How I Pack My Camp Storage Box - [ Everything Fits In ]

[@thegingerpowerranger]

Tim, this video is awesome. Most channels are trying to sell me sponsored content and you are telling me to stick with my boxes because they work and they don't cost a million dollars. Thanks again for uploading

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. Yeah, some of the most simple camping gear can be the best. You don’t need all of the latest abs greatest gear to get out and enjoy the camp. Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@thegingerpowerranger]

@@timbates4wdadventures that is exactly what it is about, getting outdoors quickly & easily with minimal planning and minimal fuss. Get out to enjoy nature and not get caught up trying to establish a base camp fit for climbing Everest! Cheers again

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@thegingerpowerranger absolutely spot on mate. The easier your camp is to setup , the more often you will go.

[@grantmathews690]

Hi Tim, ive followed you for some time and have come to the conclusion you have the best channel for me. There are other channels that concentrate on their new expensive, beut vehicles and bolt on toys. As grown men they are really only boys,never content in life.!!! Your gear,vehicle etc is what the average pleb can afford,not flash but sooo good. Please stay an average ,knock about guy Tim,and ill watch you. Regards Grant

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Grant, Thanks very much mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback and that’s great my videos are helpful for you. Thanks again. Cheers Tim

[@officialWWM]

I agree. I can’t relate to those over priced rigs.

[@cjeremie]

Great videos. You’re a no bullshit type of camper. Honest, to the point, tips and tricks. You’re not corrupted by sponsors. You travel with all you need without the need for tens of thousands of dollars worth of crap.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Yeah i dont need much at all to do what i do and still cook great meals and camp in amazing places. I greatly appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@jace7541]

Tim, I was expecting a separate box for - Garlic!!!! - great video as always!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahaha Lol I almost need one mate just for the jars of garlic. Lol Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@nickjennings8317]

The lid storage is genius. 🇬🇧👍🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it does work really well. Cheers Tim.

[@uncletomscabin2073]

Great idea the straps in the lid to hold plates and things. The young lad from Seek Adventure has a good video on how stores his camping cook gear.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, the lid for storage works well for what i carry. Ahh righto, ive not seen his video mate. Cheers Tim

[@MichaelRoyDuckworth]

The way you modified the box lid is brilliant. I've more than doubled my dishes etc. Due to health, sometimes I can barely leave my tent for a few days.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, the lid storage works really well. You take care mate Cheers Tim

[@Bergo101]

Thanks for sharing this, great ideas! You’ve inspired me to go back to boxes, it’s just so easy and versatile. Easy to move around, light weight and so on. I even copied your idea with the lid storage, brilliant. I’ve brought all my gear down to 3 boxes in the back (1 cooking, 1 food, 1 random bits and pieces of gear), one flat box on the roof (tarp and other light weight stuff), one recovery bag and one bag of clothes. It’s 100% of what I actually need. Camping made easy = camping fun! Thanks again

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Hugo, Mate the plastic camping boxes have so many benefits as you have found out. The different coloured boxes works really well, rather than all the same colour. They are so much lighter than heavy drawers and I take the boxes out very easily after every camping trip. Thanks very much mate for your feedback, I’m glad you found this video helpful for you and your camping setup. Cheers Tim

[@Bergo101]

@@timbates4wdadventures hah yes although mine are all black! I’ll be putting labels on them today. After removing my drawers and some other things I realised I never used, I’m down 75kg. Mate, that is a lot in an FJ Cruiser! And the best thing is I have heaps more space now to sleep inside. Ironically I got drawers because everyone has them and thought it must be the way to go.. turns out they actually take up heaps of space without adding much efficiency, and they’re fixed so it’s a permanent camping setup in the car, plus the weight.. One other question I had, do you have a video on tire pressures? Some tips and tricks.. maybe in the future? Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Bergo101 Yeah mate, drawers are very heavy and you have to lug them around all the time. So many people buy camping accessories because they see heaps other other people using it, so they think they have to have that gear as well. Think outside thew box sometimes and you quickly realise you don't and there's much better ways to carry camping gear. Boxes are the way to go for sure mate. Yes mate, i have two videos on tyre pressure tips. If you KZbin search - Off Road Tyre Pressure Explained Plus i have one for beach or sand driving - Sand Driving Tyre Pressure I hope you find those two videos helpful mate. Cheers Tim

[@Bergo101]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yes absolutely. A few quality items (buy once, cry once) will be all you need. Save money on gadgets for more fuel and trips!! Ah perfect I’ll check those videos out!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Bergo101 absolutely mate. Get out more sounds great. I hope you find those tyre pressure videos helpful. Cheers Tim

[@cyclemoto8744]

I went down a similar route 5 years, ditched the drawers and moved to bags and boxes. Drawers have their benefits but I think the former win overall for modularity and weight saving, particularly in a wagon. Thanks for the content. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Yeah the weight savings going back to boxes are massive. Thanks heaps for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@fionaludbrook8193]

Fab organisation. I use a photographer's backpack for all my cooking gear, including a fabric sink. Light and compact but no camp oven as yet. I have two small but tall tubs for my pantry, one takes cans and tinfoil, the other has spreads, bread, dry biscuits, herbs condiments, flour and sauces. Just keeps the weight down for easy handling for me, also fits in my boot well. I have storage bags for tent pegs etc but I have designated places that stuff goes into my boot, for easy access. Behind the front passenger seat is my 15 litre fridge. very small table and compact light kitchen bench and camp stool, go on the back seat, behind the passenger seat, held in place with a seat belt. I have a lithium battery that goes in the passenger footwell that runs my fridge. Very basic,but works for me.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

You also have a basic and simple setup camp gear. It's the best way to go. The easier to setup and pack up your camping gear is, the more often you'll head away camping. Great setup you have. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@cant-cook-can-cook]

Works good for you Tim, I’m ex military we were trained how to pack and be minimalistic and still do it with my gear 26 years later as you always now were an item is as and when you need it, everything has its place and goes back in the same place every time. Great videos mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day James, Yeah mate only taking what you need is key. Have a place for it in the box and you know where it is when you need it. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@peterevans8194]

Really like that set up...I see so many videos of people off roaring/camping and their camp kitchen set up/draw system is enormous and totally over the top and occupies most of the space in their vehicle..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Peter, Yeah mate, the boxes are great for so many reasons. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@peterevans8194]

@@timbates4wdadventures Also wanted to get to your neck of the woods and hunt Sambar....somewhere life had other plans, but I love watching videos like this ever since watching the Bush Tucker Man as a teenager...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@peterevans8194 hope you get down here some day. Bush Tucker Man is a great series. I have the box set at home on DVD.

[@peterevans8194]

Just watched this again after watching your previous "before and after" video showing the new interior lay out...looking at your set up now, how about a simple self across the interior to hold the top two boxes? Should you need to, you could then slide out the bottom boxes without moving the top ones??? It might offer some of the convenience of the draws, but keeping the advantages of the boxes? Just a thought mate...PS Really loving the channel, and can't understand how I never found it before!

[@jarrod1687]

I like your philosophy. I just got back from a trip where I took too much stuff, kinda sucks the fun outa it sometimes

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jarrod, Yeah mate it’s worth fine tuning the gear you take away. Try and only take what you mostly need. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@anthonyyounghusband5917]

I use boxes in boxes in the back of the triton. Very much similar to your setup. After a trip I bring in the kitchen & food boxes. Rewash everything. Reload the non perishables ready for the next trip. To easy and makes getting ready to to on the next trip stress free because I know that everything in the boxes is good to go. Sorry I do have a fruit n veg and breed box and the fridge gets loaded. I will carry up to 70ls of fresh water on outback trips. All electronics are recharged night night before leaving. Solo travel and love every minute of it. I’m leaving for the Simpson Desert on the 21st April I love the red sand. Ant

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ant, It is very handy to be able to bring the food box inside after a trip and unload food that needs to be eaten. Then pack it up again for the next trip. You have a great trip mate when you head for the Simmo soon. One day I'll get over that way. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@peterlion690]

Thanks Tim love your bungee cord holders for your plates etc Bunnings gonna sell a lot tomorrow as we all re do our boxes original idea One concern never saw the famous trowel in any of those boxes you must keep it locked away in the Patrol Lol 😂 Great tips going to really re sort my gear and cut down a bit also like the boxes you use the most in the front and of course the heavier gear down low and no annoying rattles thanks Tim

[@paulrohan6887]

gday Peter I thought the same thing but I glimpsed it in the bottom of the first box

[@peterlion690]

@@paulrohan6887 thanks missed it no trowel no tim lol 😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, The good ol trowel is in the bottom of the plates box. Lol Wouldn't leave home with out it. Lol Have fun going to Bunnings for the cord mate. Lol Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@paulrohan6887 Well spotted mate. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@peterlion690 Hahah Lol

[@biggles1024]

I love that lid storage, Tim. I'm going to use that tomorrow in my kitchen box. Cheers, Mark.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah its. a top idea if you have spare room in your camp box. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@kevinbarker359]

At least we know where to stay as you have a pare room mate haha..thanks mate your videos are never boring

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol Thanks a lot mate, im glad you find the videos helpful. Cheers Tim

[@lukedeasey7918]

Hey great video. It makes so much sense using storage boxes instead of draws. It is cheaper and how you have set the back of your car up it works beater then draws. Also a massive saving in weight like up to 70kg.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Luke Yeah mate, I find the plastic boxes a treat. Plus the weight saving compared to drawers is massive. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@amberwombat]

Just started on this solo camping regime, thanks for the ideas.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sounds great mate. I hope you have a great time. Cheers Tim

[@russdrummond7292]

Another great video, thanks. I use a similar setup with space cases with the rubber seals for food etc to keep the ants and other crawlies away. Plus I can easily remove them after each trip to minimise weight and allow practical use of the whole back of my truck (GQ Patrol LWB) during the week. Permanent drawer systems make the back so much less practical.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Russ, Spot on mate with all you have said. The boxes are great so you can take them out and use your rig for other things. Big heavy drawers are bulky and very heavy. Light weight is the go. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@paulmcmanus8856]

Hi Tim, UK Paul here mate, you forgot to mention that if you were ever to get stuck in a river crossing none of your gear would get wet. Great informative vid as always. Thanks and take care.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Sure wouldn't get wet in those boxes. Lol Cheers Tim

[@thearmchair4wder705]

Your set up is evolving mate, great to see ! Cheers bud ! 🤠👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Very simple setup that works well. Cheers Tim

[@greenhornet358]

Great Vid, I'm late to watching it, but it was the right timing for me. Just onto my 5th 4x4. I have had draws in the first 3, but boxes in the last 2. (wagon and now ute) the boxes are better for my set up. (Me and my boy, just me.... or sometimes the Mrs comes along and messes with the whole set up and we just give up and take the camper trailer....) I appreciate draws are better for others, but I like to pull out the separate boxes at camp and have everything there on hand. With draws, I am the only only that remembers where the 'xx' is when everyone wants it. With boxes, everyone can pour over them and get what they need without asking me. I use 3 bigger boxes (kitchen, Pantry and 'everything else'). Good videos mate. thanks for posting. G

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Gavin, Thanks mate. Yeah, i also like the boxes after taking my drawers out. I find the boxes are great for the same reasons that you have mentioned. They really work well for me. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@darinhodge8015]

Awsome video tim it gave me a great idea to do something similar adding boxes to my camp setup

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@darinhodge8015 Gday mate The boxes are great if you can make them work for your camping setup. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@chriswahlen1783]

Thanks Tim!, love Old Billy, it's your best friend isn't? Stay Safe Chris from Canada

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chris, Thanks mate, i love my ol billy. Still worked well and doesn't need to be upgraded to a new one. Thanks mate for dropping in from Canada, i'd love to visit some day. Take care mate. Cheers Tim

[@DogsTrossachs]

Excellent setup, and what a reduction in weight without drawers. Plus you're able to empty out in between trips. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah mate, the boxes are great for all of the reasons you have mentioned. But, weight reduction over heavy drawers is the big benefit. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@243WW]

Mate great setup. I took your ideas when I saw them 2 years ago and have been running with the same setup. 4 boxes and they are so fast to get in and out. Fantastic boxes they are as well.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Top stuff mate. They sure are great quality boxes. I’m still very happy with my setup. Would never go back to drawers. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@richardatkin8526]

I'm with you on this. I use collapsible creates and stack them on top of and under a raised platform in the boot of my Prado. Works a treat, can take them all out in between trips. 👌🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Yeah that’s so much better than using heavy drawers to store camping gear. Being able to take the boxes out quickly and easily after a camping trip, is the go. Thanks mate for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@Uso.slee685]

Great idea and more convenient. What boxes are these and where did you get them from?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate They are from Expedition 123 All Australian made. Great quality. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@outdoors5352]

Ever thought of making a drop down table for the inside of the spare wheel door? Easy done and super handy.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I sure have and will get around to a drop down table one day. They are handy. Cheers Tim.

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Nicely done champ. Gave me some great ideas.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@rubigor]

I removed my drawers from the prado & use boxes also. I find it much more versatile. Thanks for your videos & ideas..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah same here mate. I dont miss my heavy drawers at all. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@ThePauls17]

G'day mate very great set up More cooking shows please Thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot for your feedback, i greatly appreciate it. More camp fire cooking videos are coming. Cheers Tim

[@mishka1318]

Brilliant, so practical Tim!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks you. Simple setup and it all works very well. Cheers Tim

[@katemcwatters3800]

We definitely have the same ideas Tim 🙌 Great minds think alike 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day kate, Thats the go. Simple camp setups are the best way to go camping. Simple and easy, just how i like it. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@busheater944]

nice and simple and does the job! thanks for showing us we don't a 5k drawer setup just to get out there and enjoy ourselves!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on mate. Simple, light weight and doesn't cost a bomb to carry my gear around. Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Tim, I love the storage lid idea. I am still in the process of sorting out what I want and need. I have put a set of Titan draws into the back of my 80 series and put tools and some other items into them but due to Covid not yet been able to go out camping but I'm itching to go. I have been watching your channel for a while and you have some great ideas. I love that your not buying all the expensive stuff and toys like the young kids are doing with their $$$ basic is to me the idea and necessity is more of the reason of what I want to take, only what I need. Another great video. Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah I find the storage boxes work well for my setup. But that’s the go, setup the back of your 80 Series that works for you. Less is more when it comes to what camping gear to take. No fancy expensive gear in my gear setup, basic is the go and have a great time with that gear. Get back to basics is really nice, specially during these times. Hope you can travel soon mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@allthingswithh3ndi644]

I also yous boxes picked them up from reject shop are heavy duty black plastic have two of them does me also have draw system does me tried to keep as simple as possible. Love your channel. Can not wait to get back out there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah the boxes are really handy if you can make them work for the setup you have. Thanks mate for your feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@oldbloke204]

Amazing just how similar our setups regarding the boxes has turned out really. I was given an el cheapo promotional wine and cheese thingo that has soft sides, a zip all the way around and various elastic loops and things inside which holds all my cutlery, cooking implements, small cutting board etc. I can jam it all in, zip it up and jam it in amongst the other stuff and nothing rattles. Also if we just go out for the day and want to make a cup of tea or whatever with my Companion hiking stove I can just grab the whole lot quickly and easily. Now just hanging out to get away and try it all out. Thanks for the video as usual mate, very informative.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats great the simple set up you have put together. Just goes to show what you can make yourself and it works really well on a camping trip. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Its a well thought out system mate, we use something very similar, ex DOD communications boxes, one for kitchen, one for recovery, one for camp admin and the last for miscellaneous. then swags on top and and the table holds the entire load in place. Its knowing what works for you and building from there. Also, cheap to setup for beginners. Seems you have come full circle as did we. Love the mods on the kitchen box, very smart.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, You're spot on mate. Get a set up that works for you, your 4WD and the camping you like doing. You sure dont need to spend a truck of money to get out camping. Simple setups work really well. Yeah, i wont go back to drawers now. The boxes work great for me. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@andrevanderwalt2515]

I have a amarok, so I built 3 long wooden boxes, the length and height of the wheel arch in the tub. Then 4 smaller ones the fit on top across the 3 in the bottom. That fits all the camping gear, clothes and food for family trips. And I also still have room for the fridge, arkpak, toolbox. Some ratchet straps holds it all down and secure

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sounds like a great set up mate in the back of your Amarok. Well thought out for the gear you take away. Cheers Tim

[@louiskudlak2241]

Great ideas Tim, KISS , keep it simple stupid, myself I don’t have a big budget, used some tub’s I had for my storage, made a drawer and false floor from chipboard from Bunnings , got a hilux with a tray and canvas canapy, tis all about what works for each of us 👍👍👍👍lov your videos buddy

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day louis, ' Thats it, put together a camping set up that works for you. keep it a simple as you can. You have a great set up in the back of your 4WD. Thanks heaps for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@tanamite]

Love the way you’ve added bungee cord to the lid mate! I’ll have to do that myself!

[@tanamite]

I run the same four boxes in my 200 series, three (two stacked) fit on a removable false floor I made from formply next to my Engel and in between the 3rd row seats. I fixed sections of 25mm aluminium angle to the false floor to guide the boxes into place so they don’t move when travelling, and run a ratchet strap over the stacked ones to recessed tie-down points. When I close the tailgate it just kisses the 3rd box [food, so relatively light] and stops it moving. Not having carpet helps here, the boxes slide easily on the formply, all I have to do now is tune the packing of my boxes as efficiently as you have Tim! Cheers, from another Tim...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah it works really well for holding a number of items in the camp boxes. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@tanamite Great setup you have in the back of your 200. The stackable boxes click well together and the strap over the top holds them nicely in place. Cheers Tim

[@allbutgrey]

I love the kitchen lid bungee organization solution. Brilliant!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate Works really well. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@glennjackson1417]

Reckon you are on a winner with basic boxes. Never been flushed with cash and hence have used basic boxes for the last 40 years … great for moving between vehicles, from the truck(showing cattle), ute on a trip or a good fire in the backyard. I think your best tip here is to not over fill them … bit of space available if you have a bit of a different camp going on and none of that impossible "get the tent back in the original bag" crap after 30 goes !!!

[@glennjackson1417]

Also for weight, had a brain explosion the other day and bought a spun steel camp oven …. one of the best mistakes I have ever made … been cooking with my old cast ones for many decades and with a little bit of adjustment to how I cook, the spun steel is every bit as good with little weight and way better on my back moving it around the fire... cools in no time for packing away as well … just a thought.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Glenn, Spot on mate. Take them from one vehicle to another or where ever you are going. The boxes are great mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@glennjackson1417 Yeah righto mate. I haven't tried a spun steel camp oven as yet. They are so much lighter than a cast iron camp oven. But, i do like my ol cast iron camp oven.

[@glennjackson1417]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yeah, with a choice I would stay with my cast, but age has made spun a way better option then no camp oven cooking at all. Such a good effort that you reply to the comments .... Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@glennjackson1417 Yeah i will stick with my cast iron for a while yet. Thanks mate. Ive been out of rang since Monday. Now catching up on the replies.

[@eastcoastexplorers4x415]

Great Video, I do like watching and finding out how other people setup their 4wds. I'm a simple camper, always have been and always will. Just a swag, fridge and a box for my food

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, If you can go simple its the best way to go. Easy to setup camp and get gear out when you need it., Cheers Tim.

[@leannehickman4414]

Some great ideas. . . I think I might use your food tub idea..Currently my food goes into my rear drawer with my cooking utensils but I like the idea of taking the whole tub inside between trips. . 😁 . . Exactly what my car needs, ANOTHER Change 🤣😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol Yep, very handy taking the tubs in side until the next trip. Works really well. Cheers Tim

[@waynehauser3611]

Hi Tim. Another great video of course. Just wondering where you got the storage boxes you are using, if you are aloud to say. I have a single draw in the back of the ranger, which i usually have all my tools, jack compressor etc in , which leaves me room for my mobility scooter, and ramps, when i am round town . Once in camp mode the free side is good for something like your camp boxes. I have been messing about with different box options, but like yours . Cheers mate ! 😎👍

[@RoamingRooma]

Love it. Camping means simple. Some good ideas there Tim Thanks Don.M

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Don, Yeah mate, simple camping is the go. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@christianlawton7093]

Great system in when needed out when not, very versatile beats everything else to a stand still, where did you get the boxes from ??

[@SteveBurns80]

Thanks for the great ideas, mate. Has made me rethink my whole setup, I had been trying thinking of ways to dropping some weight out of our Cruiser and after seeing some of you recent videos on the subject, I have now deleted my draws and fridge slide system and gone with plastic boxes. Has saved me more than 50kg and I actually have more room than before. So far I haven't missed my draws one little bit. A lot to be said for keeping things simple. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Steve, Same here mate, I really like the boxes setup. I don’t miss my heavy drawers at all. That’s great you have reduced some weight from your Cruiser. Simple setup is the go. Makes camping easy. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@Triple-N]

Great tips on this Tim, especially the one for the food box. I've made the move from having all my gear in one big storage box to 3 smaller boxes. Separated different type of items on different boxes. The boxes I use are the Tactix Modular Toolbox system from Bunnings. I like the 2 drawer modular tool chest. I use it as my cutlery and tableware box. ☺ But after watching this video I might have to review my food box. I'd laterally packed everything that "I think" I need. ☺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks for that. I’m glad you found some helpful tips in the video. Having separate boxes works well and using the extra space in the lids is very handy. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim

[@sandraoxford883]

i was on the hunt for some boxes and your comment was very helpful, they look great as I'm looking at bunnings online :)

[@limitlessadventures7626]

Bloody hell Tim you have some great ideas love it mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Im glad that you found this video helpful. Cheers Tim.

[@rextyro]

This is great. Simple and efficient. Thanks! Wondering what kind of box that is? Having a hard time sourcing a rugged box with folding lid that stacks well. Anyone with any ideas out there?

[@SandyCrack69]

Nice video and channel, I’ve just discovered it fortunately at the time when I want to go solo camping in the VHC in my mistibushi delica van. A couple of question for you, what do you do for refrigeration and on a filming thing how do you do your elevated and top down camera shots . I presume in this one it was a pole off the top of your van but there have been other of high angle campsite view that have me stumped. Thought you might use the drone but the shots too stable and no their is no noise from it. I’m going to enjoy going through your back catalogue and make a list of tracks and campsites to visit…

[@poeyd9624]

On ya Timbo , thanks for the tips. 🍻🤙🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@bigz2869]

Great System Tim I use boxes as well.I have ordered a drifta kitchen box which will make life in the bush a little nicer. I like the idea of being able to remove everything from the vehicle when not camping. Hardly need all that gear when at the shops 😀 Thanks for sharing your great ideas. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it is a great to be able to take the boxes out when you get home until the next trip. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@norsehall309]

Hi mate, l have set up the ute with 1300mm long draws with one side for recovery and repairs the other like a pantry and pot draw, 50ltr fridge/freezer and carry 2x 15ltr water container with taps and a slab of water bottles this set up allows for two persons and dog to live from the ute for 5+ days without resupply, Greg show, cheers mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Great set up you have going on. The best set up is the one that works best for you and the camping style you go on. Thanks for your reply, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@kristineharrower7813]

Great idea

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Kristine, It does work well for the gear i pack in them. Cheers Tim

[@oz-wozza]

You've come up with a really awesome rear setup for a Patrol. I'll be copying a lot of it, so thanks for the inspiration. You've made upgrades to your aluminium security mesh cargo barrier since your "Customising My GU PATROL Interior" video (you've put a frame around it and a middle supporting bar). Did you DIY, or take it to a fabricator? Did you make any content on this process? I've been watching your videos for ages, but haven't noticed you discussing this.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, That’s great you have found setup in the back of my Patrol helpful for setting up your Patrol. With the mesh screen. I cut the mesh out myself and took it to a metal fabricator to weld the strengthen frame around it. It’s not an approved cargo barrier, that’s why I haven’t filmed it. Thanks mate, I greatly appreciate your feedback Cheers Tim

[@oz-wozza]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks so much for your reply Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@oz-wozza no worries at all mate.

[@adamcarroll8356]

I did exactly that Tim , went from the draws to boxes in my twin cab , it lets me unload & utilise the tray , plus I have my fridge on the back seat & a double swag sits on racks over the tray 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Adam, Yeah mate the boxes are great when you take them out. You dont have all that weight in the back all the time when not camping, and you can then use the rear space when the boxes come out. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@adamcarroll8356]

Hey Tim , I see a lot of Videos are in Vic ,would love to see you make some in NSW 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@adamcarroll8356 Gday mate, I’ve got trip plan ideas I’m working on for interstate trips. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@mixmastermoods]

I like the idea of a hinged lid. That's one less thing to put on the ground or find a place for.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it, stays on the box and not loosed on the ground. Cheers Tim

[@ngurrubeckett-li7xx]

I use boxes too. You know what’s in them, can just grab and go. Simple. And for people like me that have one vehicle that gets used for everything makes a lot more sense to go able to easily return the car to your daily drive.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on mate. The boxes are so good to take out after a camping trip. Rather than permanent mounted drawers. Cheers Tim.

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR GREAT IDEAL WHAT SIZE ARE YOUR BOXES ? THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO

[@petestopher4864]

Great vid mate, I’ve scrolled through a lot of the comments but I’m wondering what brand boxes they are? Cheers

[@4x4touring47]

Lots of food for thought there batesey! I have spent a shitload of time and money building my drawers so there would be a few tears if I removed them . . . . .but you'd be saving about 200kg without drawers and fridge slide I'd imagine. . . . . My 90 series Prado is a bit obese ATM . . . . Went over a weighbridge recently and was kinda shocked just how close to GVM I was . . . . And I wasn't even fully loaded for a trip . . . . . Think there might be some tears coming my way 🤣😂😅😜 Great vid as always mate 👍👌 keep up the great work

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ben, Yeah, the drawers i had were a set i built and rebuilt a few times over the years changing the design. But, i dont miss them at all. My drawers and fridge slide would have been 100+kgs easy. GVM is a big one that needs to be thought about when packing up the 4WD for a trip. Thanks a lot mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@gregpaterno1446]

Good on you timo💪🏼👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼gee timo that billy has done a few Ks 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏽

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Greg, Yeah mate that ol billy is gold. Still boils water so no need to replace it. Cheers Tim.

[@LazzyTroll227]

hey tim was just curios as to where you got the storage boxes from?

[@1THEMAGUS]

Thanks Tim for another post. Well thought out storage plan and as usual explained fully.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks a lot for your feedback. It's a simple set up, and it works. Cheers Tim

[@shovelhead2369]

Magnificent idea Batesy 🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@lizzybyron]

Glad I have found your Chanel I’m looking at getting a swag & felt like I had to have draws. I have a Mazda wagon and really didn’t want a new car this for me as I’ll be going solo, is great info. May I ask were you purchased the tbs from?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Miss Liss Everyone thinks that drawers are the only option, but there’s other alternatives. Drawers are good, but they are heavy and in your car all the time. The boxes work fantastic, they are light weight and you can take them out when you get home until your next camp trip. The boxes are from Expedition 123 All Australian made. I’m glad you found this video helpful. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@2eREPPARA]

Aussie combat vet Hi Tim can you please tell me where you got those lidded boxes you have for kitchen/food storage

[@karl4834]

Those Expedition 134 boxes are stupid expensive...but I have two and love them. Unlike any other box I've used, completely dust and water proof. But more importantly, pest proof. After leaving my previous boxes outside at camp and finding critters in them the next day, I didn't want to eat anything from that box, hence my justification at paying the big dollars for a plastic box. Moreover, I have a NW Pajero and it has underfloor storage in the back where I put all my rarely used items, so a draw system would basically leave that spot useless, whereas being easily able to remove boxes on the rare occasion I might need tools or spares from under the rear floor makes my system more workable. As you note, Batesy, the different colours helps with organisation. I'm going to buy at least one more to better streamline my set-up and, due to their inherent strength and stackability, with 3 I can make them into a set of steps to reach hard to reach stuff on my roof rack when at camp.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Karl, They do cost a bit of money, but you sure get quality with the boxes. The boxes are great and very easy to use., I really like them, thats for sure. Sounds like you have your Pajero well set up for your touring mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@jiffijoff9780]

Great video, thanks for sharing your setup 👍 great usage of space in the lid. So the inner layer of the lid is somehow removable? Can't see the cords from outside, so you must have pulled them in somewhere inbetween? We're running a cabin on a Defender and use open plastic boxes inside the drawers and shelfes to keep things bundled and organized. Need to wrap stuff in towels to minimize rattle noises. Works a treat 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Using the lid for storage is very handy for what i keep in that space. I drilled holes through the plastic ribs and threaded the cord through and pulled tight so it holds those items in place. Stopping rattles is great if you can pack things in between with towels ect. Top idea. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@craig9950]

G'day Tim, great idea with the storage boxes. Utilizing the space better in your rig. Just wondering where did you get the big storage boxes with the different color lids I cant find them anywhere 🤣

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Craig They do work well for my setup. So much better than big heavy drawers. Boxes are from Expedition 123 Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@aussiewonderer]

Bloody ripper 👍 whats the brand of them boxes?

[@fishingwithfrighty1615]

Onya Batesy another very informative video mate, love your work. 👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@damianshale4567]

I'm using boxes currently out of the tub of the Hilux. I've got a Prado on order and that will get equipped with a drawer system. There are so many options depending on the style of camping you do, and the vehicle you own. Thanks for sharing your setup Tim, some really good ideas there!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Damian, Thats it mate, you need to set up the back of your 4Wd that works for you and the style of camping you like to do. Have fun decking out the new Prado mate. Cheers Tim

[@patroln48]

Great ideas Tim! I similarly used boxes this way. Besides keeping things together, it improved my packing skills whilst disciplining me from packing too much (mainly because I drove a Suzuki Sierra for some years :). For cooking and coffee making, I used a Trangia, and although not as much fun as lighting a fire, it reduced my cooking equipment down to 20/25cm square. Included the pan, pot, kettle, handle, fuel container, stand etc. It was super light and made for hiking as well. Love the lid idea! Thanks again for sharing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, That’s one of the benefits with the boxes. You have to be careful what you take and fit those items in the size boxes you have. It does make you a better packer I reckon. Only take what you need. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@AllTerrainAction]

Hey Tim, we struggle with carrying space in our Adventra's this is a good idea because I guess you can leave these boxes under the car if you want when your stopped as well. Since we have such a flat base in our wagons we use them to sleep in when were quick stopped on a long trip, you've definitely given me some ideas on how to become much more organised! Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah i leave my boxes outside when they aren't being used. That way for you, you will have more room to sleep in the back. Glad you found some helpful tips in the video. Cheers Tim.

[@benhowell5790]

Hey Batesy where do you keep your recovery gear mate? Excellent lighweight setup for storage by the way.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ben, I keep that in a seperate bag on the floor in the front passenger seat. Easy to get to when and if i need it. Going light weight is great if you can do it. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@steveb2915]

how ya going tim you gotta do a meet and greet one day would be nice to meet ya mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Steve, Going good thanks mate. Hope it's the same at your end. I did one a few years ago and had planned another last year, but Covid put a stop to that. see how things go for another this year mate. thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@ShannonBeal80]

Awesome video again Batesy, just so simple yet so practical.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Simple set ups work a treat. Cheers Tim.

[@markhiggins3054]

Thanks Tim - where can you buy the boxes?

[@kyleryan7456]

Hey tim is bluff hut track hard In the wet I'm going up there last weekend of may for 4 nights to camp

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I find it pretty easy up to Bluff Hut. Not to bad in the wet. Still be careful if it’s raining. Cheers Tim

[@MicksGarageDarts]

I started off with smaller tubs like you have now but have gone over to a custom built drawer system that I leave in there now.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah thats cool mate. Best set up is one that works best for you. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@MicksGarageDarts]

@@timbates4wdadventures that's right mate and using tubs is just as easy if not easier than drawers. I just like the drawers as it keeps most of my gear on hand for any time.

[@trishrobbins9942]

Great hat!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@jamesbridgman404]

Hi Tim - great vid thank you - curious to know the volume of these boxes, thinking of adding some in back of my gladiator this season? cheers.

[@Pete4184]

Bloody Legend Tim, I’ve nearly got my GQ’s weight sorted (GVM) fridge in the same place as yours slide gone(45kg)I know your right about the draws, the boxes are the way to go. It’ll be a sad day draws come out.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, Yeah, GVM is a very important thing to take into account when packing up your 4WD for a trip. My drawers were 80+KGs easy. I dont miss them at all. Cheers Tim

[@robertwilson1827]

@@timbates4wdadventures thought I saw you with drawers one time. Must be a old sponsor/ video? 🙂🙂🙂

[@markmclaughlin1025]

They look like good tuff tubs, what brand are they?

[@rahalati]

Nice set up and very cost effective, thanks for sharing. But I am curious, being an Australian guy and with these many and famouse companies who do excellent drawers you did not bother to switch over to a drawer system... it must be a strong reason to stick to your current setup

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I had a set of drawers in the back of my Patrol. I made them myself. I took them out when as part of removing about 300kgs in weight out of the back. Drawers are heavy. My current set up with the boxes work really well for me. No way im going back to drawers. Thanks a lot for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@granpapi-chaw]

Hi Tim, where are the storage boxes from please?

[@DJSAS]

Nice set up mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Works well. Cheers Tim.

[@timmoss1481]

Timmy I’ve been tryna find a decent box for ages with out breaking the budget. Those tubs look very sturdy and good quality. Can I possibly find out where u got them from bud cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tim, They are great quality boxes. They are from Expedition 134. Not sure how they are going for stock though mate. Cheers Tim

[@timmoss1481]

@@timbates4wdadventures awesome cheers mate I’ll check them out

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@timmoss1481 No worries mate.

[@MrButuz]

This is great work - it's so easy to get carried away in the sea of youtubreviewers getting free expensive product all day long, whilst us poor buggers gotta use a few months wages to buy 'em. It's especially expensive here in the UK where everything is imported and costly. Why spend 3 grand on drawers when 4 boxes and a ratchet strap do the same (or for you, better?) job?? Once I get the diesel pump fixed on me patrol i'll be going out and buying 4 boxes!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah i agree big time. So many people think you need top have all the latest and greatest gear. Drawers are expensive and very heavy. The 4 boxes i use are great for my camping gear and setup. I'll never go back to drawers now i have the boxes. Thanks a lot for your feedback and for dropping in from the UK mate. I hope you get that diesel pump fixed soon. Cheers Tim.

[@MrButuz]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yeh agreed, cheers! Look at it this way you just saved me 2 grand in drawers so now I just about got enough money to get this old RD28 running!! :D :p

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@MrButuz that’s wicked mate. If you can make the boxes work. They are great. I also like how I can take them out. Not driving around with heavy drawers all the time. Get the Patrol sorted and back in the bush.

[@MovieClipsB]

Hi Tim, how did you fix the boxes down? Did you install a Tie Down Anchor Track? Or how do keep them from bouncing around? Where did you attach the ratchet strap to? Thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I have a video showing the full rebuild of the back of my Patrol. Shows the tie down attachments i have for the boxes. Works a treat mate. Cheers Tim

[@alansmith8435]

I've only been following your channel for a little while, so I'm catching up on some of your older videos. I noticed in this camp storage setup you did not mention first aid. Where do you keep your first aid kit/s not in your box system would take too long to get to.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Alan, Those camp boxes are purely what I use for cooking items, food , odds and ends Just because I didn’t show my first aid box, doesn’t mean I don’t carry one. My first aid kit is in its own bag, not locked away in one of those boxes. Very easy to get to in the back of my 4wd. I’d never go bush without a first aid kit and my PLB. Hope that answers your question mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@alansmith8435]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks and thanks for the great channel

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@alansmith8435 I appreciate that mate.

[@JoshWeirr]

Tim, what brand are these boxs thanks tim

[@Kiwi79-et3qi]

Hello Tim are you still available on you tube mate 4:59

[@russellgeorgelindsay6483]

Good set up there were abouts did you get the boxes they look good rubber seal on them

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Boxes are from Expedition 134 They don’t have stock at the moment. Not sure when they are coming back on. Cheers Tim

[@russellgeorgelindsay6483]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks mate I’ll have a google

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@russellgeorgelindsay6483 cool mate.