Backwoods Overland Bed Rack Storage Box for Toyota Tacoma
Backwoods Overland Bed Rack Storage Box for Toyota Tacoma
Requires the Backwoods Tacoma Bed Rack
This box is engineered to mount to the Backwoods Adventure Mods Toyota Tacoma Bed Rack, which is sold separately and required. It is not a universal box and will not mount to other manufacturers' bed racks. You can run one box per side of the rack.
Most bed rack storage boxes are injection molded plastic. They flex, they fade, they crack at the hinges after a couple of seasons, and they never quite look like they belong on a built truck. This one is different. The Backwoods Overland Bed Rack Storage Box is built entirely from 1/8 inch aluminum with stainless steel mounts, which is why it weighs 38 lbs and why it will still be square in ten years.
Everything about it is designed around actually using it in the field. Gas struts lift the lid automatically so you are not holding it open with one hand while digging with the other. Lockable push button latches keep your gear secure at a trailhead. A high quality rubber gasket seals out dust and water. Two adjustable interior shelves let you organize by trip rather than dumping everything in a pile. And the exterior MOLLE panel comes predrilled for a Rotopax mount, so the outside of the box becomes usable real estate too. Free powder coat, made in the USA, backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
Built to Live Outside
All 1/8" Aluminum Construction: This is the whole argument against plastic. Aluminum does not flex under load, does not go chalky and brittle under years of UV, and does not crack where the hinges mount. It also will not rust. At 38 lbs the box is heavier than a plastic equivalent, but that weight buys you a box that stays square and keeps sealing.
Gas Strut Auto Lid Opening: Unlatch it and the lid lifts itself, then stays there. That matters when you are reaching in with both hands, or when the wind is up and a loose lid would otherwise slam on your fingers. Three gas struts are included (more on why below).
Lockable Push Button Latches: Keyed locking latches with two rubber latch covers included. Gear stays secure when the truck is parked at a trailhead, and the covers keep grit out of the mechanism.
Rubber Gasket Seal: A high quality gasket runs the perimeter of the lid to keep dust and water out. This is the difference between a box that protects gear and a box that collects mud.
Two Adjustable Interior Shelves: Set them to whatever your gear needs. Recovery straps and shackles on one level, camp kitchen on another. Adjustable means the box adapts trip to trip instead of forcing one layout on you permanently.
Exterior MOLLE Panel: The outside face is a MOLLE panel, predrilled for a Rotopax mount. Hang a fuel or water can, a shovel, an axe, or MOLLE pouches. On a bed rack where every square inch is contested, turning the box exterior into mounting surface is genuinely useful.
Stainless Hardware Throughout: Stainless steel mounts with black oxide stainless hardware. Nothing rusts, nothing seizes, and the finish holds up through salt and mud.
Why Three Gas Struts?
Backwoods includes three struts so the lid action matches how you load the box.
Use two struts if the exterior MOLLE panel is empty or carrying light accessories. That is the standard setup and gives correct lid feel.
Use all three if you are running a Rotopax or another heavy accessory on the outside panel. The extra strut compensates for that added weight so the lid still lifts properly and does not fall closed.
Installation & Features
A full walkthrough of the box, its features, and how it mounts to the bed rack.
Specifications
| Vehicle | Toyota Tacoma (requires Backwoods Tacoma Bed Rack) |
| Construction | All 1/8" aluminum |
| Weight | 38 lbs |
| Mounts | Stainless steel |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, black oxide |
| Lid | Gas strut auto opening (3 struts included) |
| Latches | Lockable push button, 2 rubber latch covers included |
| Sealing | High quality rubber gasket (dust and water) |
| Interior Shelves | 2 adjustable |
| Exterior Panel | MOLLE, predrilled for Rotopax mount |
| Capacity per Rack | 1 box per side (2 total) |
| Finish | Free powder coat |
| Manufactured | USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| SKU | 5000-3017 |
What's Included
Not included: The Backwoods Tacoma Bed Rack, which is required, and any Rotopax or MOLLE accessories for the exterior panel.
Pros
- All 1/8" aluminum construction rather than injection molded plastic that cracks and fades
- Gas strut lid lifts and holds itself open so you can work with both hands
- Lockable push button latches keep gear secure at a trailhead
- Rubber gasket seals out dust and water
- Two adjustable interior shelves so the layout changes with the trip
- Exterior MOLLE panel predrilled for Rotopax turns the outside into mounting surface
- Stainless mounts and black oxide hardware that will not rust or seize
- Run one per side of the rack for double the storage
- Free powder coat, USA made, Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Requires the Backwoods Tacoma Bed Rack. It will not mount to other manufacturers' racks
- At 38 lbs per box, two boxes add 76 lbs to your rack before you put anything in them. Factor that into your rack's load budget
- Rotopax and MOLLE accessories for the exterior panel are sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Backwoods bed rack to use this box?
Yes. This box is built specifically for the Backwoods Adventure Mods Toyota Tacoma Bed Rack, which is sold separately. The mounting is engineered around that rack's geometry, so it will not fit other manufacturers' bed racks. If you already have the Backwoods rack installed, adding a box is straightforward.
Can I run two boxes?
Yes. You can mount one box per side of the bed rack, so two total. That gives you organized, lockable, weather-sealed storage down both sides while leaving the center of the rack open for a rooftop tent or larger cargo. Remember that two boxes add 76 lbs of empty weight to the rack, so check that against your rack's dynamic load rating before loading them up.
Why does it include three gas struts?
So the lid action matches how you load it. Use two struts if the exterior MOLLE panel is empty or carrying light accessories, which is the standard configuration. Install all three if you are running a Rotopax or another heavy accessory on the outside panel, since that added weight would otherwise make the lid hard to lift and prone to falling closed. The third strut compensates for it.
Is it actually weatherproof?
A high quality rubber gasket runs the lid perimeter to keep dust and water out, which handles rain, road spray, and the fine dust that gets into everything on a dirt road. Combined with the aluminum body and stainless hardware, gear stays dry and the box itself does not corrode. Keep the gasket clean and it will keep sealing for years.
Why aluminum instead of a plastic box?
Injection molded plastic boxes flex under load, go chalky and brittle after a few years of UV exposure, and commonly crack where the hinges mount. Aluminum does none of that. It stays square, keeps the gasket sealing, and does not degrade in sunlight. The tradeoff is weight and cost. At 38 lbs this is heavier than a plastic equivalent, and it costs more up front, but it is the last storage box you buy for that rack.
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