Review: The Camping Kitchen Box
Video Courtesy of Camping Kitchen Box
- Size: 25inx22.5inx17in
- Weight: 12lbs
- Material: Corrugated Plastic w/ Plastic Rivets
- Made in the USA
- Price: $189.99
Obviously
at 12lbs this box has a lot to offer over a wood or metal box. The two drawers are big
enough to hold a lot of kitchen supplies. We were able to easily store all of our eating utensils in one drawer with spatulas, large spoons, and kitchen knives in the other, . The top cubby is fairly large as well, at
24x6x16.5, I was able to house my stove and fuel canisters along with
several other things in this area. The left lower compartment I used as
a food storage and it held up pretty well as a dry storage with only
one hiccup that I will get to later. Lastly the lower right side I
found to be large enough to house my pots, pans, cutting board, and even
a couple cups, and still have room left over.
What we Didn't Like:
Unfortunately, there were a
few things we didn't care for in the design. One of
those things is also part of why we liked it. This chuck box is large,
At 25 inches tall it also takes a lot of real estate. I think
that if the box was more wide than tall, at least for me, it would have
been better. Depth on this chuck box is perfect in my opinion. Another
issue we had was the plastic snap rivets. We encountered a few times where the rivets would come unfastened. We discussed the issue with the manufacturer and we were able to work through how I was loading equipment into the compartments. Based on my conversations with the manufacturer, I am
optimistic there will be design improvements to the future models.
As with similarly designed wood chuck boxes, the Camping Kitchen Box is not weather sealed, so you will need to put it away or cover it in questionable weather. Also, while the top of the chuck box is reinforced along the front with aluminum it does have a tendency to rack slightly after a lot of use and the top is not designed to be used to cook on. It is however strong enough to set plenty of gear on top of.
As with similarly designed wood chuck boxes, the Camping Kitchen Box is not weather sealed, so you will need to put it away or cover it in questionable weather. Also, while the top of the chuck box is reinforced along the front with aluminum it does have a tendency to rack slightly after a lot of use and the top is not designed to be used to cook on. It is however strong enough to set plenty of gear on top of.
Conclusion:
The Camping Kitchen
Box is a great idea and while I believe there is room for some
improvements, I can also see this fitting the bill for several outdoor
enthusiasts. The sheer weight of this box and the strength of the
corrugated plastic was very impressive to me. I dropped it, slid it on
rocks and gravel, and piled gear on the top without any problems. It will
not replace the need for a table of some kind or a stand to cook on but
it will carry just about anything you can fit into it.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was given the equipment used in this review in consideration for review publication.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was given the equipment used in this review in consideration for review publication.