The Doc learnt a few lessons after his Outback trip last year. Here is the first installment, with two more to follow.

New canvas bags on front doors
Added some canvas door pockets on both sides under the speaker to store my driving gloves and handwipes – these items kept falling out of the main door pocket. The pocket does not touch my leg when driving.

Dry bag driver’s side pocket
The Doc bought a 2 litre dry bag and put his diesel funnel and gloves he used to fuel the car into it – to stop the diesel smell when they were not in use. Works a treat, and the dry bag stops the other items falling out of or rattling in the driver’s side OEM door pocket.

Access whole in cargo barrier
The Doc cut an access hole in the cargo barrier and lined it. I can crawl into the back between the front seats onto the bed (like I did in the Patrol). The Doc can also access items through the opening. A net can cover the space if needed.

Seat organisers on cargo barrier
DRIFTA Stockton seat organisers have been installed on the cargo barrier behind the both front seats. It is great place to store bits and pieces like torches, batteries, tie downs and even a tea flask and cup. The Doc bought the dual pack and the organisers are different in their pocket configuration. The organisers are really useful and allow storage in an unused area. The Doc had to remove one fire extinguisher from the barrier behind the passenger seat, but the extinguisher fits nicely into the organiser – win/win.

Canvas bag for cutlery under picnic table
The Doc needed a small cutlery set when he stopped and had a quick wrap on the INEOS picnic table. Instead of getting out the full cutlery set, The Doc bought a Get Good Gear MOLLE Pouch – Utility Bag and mounted it under the picnic table. It just makes life quicker and easier if he is driving long distances. The bag is easy to remove when not traveling. The complete cutlery kit is there when needed. The bag is thin enough so it does not touch the ORS Drawer handles. After the image was taken a small pocket knife was mounted next to the Molle Bag.

DRIFTA recovery shovel and dunny shovel
The Doc’s old shovel is an odd shape and on the heavy side. It was taking up too much inside the car and causing wasted storage area. The Doc bought a new Recovery shovel and a Dunny shovel, from DRIFTA. They are lighter and more compact, plus they fit into an unused space The Doc has been trying to use between the bed extension foot and the cargo barrier. Freeing up space under the bed extension to be used more effectively. The Dunny shovel (first image) can be stored with the Recovery shovel (second image), if needed.