Ziploc XL Flexible Tote

twocutes

The Ziploc XL Flexible Tote is a fantastic product, at least as far as its size, weight, and design.  It has handles and a top zipper.  Time will prove its quality and durability.  I ran across the XXL version at my local Target, but compared it to the storage space under the left side of the bench in the CS-S with wetbath and knew that size would be too big.  Fortunately, SC Johnson has a smaller version, which I ordered from Amazon for about $8.
http://www.amazon.com/SC-Johnson-70161-Flexible-Storage/dp/B001PAEUE6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407286882&sr=8-2&keywords=ziploc+totes+xl

I filled it with bedding and towels and it fits quite nicely in that particular storage space.  I was using a plastic bin, but this is so much better.  I'm thrilled!

PaulaK

I love it when I find a great solution for organizing my little T@b. It's a lot of trial and error for me! After just completing our initial shakedown this weekend I realize that organization is key to making the experience flow smoothly. But I'm pretty sure I have mild OCD. LOL. Your Zip-loc XL Flexible tote looks good.

radren

Hi

My CS-S will come off the assembly line 8/8, still not sure when it will be shipped from Ohio to California, but I continue to be able to prepare for my little boy's home coming with great ideas and tips like these. I just ordered one of the totes for underneath the bench. Thanks so much for the tip. I know storage is going to be a constant rehash of this and that. 

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Cyclonic

Looks like an excellent storage solution. Will have to check them out.

Lisa33

How sturdy is it? Nod,you think it will hold up? I'm tempted to order a few in XXL for home.

twocutes

Lisa33 - It seems sturdy.  I don't know that I would toss them in the back of a pickup truck or anything, but I think they will hold up well.

DurangoTaB

There's so much room behind/under the back seats that we just fold up our pads (very nice inflatable backpacking pads...we let some air out) and put them behind the seat.  We put the bedding (sheets, pillow) in plastic bags.  We have a lightweight down comforter that goes in a stuff sack.  Setup and takedown take about 5-10 minutes.

jkjenn

DurangoTaB said:

There's so much room behind/under the back seats that we just fold up our pads (very nice inflatable backpacking pads...we let some air out) and put them behind the seat.  We put the bedding (sheets, pillow) in plastic bags.  We have a lightweight down comforter that goes in a stuff sack.  Setup and takedown take about 5-10 minutes.

This is pretty similar to what I do. My set-up is a Thermarest that goes I to a dedicated pocket in the sleeping bag (Nemo Stratoloft.) the pillow tuck into a hood in the sleeping bag, so I only need to zip up the sleeping bag and stuff it behind the rear bench. It isn't, hard to reach since it fills up the space. I am about 5‘ 9" and I can reach ok, but when something falls to floor of that area, it takes a bit of gymnastics to reach. I need to pick up a poor of those reaching tongs that old people use so I don't pull a muscle reaching back there. It would be horrible to get a pinched nerve in my neck on a long trip from reaching back there.

gilbutler

Beth, Thank you for sharing your recommendation on the Ziplock flexible tote.  I just got one to try and it really seems to be just what I an really use.