Men's Journal and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.One of the biggest frustrations of owning an adventure vehicle isn't a lack of capability—it's keeping all your gear organized. Between camping equipment, recovery gear, bike tools, cooking supplies, and camera bags, the back of a Toyota 4Runner can become a rolling junk drawer after just a few trips.To solve that problem, I installed the Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage Kit in my 6th-generation Toyota 4Runner. After using it on camping weekends, mountain bike trips, and everyday adventures, it's already transformed how I pack, organize, and access my gear. Here's how it's performed so far—and why it'll face its biggest test yet on an upcoming road trip from North Carolina to Colorado.What Is the Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage Kit?This Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage PreCut Kit is a vehicle-specific rear cargo storage system built for the 2025 and newer Toyota 4Runner. My version is the 6th-gen 4Runner kit, but Solid Wood Worx also builds pre-cut storage kits for a much larger lineup of adventure vehicles, including other 4Runner generations, Land Cruisers, the FJ Cruiser, Ford Bronco, Subaru Outback, Lexus GX470, Ford Ranger, Ineos Grenadier, Tacoma, Sequoia, and more.Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage KitJarrod NobbeSolid Wood Worx makes the 6th-gen 4Runner kit from Black HexPly birch core material and ships it flat-packed with pre-cut wood pieces and hardware. The company precision-CNC-cuts the kit and lists the assembly time at roughly 1 to 2 hours, though you'll want to budget a little more time if you're building it solo. Triangular relief cuts around the outside of the box help shave weight while maintaining structure. Once installed, the main drawer system adds two large drawers and side cubbies to the cargo area.AdvertisementAdvertisementSolid Wood Worx also offers several add-ons for the base drawer kit. Buyers can add a 60/40 split bed extension, false tops that create a flatter work surface or camp prep area, drawer separators for better internal organization, and a fridge slide for cooler or fridge access.Solid Wood Worx offers separate versions for hybrid, Trailhunter hybrid, and non-hybrid 6th-gen 4Runners. The non-hybrid kit measures 36.8 inches long, 42.25 inches wide, and 13.2 inches high, with internal drawer dimensions of roughly 34.75 inches long, 17.1 inches wide, and 9.33 inches high. The hybrid version keeps a similar footprint but drops the overall height to 8.25 inches, with internal drawer height listed around 6.5 inches. The current version does not work with 4Runners equipped with a third-row seat.Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage Kit First ImpressionsThe first thing I noticed after installing the Solid Wood Worx drawer kit was how much calmer the back of my 4Runner felt. Before the drawers, every trip started with the same cargo-area puzzle: camp gear in one bin, tools in another, recovery gear tucked wherever it fit, and a few loose items rolling around because I told myself I'd "organize them later." Later rarely came.The drawers cleaned that up almost immediately. I keep bike gear in the left drawer and camping and recovery gear in the right, but the setup doesn't feel locked into one use. When I'm not camping, the right drawer gives me extra room for first-aid gear, recovery equipment, trail tools, and other items I'd rather keep easy to reach instead of buried under bags. Packing now feels less like rebuilding the cargo area from scratch every time I leave the house.I keep bike gear in the left drawer and camping and recovery gear in the right, but the setup doesn't feel locked into one use. Jarrod NobbeThe drawer access has been one of the biggest real-world wins. With my bike rack dropped into the lower slot, the drawers still open fully, so I don't have to unload bikes just to grab tools, a pump, a first-aid item, or a piece of gear before or after a ride. The same benefit carries over at camp or during road-trip stops: I can get to what I need without tearing apart the whole back of the truck.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe drawers slide cleanly, feel controlled when extended, and give the back of the 4Runner a finished look that's hard to get from a quick DIY setup. I've noticed a little drawer noise over rougher roads, but nothing that makes the system feel loose or sketchy. The bigger test comes this summer, when I take the 4Runner from North Carolina to Colorado with several weeks of gear packed in the back. For now, after a handful of camping, riding, and day-trip use, the early verdict is clear: this kit takes the messiest part of my adventure rig and makes it feel dialed.Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Kit FeaturesSolid Wood Worx builds the Dual Drawer Storage PreCut Kit from CNC-cut Black HexPly birch core material and ships it flat-packed with pre-cut pieces and hardware. The 6th-gen 4Runner kit uses two main drawers, side cubbies, and 32-inch full-extension drawer slides with a 250-pound lock-in, lock-out capacity. Triangle relief cuts around the outside of the box help reduce weight while maintaining structure.The 6th-gen 4Runner kit uses two main drawers, side cubbies, and 32-inch full-extension drawer slides with a 250-pound lock-in, lock-out capacity. Jarrod NobbeThis kit is available for hybrid, Trailhunter hybrid, and non-hybrid 6th-gen 4Runner models, with optional add-ons that include a 60/40 split bed extension, false tops, drawer separators, and a fridge slide. The base system gives buyers a cleaner starting point than a from-scratch DIY drawer build, with add-ons that can make the setup more useful for camping, cooking, biking, recovery gear, or long road trips.Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage Kit Pros and ConsProsMakes the cargo area much easier to organize and access gearFull drawer access with bike racks in lower/drop positionsClean, finished look compared to most DIY drawer setupsFlexible setup and organization optionsConsPremium price pointAdds weight and height to the rear cargo areaSlight drawer noise over rough roads or uneven terrainIs the tkt Worth Buying?The Solid Wood Worx Dual Drawer Storage PreCut Kit won't turn heads like tires, lights, or a roof rack, but it changes the part of the rig I use constantly. The rear cargo area feels cleaner, smarter, and far less chaotic.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor my 4Runner, the biggest win is how much more useful the back of the vehicle feels. The drawers give everything a home, and the false tops provide work surfaces when I'm laying out bike tools, packing camp gear, or setting up camp food. Between the bike gear, camp gear, and usable counter space, the setup now feels like a mobile bike shop, camp storage system, and kitchen-style counter in one. That's a pretty big jump from digging through bins in the back of an SUV.Between the bike gear, camp gear, and usable counter space, the setup now feels like a mobile bike shop, camp storage system, and kitchen-style counter in one. Jarrod NobbeThe slight drawer noise over rough roads is worth noting, and the price puts it firmly in premium-upgrade territory. Still, the value clicks once you stop wasting time hunting for the same gear over and over again. Time is money, and apparently so is not unloading half your truck to find a tire plug kit.If you camp, ride, hike, road-trip, or simply want a cleaner way to manage gear in the back of your SUV, this kit is easy to recommend. And even if you're not driving a 6th-gen 4Runner, Solid Wood Worx's wider lineup makes the brand worth a look if your own rig needs a better way to handle the mess.From $1,995 at Solid Wood WorxWhy You Should Trust MeI'm an outdoor and gear writer who spends a lot of time around mountain bikes, camping gear, vehicle-based travel, and the small messes that come with all of it. I've already used this Solid Wood Worx kit on camping and biking trips in my own 6th-gen Toyota 4Runner, and I'll be testing it even harder this summer during a long road trip from North Carolina to Colorado.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Gear section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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