- Location
- Chattanooga
Post up pics of how your hatch is organized or whatever.
What's in Your Hatch???
- Thread starter Big_THanks
- Start date
This is just what I carry with me everyday.
This is a nice little tote I got from Wal-Mart. In the driver side net pocket, I keep a camera bag with my Swann Freestyle HD video camera, and there are some assorted odds and ends in the passenger side net.
The tote contains my portable air compressor and airline, the draw bar for my hitch, a couple of towels, my Bubba Rope, some shackles, A pair of Vibram FiveFingers Shoes, a hat, and some sunblock.
Under the floor has some rope, a snatch strap, a socket set, a stretchy cargo net, jumper cables, and some other assorted items.
I know this isn't under the hatch, but you wouldn't believe how much you can fit under the seats in a 2nd gen if you pack it well. The boxes are two underseat storage bins sold at Sears by the auto tools. In them are tow sets of combination wrenches (one set is GearWrench -- handiest tools you can buy) some chemlights, zip ties, Diagnostic code reader, paracord and Figure 9's, fuses, screwdrivers, and one of these (super handy). There's still a little room in the boxes, and I usually also keep a 8'x6' tarp folded under the seats, along with my CB antenna (got tired of taking it down everytime I went through the carwash or a parking garage).
This is a nice little tote I got from Wal-Mart. In the driver side net pocket, I keep a camera bag with my Swann Freestyle HD video camera, and there are some assorted odds and ends in the passenger side net.
The tote contains my portable air compressor and airline, the draw bar for my hitch, a couple of towels, my Bubba Rope, some shackles, A pair of Vibram FiveFingers Shoes, a hat, and some sunblock.
Under the floor has some rope, a snatch strap, a socket set, a stretchy cargo net, jumper cables, and some other assorted items.
I know this isn't under the hatch, but you wouldn't believe how much you can fit under the seats in a 2nd gen if you pack it well. The boxes are two underseat storage bins sold at Sears by the auto tools. In them are tow sets of combination wrenches (one set is GearWrench -- handiest tools you can buy) some chemlights, zip ties, Diagnostic code reader, paracord and Figure 9's, fuses, screwdrivers, and one of these (super handy). There's still a little room in the boxes, and I usually also keep a 8'x6' tarp folded under the seats, along with my CB antenna (got tired of taking it down everytime I went through the carwash or a parking garage).
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HK..
Bought an X
- Location
- Cincinnati ohio
HK..
Bought an X
- Location
- Cincinnati ohio
Dont sleep in it use the tent always and put the bike on the yakima trail hitch bike rack when I need it, so said what the heck and built one. Great for tools and my firearms and ammo.
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
J, I love those boxes and have one myself. I envy the place you have for them.
- Location
- Western Massachusetts
Time to take some new pics...
I'm forever jealous of the added little storage spaces in 2nd gens. And HK.., I dig that organizer. I've been thinking of building one but it's just not high enough on my needs list to jump on it right now.
I'm forever jealous of the added little storage spaces in 2nd gens. And HK.., I dig that organizer. I've been thinking of building one but it's just not high enough on my needs list to jump on it right now.
midget
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- what cheer,Iowa
Who organizes? I have my box of 2 12s and a couple tow rops and old beer cans scattered lol.
- Location
- Chattanooga
You guys have some awesome ideas I love what J has going.
- Location
- Chattanooga
Thats what I like it is neat and simple
Acasper708
Bought an X
- Location
- Evergreen Park, IL
Here's a shot of my set up in the back.
- Location
- Chattanooga
Thats pretty cool is it a roof basket?
TN4x4Xterra
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
J - Nice setup, I'm surprised you haven't removed the rear headrests....they're gigantic and blocks my view so I have removed them since and have been on the hunt for 2009-11 headrests since they are smaller in leather.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I've got a bungee stretched from one panel to the seat anchor with toilet paper, paper towels, and shop towels on it. I had a roll of duct tape on it but had to use it in the house.
I've got a small bug out bag and in the right net I've got a large stash of plastic bags for putting dirty diapers in on the road. I've got jumper cables in the hide away tray and a first aid kit strapped on the hatch. I have a small key chain made of para cord for emergencies and a few tools in one of the nets a well as a box of additional bungees.
In this picture we had a diaper bag and bag of clothes ready for the baby to be born, those aren't there all of the time.
Airmapper
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY
Well I'm just getting started, but off the bat milk crates seemed handy. I put down a sheet of that sticky mat for kitchen drawers between the tie down rails, and the rest of the sheet is under the floor in that compartment.
Under floor is my trailer hitch and big ratchet straps, smaller straps are in the white box.
The milk crates are strapped down with a ratchet strap as well through the handles. They are just full of random junk I find handy, my laptop mount, fire extinguisher, various straps and bungee cords, towels, extension cord, and who know what else I forgot was in there.
My tool bag has basic hand tools and electrical tools. I got a backup GPS I keep in there for emergencies.
Other obvious stuff you can see is my mats to throw under a load if I need to use the roof rack, and a extra pair of shoes.
I got more work to do, I figure it will become more organized over time.
Under floor is my trailer hitch and big ratchet straps, smaller straps are in the white box.
The milk crates are strapped down with a ratchet strap as well through the handles. They are just full of random junk I find handy, my laptop mount, fire extinguisher, various straps and bungee cords, towels, extension cord, and who know what else I forgot was in there.
My tool bag has basic hand tools and electrical tools. I got a backup GPS I keep in there for emergencies.
Other obvious stuff you can see is my mats to throw under a load if I need to use the roof rack, and a extra pair of shoes.
I got more work to do, I figure it will become more organized over time.
- Location
- Western Massachusetts
Two big mortar tins:
Extra fluids, jumper cables, ropes, bungee cords, zip ties, recovery strap, clevis shackles, draw bar, etc. etc.
Tool box: Hand tools, metric and inch, BFH, coolant concentration tester, etc.
Rack: Tarp, smaller hand tools, camp stool, rubber hole plugs, electrical repair stuff, tire plug kit, zip ties, blanket, gloves, rags, carabiners, radiator clamps, draw bar pin, germ grenade, uuuum...lots of other stuff.
Shovel, and a hatchet behind the first aid kit. In the first aid kit there's also an assortment of trash bags and plastic utensils, salt & pepper, hand wipes, etc.
Extra fluids, jumper cables, ropes, bungee cords, zip ties, recovery strap, clevis shackles, draw bar, etc. etc.
Tool box: Hand tools, metric and inch, BFH, coolant concentration tester, etc.
Rack: Tarp, smaller hand tools, camp stool, rubber hole plugs, electrical repair stuff, tire plug kit, zip ties, blanket, gloves, rags, carabiners, radiator clamps, draw bar pin, germ grenade, uuuum...lots of other stuff.
Shovel, and a hatchet behind the first aid kit. In the first aid kit there's also an assortment of trash bags and plastic utensils, salt & pepper, hand wipes, etc.
Adding one of these soon.
Boondox contacted me today to ask if he could try out some new stuff since I'm the first one to actually order one from him. So I told him to go nuts and have fun with it. I'm looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.
Boondox contacted me today to ask if he could try out some new stuff since I'm the first one to actually order one from him. So I told him to go nuts and have fun with it. I'm looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Sweet action man. I'm sure a lot could be done with the design.
Yeah, he tried to explain what new stuff he had in mind, like being able to flip it up to act as a barrier between the cargo area and the back seat. As long as I can get my cooler under it and more gear on top I'll be happy. Especially for the price.
- Location
- Chattanooga
Just realized I never posted mine so here it is since I got rid of the SUBS now its got all my tools taking it up.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I'm going to load mine down tonight with a stroller, pack and play, three suit cases, two gym bags, and a plethora of other odds and ends. We'll see how much use I can get out of the raingler nets holding the stuff in the cargo area.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Get the big one. The little one is too small.
- Location
- Idaho!
I'm kind of a packrat with my X. Let's see if I can remember what I usually keep in the hatch area...
I have a plano sportsman truck bungeed to the rear seats. Inside I have a full toobox, umbrellas, extra pair of summer clothes, magnetic window screens, winter emergency kit, dry goods/food, mittens/scarf/hat, sweatshirts, blankets, towels, backpack, hiking pack, ummm...stuff.
I also keep a tent, folding chair, first aid kit, ER roadside kit, hatchet, 2 shovels, sleeping bag, mini pillow, water bottles, dog water bowl, galoshes, spare small parts, RTV sealant, tie downs, bungees, microfiber cloths, and more crap that I cannot recall off the top of my head. I'll try to remember to take pics.
I have a plano sportsman truck bungeed to the rear seats. Inside I have a full toobox, umbrellas, extra pair of summer clothes, magnetic window screens, winter emergency kit, dry goods/food, mittens/scarf/hat, sweatshirts, blankets, towels, backpack, hiking pack, ummm...stuff.
I also keep a tent, folding chair, first aid kit, ER roadside kit, hatchet, 2 shovels, sleeping bag, mini pillow, water bottles, dog water bowl, galoshes, spare small parts, RTV sealant, tie downs, bungees, microfiber cloths, and more crap that I cannot recall off the top of my head. I'll try to remember to take pics.
luv2mud
Need Bigger Tires
- Location
- Marietta, Ohio
LOL....is this your garage or your hatch! JK.......Sounds like your prepared for almost anything!
- Location
- Brentwood, TN
Here's mine...
The red and black baskets hold my compressor, tire iron, maps, and other mmisc stufff.
Left drawer on the gear box holds my tools: metrric wrenches, metric sockets, torque wrench, screwdrivers, BFH, penetrating oil, breaker bar, hacksaw, wood saw, hatchet, zip ties in various lengths, hammer, multimeter, fuses, safety glasses, vice grips, duct tape, crescent wrench, extra bolts and small misc parts. I use this kit to fix my truck at home. If this kit cant do it then i know i cant make that repair on the trail.
Right drawer holds recovery gear. Winch controller, first aid kit, jumper cables, tow strap, tree strap, wheel chocks, Haynes manual.
Left cubby hole has oil, atf, cargo straps, rain shell, flashlight, winter gloves, winter hat, fleece, rain pants.
Right cubby has inverter.
The red and black baskets hold my compressor, tire iron, maps, and other mmisc stufff.
Left drawer on the gear box holds my tools: metrric wrenches, metric sockets, torque wrench, screwdrivers, BFH, penetrating oil, breaker bar, hacksaw, wood saw, hatchet, zip ties in various lengths, hammer, multimeter, fuses, safety glasses, vice grips, duct tape, crescent wrench, extra bolts and small misc parts. I use this kit to fix my truck at home. If this kit cant do it then i know i cant make that repair on the trail.
Right drawer holds recovery gear. Winch controller, first aid kit, jumper cables, tow strap, tree strap, wheel chocks, Haynes manual.
Left cubby hole has oil, atf, cargo straps, rain shell, flashlight, winter gloves, winter hat, fleece, rain pants.
Right cubby has inverter.
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- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I wish my gen 2 had those hooks.. Damn x model lol
- Location
- Idaho!
Haha yeah. I try to be as prepared as possible. I live in an area and wheel in areas that are VERY far from any source of help. So it is useful to have things that fix and/or make life easier to deal with when sh*t hits the fan.
I think my hatch is far from being adequately supplied, too.
- Location
- machesney park IL
Basic mini net. Plywood with recessed aircraft tie down tracks.
- Location
- Conroe, TX
My girls box
Here's a link to the build. http://s164.beta.photobucket.com/user/rattfink31/library/MyGirlsBOX
Here's a link to the build. http://s164.beta.photobucket.com/user/rattfink31/library/MyGirlsBOX
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
Basic mini net. Plywood with recessed aircraft tie down tracks.
Whoa whoa whoa, why do your seats fold flat?
BlOwNXT
Need Bigger Tires
- Location
- Sweetwater, TN
Take out the bottom cushion and it allows backrests to go down fully
gen 1 thing mine do the same.
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
Just blew my mind.
Kidding. I figured that was it. Unfortunately, as a college brat, I need my rear row... and I'm lazy.