Organizing the Organization: Hacks for DIY Goose Gear Drawer Organizers

We recently added some Goose Gear drawers to our Jeep Wrangler JL overland build, and immediately found need to organizer the organization. The drawers that come from Goose Gear are nice and spacious, but that can be a double edged sword. On the one hand, it means we can cram a lot of goodies in there. But at the same time, it can quickly turn into a mess of junk without good organization inside those drawers. Here are some hacks and DIY tips we’ve used to get our setup clean and tidy.

So much space for activities! Now to get it all tidy and organized with some DIY hacks!

Plastic drawer dividers

We got these expandable plastic drawer dividers on Amazon, and they are the perfect height for dividing some of the smaller drawers, like the small drawer over our fridge. We use two in that drawer to create separate compartments for our headlamps and lanterns, bug spray and sunscreen, and hammocks. We also use them in our larger drawers.

Collapsable box

This box is the perfect dimensions for our bottom drawer. It could not be a more perfect fit. We use this box to hold our dry food. The cool thing is that since it’s removable, we can bring it into the house / grocery store to pack it, then drop it straight into the drawer. When we get home, quickly unpack the food by taking the basket back out.

The collapsable box that fits perfectly inside the bottom drawer. It’s a great way to transport dry food in and out of the Jeep between trips.

T Nuts for Securing Accessories

The extruded aluminum that surrounds the frame of the Goose Gear drawers and modules is the perfect place to mount other accessories for a clean install. I got a pack of these T Nuts to mount things like the Dometic wiring kit, and also to build a mount for the rooftop tent ladder (see below).

The T-nuts allow for clean mounting of accessories in the extruded aluminum track, like tie down points and to flush mount the Dometic hard wire kit

DIY Rooftop Tent Ladder Holder

The telescoping ladder can be one of the more challenging items to organize in the vehicle. You need it easily accessible to setup camp, but it’s bulky and awkwardly sized. In the Jeep JL, it happens to fit really nicely on top of the Goose Gear icebox module, so the only challenge was keeping it there as the vehicle sways in off-road conditions. Solution? We got a 4’ long piece L-shaped aluminum from Home Depot for $8. We cut the piece in half into 2x 2’ long sections, then drilled two holes on each side. Using the T nuts mentioned above, we attached the aluminum to the top of the module, creating a small raised ‘wall’. This keeps the ladder from sliding off the top of the module. For extra security, we used a bungee cord to hold down the ladder. Out of the way, easy to access. Perfect.

DIY aluminum rails to hold the ladder for the rooftop tent on top of the icebox module

DIY Drawer Liners

Some people spend top dollar to buy organizers and liners like the Pelican Trekpak system, but that is a really hefty price to pay for what is basically plastic and foam. I found this great blog from Ariel Estulin, who describes how to make a DIY version of the Trekpak system for $20. Following his directions, I ordered some sheets of coroplast board, adhesive backed foam, and bobby pins. With a sharp razor blade and some patience, we were able to build some inexpensive organizers to divide up our kitchen equipment, creating standing storage for liquids like oil and dish soap, and create a small silverware holder.

DIY drawer dividers keep our kitchen equipment nice and tidy

In our world, organizing and improving on the organization of something is a non-stop process, but these tips and hacks have helped us go a long way in getting our Goose Gear setup nice and tidy.

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