PATROL BOXES

These are not your everyday patrol boxes. First, they are aluminum which makes them lighter and more durable than wood. After years of camping experience by many in the troop, we designed and had someone fabricate these quality aluminum patrol boxes. A couple of things that constantly bothered us about typical wooden patrol boxes were the weight and you really couldn't put a LP tank and stove in them. For the same outside dimensions we have accomplished everything, in a lighter and more durable box. This is the complete and ultimate patrol box.

A detailed inventory can be seen below.

FEATURES

  • Aluminum construction - won't rust, rot, splinter, or fall apart
  • Very strong - will easily support 300 lbs standing on it (we've tried)
  • Very light - the box empty weighs in at just over 40 lbs - half the weight of one with plywood
  • Holds 5 lb LP tank and camp stove
  • Everything stored in Rubbermaid containers - keeps things clean and organized
    • Bread boxes for paper towels; foil, zip-loc bags, garbage bags; utensils
    • Two spring-loaded recessed handles on each side for easier carrying by younger scouts
  • Baked on powder coat finish - as strong as the aluminum it's covering

The rough outside dimensions are 20x20x36
Both sides doors double a work surfaces. One side is for cooking the other is for food preparation. Measure your stove and tank these vary in size. They will dictate where you put the center divider etc...
Note: ours have older skinny Coleman stoves. On later versions we had to allow for fatter stoves and we started putting the shelf in with the lip up. This helps keep items on the shelf in transit. Suggest you use pop rivets for all the hardware and weld joints. Powder Coat really holds up.

Detailed Patrol Box Plans

Here is a link to a detailed mechanical drawing of our patrol boxes.

Helpful Hints and Build Notes

This document provides some helpful hints and notes for anyone thinking of building your own patrol boxes.

The images below are included for your visual reference while using the plans.

View of stove in kitchen.

View of handles installed on box.

View of handle out.

View of door latch.

View of prep side open with shelf measurement.

Additional Measurements.

View of side measurements.

Utensils

  • 1 - Whisk
  • 1 - Can Opener
  • 1 - Potato Peeler
  • 1 - Spatula
  • 1 - Serving Spoon
  • 1 - Serving Fork
  • 1 - Ladle
  • 1 - Carving Fork
  • 1 - Paring Knife
  • 1 - Tongs
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Cleaning Supplies

  • 1 - Small Bottle of Bleach
  • 2 - Rubber gloves
  • 1 - Small Bottle of Dish Soap
  • 1 - ScotchBrite Pad
  • 1 - Brush
  • 1 - Sponge
  • 3 - Wash Basins

Foil/Towels/Bags

  • 1 - Aluminum Heavy Duty Foil Roll
  • 5 - Kitchen Trash Bags
  • 1 - Paper Towel Roll
  • 4 - One Gallon Zip-Loc Freezer Bags

Eating Gear

  • 8 - Plastic Plates
  • 8 - Plastic Cups
  • 8 - Spoons, Knives, Forks

Stove/Tank

  • 1 - Coleman 2 Burner Propane Stove
  • 1 - 5 lb Propane Tank
  • 1 - Custom Length Propane Hose

Cooking Gear

  • 1 - Aluminum Non-Stick Frying Pan
  • 1 - Aluminum Non-Stick Sauce Pan (1 Qt)
  • 1 - Aluminum Non-Stick Sauce Pan (2 Qt)
  • 1 - Aluminum Non-Stick Stock Pot
  • 1 - Large Plastic Mixing Bowl
  • 1 - Coleman Aluminum Non-Stick Griddle
  • 1 - Cutting Board

Spices

  • 1 - Salt Shaker
  • 1 - Pepper Shaker
  • 1 - Bottle Cinnamon
  • 1 - Bottle Onion Powder
  • 1 - Bottle Chili Powder
  • 1 - Bottle Seasoning Salt
  • 1 - Small Bottle Cooking Oil

Looking in at the prep side of the box.

Looking down to see the layout (doors closed).

Looking in at the cooking side of the box.

End of the box (doors closed).

Looking down to see the layout (doors open).

End of the box (doors open).