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Old February 8th 04, 06:39 PM
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For Oshkosh, Sun N Fun, and other major outings...

Last year I purchased three of the 12 gallon ACRO-MILLS KEEP-BOX
containers. These the rectangular plastic carry-alls with the
inter-locking flip open lids. They do not have handles (occupying
useless volume) and the lids hang straight down when open. During the
Tuesday storm last year, I had minimum water intrusion. They were left
outside under the airplane except for the food box) for the entire week
I was there

They measure 21.5"Lx15"Wx12.5"H

They easily fit through the baggage door openings of most commercially
produced GA aircraft flying today. I went to the airport and measured
the openings on PA28's, C172's, C182's as well as the interior baggage
compartment dimensions before purchasing them. I can fit four of these
containers in the baggage compartment of a C182 (two on the floor, two
stacked on top) and still have room for more camping items.

With the 100 pound weight limit on the floor, it is easy to pack more
than 25 pounds in each container. The additional 20 pounds available in
the baggage compartment is alloted for the tent, tarp and poles and gas
grill.