Outcast Striker Storage options

DanielOcean · Dec 21, 2023

Hello everyone,

Can any of you share your solution for dry storage under the front seat? My Yeti 35 is just a hair too tall to fit when the floor is inflated. I really want to have just dry box with the right dimensions for that cavity. Tried a walmart container I eyeballed and I was off.

Thanks

Jake Watrous · Dec 21, 2023

A friend has an igloo cooler under theirs. I think it’s like 35 qts.

skyriver · Dec 22, 2023

My old Igloo 36qt cooler fits nicely under there, although you could go longer. I just measured it and it's 24"L x 13.5"W x 13"H. I think the crossbars before they start bending are like 28" if I remember correctly. The height is the major thing.
I usually have a heavy rubber mat there as well so the cooler is wedged in there pretty tight. The front passenger definitely has to stand up to get it out. Probably would still need to even without the mat. Depends on how heavy the passenger and how pumped the raft is.
I like having the small cooler on board. It's the beer, lunch & dinner and just rando stuff cooler.

For dry storage on a small raft like that I prefer bags. I really like the big NRS 70L High Roll Duffel Dry Bag. Looks like REI has a killer deal on it right now. It usually goes behind the driver. I can put my air mattress, pillow and sleeping bag all in there for rare overnighter. It's big.

I also have a 20L rolltop dry bag that I like to use for spare clothes or whatever. It's pretty easy to get into. I often keep it under my (rower) seat. And then I really like the OPST rolltop waist bag. It's great for swinging and has the added benefit of being rolltop water proof. You probably see the trend here.

If it was a big raft then sure, I'd have a nice dry box, but on a small raft like the Striker I think flexibility is the key. And soft bags are, by their nature, more flexible.
I do use Rubber Maid Roughneck tubs sometimes. Those are 24"L x 15 5/8"W x 13"H so could also fit under there, but the 15 5/8" width means they'll be hitting the front guy in the calves or in the rower's feet. If the rower is short, that might actually work well. I'm not short so not for me.

I usually only use the tubs when I have the rack on, which is only when I have the frame on. Or if I'm solo mode (check your manual), I'll have a tub or 2 up front.

Good luck!

MT406 · Dec 25, 2023

Just check out the Yeti specs. Gobox should be 4-5” shorter in height than the 35. I already have a Go box and will be using it for dry storage in my NRS 96.

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Evan B · Dec 25, 2023

Just get a dry bag. Way easier to manage.

LBL · Dec 26, 2023

Put this together about a year ago, couldn’t be happier. Always ready to go! Thank you Harbor Freight

Evan B · Dec 26, 2023

LBL said:
Put this together about a year ago, couldn’t be happier. Always ready to go! Thank you Harbor Freight View attachment 96810 View attachment 96811 View attachment 96812 View attachment 96813

He means storing things in the boat. Not storing the boat in things.

LBL · Dec 27, 2023

Evan B said:
He means storing things in the boat. Not storing the boat in things.

Oops

DanielOcean · Dec 27, 2023

skyriver said:
My old Igloo 36qt cooler fits nicely under there, although you could go longer. I just measured it and it's 24"L x 13.5"W x 13"H. I think the crossbars before they start bending are like 28" if I remember correctly. The height is the major thing.
I usually have a heavy rubber mat there as well so the cooler is wedged in there pretty tight. The front passenger definitely has to stand up to get it out. Probably would still need to even without the mat. Depends on how heavy the passenger and how pumped the raft is.
I like having the small cooler on board. It's the beer, lunch & dinner and just rando stuff cooler.

For dry storage on a small raft like that I prefer bags. I really like the big NRS 70L High Roll Duffel Dry Bag. Looks like REI has a killer deal on it right now. It usually goes behind the driver. I can put my air mattress, pillow and sleeping bag all in there for rare overnighter. It's big.

I also have a 20L rolltop dry bag that I like to use for spare clothes or whatever. It's pretty easy to get into. I often keep it under my (rower) seat. And then I really like the OPST rolltop waist bag. It's great for swinging and has the added benefit of being rolltop water proof. You probably see the trend here.

If it was a big raft then sure, I'd have a nice dry box, but on a small raft like the Striker I think flexibility is the key. And soft bags are, by their nature, more flexible.
I do use Rubber Maid Roughneck tubs sometimes. Those are 24"L x 15 5/8"W x 13"H so could also fit under there, but the 15 5/8" width means they'll be hitting the front guy in the calves or in the rower's feet. If the rower is short, that might actually work well. I'm not short so not for me.

I usually only use the tubs when I have the rack on, which is only when I have the frame on. Or if I'm solo mode (check your manual), I'll have a tub or 2 up front.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for your time Sky. My yeti 35 fits similar to what you described as the cooler needs the weight off it to slide out. I personally want something that is just a hair less tall. I like the tub idea.

Jim F. · Dec 27, 2023

LBL said:
Oops

But that's very slick. Thanks for sharing.

DanielOcean · Dec 27, 2023

Yes very slick I agree. Also, this warrants a trip to Harbor Freight for sure!

up2nogood · Jan 9, 2024

LBL said:
Put this together about a year ago, couldn’t be happier. Always ready to go! Thank you Harbor Freight View attachment 96810 View attachment 96811 View attachment 96812 View attachment 96813

Very nice , same setup I have in my garage, also used to remove my fifth wheel hitch.