{"id":5003,"date":"2021-05-05T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T21:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=5003"},"modified":"2022-06-17T12:47:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T19:47:11","slug":"how-to-build-your-own-camp-kitchen-chuck-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/camp\/how-to-build-your-own-camp-kitchen-chuck-box","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Your Own Camp Kitchen Chuck Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>An organized kitchen is the secret to a happy camping trip. That said, it\u2019s not always easy to keep all of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/c\/camp-kitchen\">camp cooking gear<\/a> and ingredients readily accessible when you\u2019re at the campsite.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it; tossing everything randomly into cardboard boxes will only get you so far. This tutorial provides instructions for a do-it-yourself wooden camp kitchen box that\u2019ll solve your culinary organizational quandaries once and for all. Plus, it looks good and is pretty much guaranteed to impress the heck out of your camping buddies.<\/p>\n<p>Download&nbsp;the camp kitchen box&nbsp;supplies list and cut sheet and get started:&nbsp;<a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-Cut-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camp Kitchen Cut Sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Supplies needed:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>4&#8242; x 8&#8242; sheet of \u00bd&#8221; plywood<\/li>\n<li>4 sets of hinges<\/li>\n<li>2 latches<\/li>\n<li>2 magnetic closures<\/li>\n<li>Wood glue<\/li>\n<li>Screws<\/li>\n<li>Lid prop (recycled tent pole section)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tools needed:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Screwdriver<\/li>\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n<li>Drill with small bit<\/li>\n<li>Pencils<\/li>\n<li>Construction square<\/li>\n<li>Skill saw (many hardware stores offer cutting services)<\/li>\n<li>Small handsaw<\/li>\n<li>Safety glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-1.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 1<\/h4>\n<p>Measure your gear. First, measure your stove with the fuel bottle attached. This will give you the overall length and width of your box. Make sure to add some space in order to allow the stove lid to open and to hold any items you might want to store next to your stove. Measure the height of any gear you want to store upright (maximum height) in order to help determine shelf spacing.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-2.1.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-2.2.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 2<\/h4>\n<p>Lay out all your measurements on the sheet of plywood. Try to make the most out of the sheet. Line up all similar cuts and start cutting. If you don\u2019t own a saw, most hardware stores offer cutting services when you purchase wood. If you plan to have the hardware store do the cutting, you\u2019ll want to provide a cut list and a diagram to help the hardware store determine the best way to cut.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-3.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 3<\/h4>\n<p>Line up the back and side pieces and mark your shelf height location with a pencil; this will make it easier to screw in your shelves after the outer box is built.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-4.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 4<\/h4>\n<p>Start by assembling the sides and back of the box. If you are not using self-drilling screws, you should predrill holes for best results. Screw and glue all seams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-5.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 5<\/h4>\n<p>Attach the bottom of box, screw and glue all seams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-6.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 6<\/h4>\n<p>Preassemble the shelves outside of the box. Make sure to square the top and bottom, as this will make them easier to install. If you\u2019re adding a top shelf face board, install it now. Screw and glue all seams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-7.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 7<\/h4>\n<p>Install the shelves using the pre-marked lines. Screw and glue all seams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-8.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 8<\/h4>\n<p>Attach the top\/lid to the short face board. Screw and glue all seams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-9.jpg?resize=600%2C428\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 9<\/h4>\n<p>Attache hinges to top\/lid and front face board.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-10.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 10<\/h4>\n<p>Install remaining hardware (latches, magnets, etc.). Locations will vary based on the design and dimensions of your camp kitchen chuck box.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-11.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 11<\/h4>\n<p>Sand all edges round and stain\/seal plywood.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-article_body wp-image-5017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/07\/Blog-Camp-Kitchen-12.jpg?resize=600%2C429\" alt=\"Camp Kitchen\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\"><\/p>\n<h4>Step 12<\/h4>\n<p>Post pictures of your completed camp kitchen to your favorite social media sites and then go camping!<\/p>\n<p>For more camping tips, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/family-camping-checklist.html\">camping checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An organized kitchen is the secret to a happy camping trip. That said, it\u2019s not always easy to keep all of your camp cooking gear and ingredients readily accessible when you\u2019re at the campsite. Let\u2019s face it; tossing everything randomly into cardboard boxes will only get you so far. 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