Backwoods Overland Bed Rack Storage Box for Toyota Tundra
Backwoods Overland Bed Rack Storage Box for Toyota Tundra
Requires the Backwoods Full Height Bed Rack
This box is engineered specifically for the Backwoods Adventure Mods Full Height Bed Rack for the Toyota Tundra, which is sold separately and required. It is not a universal box and will not mount to other manufacturers' racks, or to a standard-height rack. Call us at 844-200-3979 if you are unsure which Backwoods rack you have.
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.
The Full Height Tundra rack takes two boxes per side, four total, so you can scale storage to the trip rather than committing to one configuration. 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 gear secure at a trailhead. A high quality rubber gasket seals out dust and water. A fully adjustable interior shelf lets you split the box how your gear actually packs. And the exterior MOLLE panel comes predrilled for a Rotopax mount, so the outside of the box becomes usable real estate too. USA made, free powder coat, 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.
Two Boxes Per Side: The Full Height Tundra rack accepts up to four boxes total. Run one for recovery gear, two for a longer trip, or fill all four for a proper expedition setup while leaving the top of the rack free for a rooftop tent. Start with one and add as your build grows.
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.
Lockable Push Button Latches: Keyed locking latches so gear stays secure when the truck is parked at a trailhead or overnight.
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.
Fully Adjustable Interior Shelf: Set it wherever your gear needs it, or leave it out entirely for one deep cavity. Recovery straps and shackles up top, heavier items below.
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.
About the Two Gas Struts
Backwoods includes two struts so the lid action matches how you load the box.
Use one strut if the exterior MOLLE panel is empty or carrying light accessories. That is the standard setup and gives correct lid feel.
Use both if you are running a Rotopax or another heavy accessory on the outside panel. The second strut compensates for that added weight so the lid still lifts properly and does not fall closed on you.
Installation & Features
A full walkthrough of the box, its features, and how it mounts to the bed rack.
Specifications
| Vehicle | Toyota Tundra (requires Backwoods Full Height Bed Rack) |
| Construction | All 1/8" aluminum |
| Weight | 38 lbs |
| Mounts | Stainless steel |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, black oxide |
| Lid | Gas strut auto opening (2 struts included) |
| Latches | Lockable push button |
| Sealing | High quality rubber gasket (dust and water) |
| Interior Shelf | 1 fully adjustable |
| Exterior Panel | MOLLE, predrilled for Rotopax mount |
| Capacity per Rack | 2 boxes per side (4 total) |
| Finish | Free powder coat |
| Manufactured | USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| SKU | 5000-3015 |
What's Included
Not included: The Backwoods Full Height 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
- Up to four boxes per rack, so storage scales with your build
- 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
- Fully adjustable interior shelf, or remove it for one deep cavity
- Exterior MOLLE panel predrilled for Rotopax turns the outside into mounting surface
- Stainless mounts and black oxide hardware that will not rust or seize
- USA made with free powder coat and a Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Requires the Backwoods Full Height Bed Rack specifically. It will not mount to a standard-height rack or another manufacturer's rack
- At 38 lbs each, four boxes add 152 lbs of empty weight to your rack before you load anything. Check that against your rack's dynamic rating
- One interior shelf rather than two, so tall gear is easy but fine-grained organization needs pouches or bins
- Rotopax and MOLLE accessories for the exterior panel are sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Backwoods Full Height bed rack?
Yes. This box is built specifically for the Backwoods Adventure Mods Full Height Bed Rack for the Toyota Tundra, sold separately. The mounting is engineered around that rack's geometry, so it will not fit a standard-height rack or another manufacturer's bed rack. If you already have the Full Height rack installed, adding boxes is straightforward. Call us at 844-200-3979 if you are not sure which rack you have.
How many boxes can I run?
Up to two boxes per side, four total on the Full Height rack. Most people start with one or two and add more as their build grows. Keep in mind that four boxes add 152 lbs of empty weight before you put anything in them, so check that against your rack's dynamic load rating and remember the rooftop tent weight if you run one on top.
Why does it include two gas struts?
So the lid action matches how you load it. Use one strut if the exterior MOLLE panel is empty or carrying light accessories, which is the standard configuration. Install both 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 second 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.
Complete Your Build
Questions About the Storage Box?
We will confirm it works with your Tundra rack setup and help you plan how many boxes you need.
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