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<\/a>The Problem With Overland Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who spends time building expedition vehicles, camper conversions, or 4×4 touring setups knows that storage is everything. A system that works perfectly on the driveway can become a disaster the moment you hit corrugations, green lanes, desert tracks, or mountain passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The little 62ml Sistema containers were actually ideal for spices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Compact<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Airtight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Easy to label<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Readily available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
But they needed a proper home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designing the Spice Rack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The goal was simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Hold 10 Sistema 62ml spice containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fit inside a shallow Eurobox drawer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the containers secure during off-road driving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Allow quick access while cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stop the dreaded \u201cspice avalanche\u201d every time the drawer opened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A quick CAD session later, the design started taking shape. Each container clips firmly into place while still being easy to remove one-handed when cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rack also keeps the containers slightly separated so labels stay visible and the drawer feels organised instead of cluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Compact](\"https:\/\/www.beady.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Systema-62ml-container-rack-for-overlanders-2-1024x740.png\")
<\/a>single prototype done and tested, now just X10 to get the finish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The 16-Hour Print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The final print took around 16 hours on the 3D printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like most practical overland prints, it\u2019s not about making something flashy \u2014 it\u2019s about solving a genuinely annoying little problem with a clean, durable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And honestly, those are often the best kinds of projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now the spices stay exactly where they should, even when bouncing around off-road in a drawer full of camping gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Heavy-duty](\"https:\/\/www.beady.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Systema-62ml-container-rack-for-overlanders-1-1024x579.png\")
<\/a>Heavy-duty overlander kitchen spice rack with 10 clip-in Sistema containers fitted into a shallow Eurobox drawer for secure off-road travel and campsite cooking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Why Small Improvements Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the best things about building your own overland or expedition setup is being able to tailor every little detail to how you actually travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiny improvements like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- organised drawers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- secure storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- labelled containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- quick-access cooking gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
make life on the road noticeably easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re cooking in the rain, parked in the middle of nowhere, or making breakfast before an early trail start, having gear that simply works makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Custom](\"https:\/\/www.beady.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Systema-62ml-container-rack-for-overlanders-2-577x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Ready for the road trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The finished rack holds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- chicken seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- rosemary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Old Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- steak seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- chives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- and whatever random camping spices we decide to carry next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Most importantly though\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the wife is happy, the drawer is organised, and nothing rattles around anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That counts as a successful overland engineering project in my book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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