I've received a few pm's about this set up so I thought I would post it up...
I try to go prepared, and when we go out its usually for a bit. I have kind of a history of overloading my "expedition" vehicle.
(1994, 2-weeks, 4 people, 4-states)
(2008)
(2012)
For us, long backcountry trips are a family affair, so not much cargo space, which means a lot of gear has to go on top.
Over 20 years of off-roading. Many journeys. I've spent countless hours on the roof rack playing Tetris. And the game would constantly change due to variations in gear/supply requirements associated with climate/terrain, number of passengers, length of time out, types of activities, e.g., backpacking, climbing, fishing, etc... And then there's the weather (see above photo). There is nothing quite like sleeping in a soggy sleeping bag.
Earlier this year a good friend (KSJ85) got a smokin deal a bunch of Hardigg Footlockers from a military auction, and he let me try them out before I shelled out the cash. I was NOT stoked by how much they weigh; around 25 lbs empty. But they seemed tough and waterproof so I gave them a try.
I was pleasantly surprised when I realized everything snapped together tight like all the pieces were made to go together. And it took me a fraction of the time to load and secure everything.
The components:
ARB Standard Rack 87" x 49"
4 - Hardigg Foot Locker 33" x 17" x 17"
7 - Scepter 20 Liter/5 Gallon Water or Fuel cans
or Rubbermaid 8-Gallon Action Packers
8 - 46" Rubber Straps for the footlockers
3 - ratchet straps for the cans/Action Packers.
Bungees to hold the gear stored in the center
Everything fits together super slick:
I try to go prepared, and when we go out its usually for a bit. I have kind of a history of overloading my "expedition" vehicle.
(1994, 2-weeks, 4 people, 4-states)
(2008)
(2012)
For us, long backcountry trips are a family affair, so not much cargo space, which means a lot of gear has to go on top.
Over 20 years of off-roading. Many journeys. I've spent countless hours on the roof rack playing Tetris. And the game would constantly change due to variations in gear/supply requirements associated with climate/terrain, number of passengers, length of time out, types of activities, e.g., backpacking, climbing, fishing, etc... And then there's the weather (see above photo). There is nothing quite like sleeping in a soggy sleeping bag.
Earlier this year a good friend (KSJ85) got a smokin deal a bunch of Hardigg Footlockers from a military auction, and he let me try them out before I shelled out the cash. I was NOT stoked by how much they weigh; around 25 lbs empty. But they seemed tough and waterproof so I gave them a try.
I was pleasantly surprised when I realized everything snapped together tight like all the pieces were made to go together. And it took me a fraction of the time to load and secure everything.
The components:
ARB Standard Rack 87" x 49"
4 - Hardigg Foot Locker 33" x 17" x 17"
7 - Scepter 20 Liter/5 Gallon Water or Fuel cans
or Rubbermaid 8-Gallon Action Packers
8 - 46" Rubber Straps for the footlockers
3 - ratchet straps for the cans/Action Packers.
Bungees to hold the gear stored in the center
Everything fits together super slick:
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