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gear review: trunq surf utility box
By ccrossen | July 15, 2010
There are basically two types of people in the world: those who are organized and those who wish they were. Not a very subtle truism, but as someone who used to be ultra-organized and lost that to marriage, kids, work, etc. I now find my self in the second camp, constantly yearning to get my org. back. Enter the Trunq, a big black storage/organization box designed for surfers who typically get out with wetsuits, primarily via their cars, but which can work for anyone who needs some help with their stuff: climbers, bikers, fishers, skiers, SUPs, etc.
Basic in design, the Trunq is a rectangular-shaped storage box, useable space approx. 20″ x 13″ x 10,” and provides 15 gallons of volume including a larger bottom wetsuit/gear section and a dry top-organizer tray, handy for wax, fins, ear plugs, tools, etc. I really like the tray, as it keeps the small gear from getting mangled and gunked, which I hate with my other surf box: sandy wax, lost ear plugs, hard to find fin keys. There’s also a changing mat in the mix. And a locking lid, which uses two tabs that fit snuggly into the box’s handle, and stays put, unlike most other storage crates. The handle is a great feature, as you can actually carry the box easily with one hand. And, if you want, you can add a cable lock to secure your gear, designed for use specifically with the Trunq. The other great feature is the recycled plastic, which is thick and durable, and should last for many, many years. Unlike other storage containers, the Trunq is beefy enough to sit on, set up a coleman two burner on, or even stand on. The main compartment easily fits two wetsuits, booties, hood, and towel. The tub is great for washing suits in after a session.
Overall, the Trunq is a great product, perhaps on the small side compared with other similar options, but way more organized. As mentioned above, the insert tray really makes it easy for keeping items dry, non-sandy, and easily locatable, and the handle is great for one-handed carrying. The one slight drawback to the handle, which isn’t a huge deal, but I’ll throw it out there, is the fact that it’s not easy to open the trunk with one hand. The two side tabs that secure the lid must be squeezed inward, and it’s a little awkward to do this one-handed, especially if you have small hand. You can open it one-handed, but the Trunq needs to be leaning on its side, for proper access. Not a big deal though.
The Trunq isn’t for everyone, primarily because there are a lot of people perfectly content to simply chuck all the gear into a big box and live with a $20 container and that chaos. If you do go with the Trunq, be prepared for some comments on your newly organized surf/sport life: hecklers love it.
Price: $49.99
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