SxS users, dust protection?

[firstcoueswas80]

Other than haters, most of us agree that side by sides are extremely useful for hunting, offroading etc. However, in my opinion, the biggest draw back is the dust. Not necessarily for myself or passengers, as we can layer up, use goggles and shower. But, the gear in the bed gets absolutely covered in dust. 

 

Has anyone used anything that actually works for dust protection? I've heard of guys using duffle bags, but those things would have to be massive to hold the average hunting pack filled with day supplies, spotting scope, tripod, let alone multiple bags.

[knothead]

Looking forward to hearing some suggestions.

[ctafoya]

I have Polaris boxes that take the place of one of the seats. They are not 100%, but they are pretty good. For smaller stuff top brand door bags work good as well. 

[jdown]

We build and use platforms for most everything except elk hunts. Kind of customize to meet our needs but keeps gear underneath clean and dry and provides storage, water, tie downs etc

[AzDiamondHeat]

started with a cartop carrier, the soft kind.

then found out these boxes for pretty close to perfect. bungee on the other side hold the lid so it opens like a trunk.

 

[cannonball]

i put my pack in a garbage bag in the SXS

[HyNoon]

I've seen the big black trash bags. The polaris lock boxes are pretty good but depending on size alot of things don't fit. I saw a guy on a hunt that built an air tight wooden box in the back that he stored is bows and cameras in as well as all his glass. Good idea but takes some work. Maybe those mtn project lock boxes might work well too depending on what fits in them or where you can fit them in your SxS.

[stanley]

47 minutes ago, AzDiamondHeat said:

started with a cartop carrier, the soft kind.

then found out these boxes for pretty close to perfect. bungee on the other side hold the lid so it opens like a trunk.

 

I've got one of those exact boxes (smaller size though, I think...).   I added some weather stripping to the top of the box, which additionally helped seal the dust out.     I don't have a SxS, but helps greatly in the back of a pickup.

 

 

[HyNoon]

9 hours ago, stanley said:

I've got one of those exact boxes (smaller size though, I think...).   I added some weather stripping to the top of the box, which additionally helped seal the dust out.     I don't have a SxS, but helps greatly in the back of a pickup.

 

 

That's what I was thinking too.. about trying some type of weather stripping on the lid. 

[Crazymonkey]

My buddy  bought  one of these from  kemi moto for his polaris.  Not sure how good it works yet but found they have them for my can am . Would  have to pull off to load a elk like we usually  do but it's a quick  process 

[Sky Island junkie]

I’d have that thing ripped to shreds the first day of its first hunt

[ctafoya]

Might be small for some of the bigger packs if they are full. I think the box in my XP is bigger than my Pro R. I use the duffles when tent camping for sleeping bags and cot pads. They work great for dust and even minor wet weather. 

[5guyshunting]

My hunting partner made me two pack covers out of one of our wind mangled Ez ups. 

[125coues]

I do not have my ranger anymore but i put a small truck tool box in the bed and it was locable and dust free.I was able to store my pack and optics plus bow or guns in it.

[AzDiamondHeat]

3 hours ago, HyNoon said:

That's what I was thinking too.. about trying so.e type of weather stripping on the lid. 

I don't have  a weather strip and dont get any water or dust.