chitlin . subscribed thanks for sharing . Vernon

[@PungoPrairie]

Thanks for watching & subscribing Vernon!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

FABULOUS! This is a real cook's chuck box.

[@auntib1756]

Absolutely the best DIY chuck box I have seen! Would you make me one? Seriously If so then what would you charge plus shipping to Kansas?

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you very much Terri! I wish I had the time to build one for you. However with running three businesses, keeping up this little homestead, shooting video and editing for my KZbin channel, along with three different construction projects going on, I am stretched just a tad too much on time. Thank you for for asking thought and thanks for watching!

[@DAB427]

Great job Bill.

[@Robert31352]

Best I have ever seen.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Robert. I just finished shooting a video of the smaller version mentioned at the beginning of this video, the "Lake Moomaw Mini Kitchen". Still needs to go to editing so I hope to have that one uploaded before too much longer as well. Thanks for watching!

[@billmoran935]

Honest to God. I’m so happy to have subscribed to your channel. This will be my winter project. Thank you

[@PungoPrairie]

Bill, Tali girl and I are so happy that you have subscribed as well our friend! Thank you so much for riding along! If you do build a chuck box? Please be sure to send us pictures. God Bless and Be Safe!

[@rd6elite]

I'm fixing to make one of these thanks for sharing

[@elementgypsy]

Best chuck box i have ever seen!

[@nikkogutierrez5393]

Great set up

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Nikko!

[@merellemain5835]

Well damn Bill, I cant think of anything you missed,... well done my friend!!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Merelle & Thanks for watching!

[@leavenotrace8890]

Bill how are you buddy ...... I didn't receive my notification for this video.... I can't believe it this is awesome buddy. What a excellent video love it. Thank you so much for taking the time and do the video.....Great Tutorial!!!

[@jeffwelsh1185]

That is the most functional Chuck box I have ever seen. Been looking for a good design for years and yours is the best I’ve ever seen. The question I have, I made a 12x12x7 ft talk wall tent and made a frame system for it very similar to the one you use. I really like your cooking fly off the front of it. How does your cooking fly tie into the front of your wall tent? Is it connected with Velcro hook and loop, or does it snap to the canvas on the edge of the end of the tent? Great video and thank you for taking the time to do the walk through with the measurements.

[@MonkeySpecs301]

damn id say this is the most comprehensive chuck box on youtube.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you MonkeySpecs! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinovermoyer2374]

That box is awesome!!

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Kevin & Thanks for watching!!

[@sandersjones1577]

That was well thought out thanks for sharing.

[@PungoPrairie]

You're welcome Sanders Jones. Thanks for watching!

[@carolynhogan6816]

Really really nice! Two things I would change. A dowel or tension rod to hold those mugs and cups you could run it all the way through, mug handles and glasses should sit there. Second, i would use a peg or bolt to hold the plates two for plates snug and that nice platter. The rest is super! I like the water pump and basin too!👍

[@corinnaseymour1258]

I love this Chuck Box I am a beginner in wood working do you have any kind of blue prints I know you gave measurements but it would be easier for me if I could see it all at once again great Chuck Box

[@PungoPrairie]

Unfortunately Corinna no blueprints or plans. Maybe sometime when I get caught up on all my other projects around here. Thank you & Thanks for watching!

[@Beatlettetheone]

This is a full kitchen!!! =)

[@PungoPrairie]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching Marcela!

[@billbutler2452]

A tribute to Ingenuity! Whatever you might have overlooked, well, it wasn't. A decent cook can do anything needed, and if it needed more, then you'd have to be in a town and away from the outdoors or mountains which enhance so much better (unless you're look'in at your sweetheart across the table look'in back at you). I assume you didn't need to mention the icy cold stream for cold drinks and trout. Thank you for an excellent video about a more than excellent kitchen. Good luck from the Orange & Olive groves of East Tulare Co., Calif.

[@PungoPrairie]

Thank you Bill Butler! It makes me happy that you enjoyed watching The Chuck Box! Safe travels & Happy Camping!