Storage for comp equipment

nkay · Mar 26, 2014

We have been using plastic boxes and other ways to keep our equipment (knives, rubs, rags, and other items) but that has proven to be pretty cumbersome and in the interest of making my lazy life easier I am trying to find a better way. My first thought was a chest style tool box but I have sides on my trailer and that means either lifting the box out of the trailer each time or losing the space at the bottom of the chest. Any ideas from other competitors about a good way to keep stuff organized? My cooker is not a walk on and is on a 16 foot trailer.

Fishin4bass723 · Mar 26, 2014

I have thought of making a box similar to the old patrol boxes we had when I was a boy scout

TooSaucedToPork · Mar 27, 2014

Fishin4bass723 said:
I have thought of making a box similar to the old patrol boxes we had when I was a boy scout

thats an awesome idea....I forgot about those

MarleyMan · Mar 27, 2014

I thought about buying a couple of these this year as we just use the plastic tote bins and I get tired of digging through the bin looking for stuff at a comp.

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bruno994 · Mar 27, 2014

I use a 3 drawer one similiar to the above from Wal-Mart for $20. It sits nicely on a prep table and holds all my tools.

Backfirin' BBQ · Mar 27, 2014

If you have room you could use a 40 inch intermediate tool box. basically a big drawer. Lockable.

Kave Dweller · Mar 27, 2014

Got a bakers rack on wheels with a truck cargo net wrapped around it.

Scottie · Mar 27, 2014

Kave Dweller said:
Got a bakers rack on wheels with a truck cargo net wrapped around it.

Just taking notes.... is that where your Jack is as well? In case of a earth quake and I need to save it!!!

ckelly · Mar 27, 2014

Stanley fat max tool boxes are pretty sweet too.

Untraceable · Mar 27, 2014

I keep my little stuff in a cheap carry tool box from HD. just big enough for
Rubs
Guru stuff
Knives
headlamp
Thermopen
Gloves
lighters
cigars
travel sized dish soap
couple garbage bags

helps you remember to not bring the kitchen sink

turtle · Mar 27, 2014

We use a Sterilite 4 drawer cabinet. Rich built a dolly for and it is topped with butcher block. The pieces are not attached so it can be lifted in pieces. This holds pretty much everything.

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BBQ_MAFIA · Mar 27, 2014

I use one very similar to this and it works out great.
It won't hold everything you need though. At least it doesn't for us.

MarleyMan said:
I thought about buying a couple of these this year as we just use the plastic tote bins and I get tired of digging through the bin looking for stuff at a comp.

Amazon.com - IRIS 4-Drawer Cart with Organizer Top and Casters, Black -

Kave Dweller · Mar 27, 2014

Scottie said:
Just taking notes.... is that where your Jack is as well? In case of a earth quake and I need to save it!!!

Jack is always in the green cooler, Diet coke on the bakers rack and don't use the ice in the blue cooler for your fancy colored solo cup, very high probability my vacuum sealed chicken became unsealed during the journey.

I do use a fatmax for stuff that doesn't stay in the trailer, rubs, knives, thermapens, etc. I use this one
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00058569/k-G2402574?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CPv-3dSus70CFUNqOgodbzsAUQ

HookEcho · Mar 27, 2014

I picked up one of these Rubbermaid work carts from Menards on red tag clearance for $170 plus a $18 rebate at my local store. I figure I can strap a cambro on top or a butcher top

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...rawer-mobile-work-center/p-1872647-c-9189.htm

Stoke&Smoke · Mar 27, 2014

Kave Dweller said:
Jack is always in the green cooler, Diet coke on the bakers rack and don't use the ice in the blue cooler for your fancy colored solo cup, very high probability my vacuum sealed chicken became unsealed during the journey.

I do use a fatmax for stuff that doesn't stay in the trailer, rubs, knives, thermapens, etc. I use this one
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00058569/k-G2402574?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CPv-3dSus70CFUNqOgodbzsAUQ

I have the same one. (Fatmax) Not near as much clutter anymore as a few seasons ago!

nkay · Mar 27, 2014

Man that's a lot of ideas. I think I may go with a chest tool box and put some better caster's on it. Just have to keep it light enough to move in and out of the trailer. It will be some much more convenient than those dang boxes I have to dig through.

nkay · Mar 27, 2014

Smokin' the Bandit · Mar 28, 2014

I use two of these from Home Depot. One for food items and one for smoker items. They have a removable tray on the top for small items. Wheels and pull out handle make it easy for one person to move around.

bbq.tom · Mar 28, 2014

Have a 3-drawer similar to above for small stuff and use an extra cooler for larger stuff (foil, paper towels, etc.) that I empty as soon as I get set up and then use as a cooler for ice.

Kave Dweller · Mar 28, 2014

Stoke&Smoke said:
I have the same one. (Fatmax) Not near as much clutter anymore as a few seasons ago!

You compete out of a camper, but do you keep the stuff that goes home with ya in it? its pretty much all I unload now, really happy with it.

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