Drawers in the back of a 4WD fill up fast, and loose gear ends up rattling around. We use canvas storage bags with a clear top to keep things sorted, and the Slimbridge set of three lives in our Titan drawers, packed with food, emergency kit items, headlamps and pegs.
We used the Kings canvas clear top bags before these, so this review also compares the two.
What’s in the box
A set of three heavy-duty 400gsm canvas storage bags, each 40.5 × 25 × 15 cm, with a clear ABS plastic top, double zippers and reinforced stitched handles. We paid $42 for the pack of 3, so about $14 a bag.
What we like
- Strong 400gsm canvas, feels nice
- Clear top shows what's inside
- Soft sides squeeze into tight spots
- Double zips, reinforced handles
- Water-resistant against splashes
- Fits our Titan drawers
What we don’t
- Soft sides, little crush protection
- Clear lid can scratch and scuff
- Not waterproof in heavy rain
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Slimbridge |
| Material | 400gsm canvas |
| Weight per bag | 252 g |
| Size per bag | 40.5 × 25 × 15 cm |
| In the pack | 3 bags |
| Lid | Clear ABS plasticDouble zippers |
| Carry | Two reinforced stitched handles |
| Water | Water-resistantNot waterproof |
In the drawer
They fit our Titan drawers well. We use them to pack food and emergency kit items, headlamps, pegs and the like. The clear top shows what’s inside, so you grab the right bag without unzipping every one, and the double zippers close smoothly.
Because the sides are soft canvas, not rigid plastic like a tub, the bags squeeze into tight or awkward spaces, such as under a bunk or into a packed car boot. The flip side is that they give fragile items less crush protection than a hard plastic tub or an ammo box.
Canvas, lid and weather
The heavy-duty 400gsm canvas resists abrasion and general wear. It’s stronger than on the Kings bags, and it feels nicer. Each bag weighs 252 g on our scale, a touch more than the Kings.
The clear ABS plastic top is the weaker part: it can scratch and scuff, and it can turn brittle after a long time in harsh sun and extreme temperatures. The bags are water-resistant against light moisture, damp ground and the odd splash, but not waterproof, so they can soak through in standing water or heavy rain.
Compared with the Kings bags
All three are 40.5 cm long, have a clear zip-top lid and fit our Titan drawers. We like the Slimbridge better than the plain Kings bag: the canvas is stronger and feels nicer, though the Kings is a little lighter. Since then we have upgraded to the Kings Plus bags, which are padded and PVC-lined, with a divider and sturdier zips.
This review Slimbridge Camping Canvas Storage Bags |  Kings Canvas Clear Top Bag |  Kings Plus Clear Top Bags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padded | No | No | Yes |
| PVC lining | No | No | Yes |
| Size | 40.5 × 25 × 15 cm | 40.5 × 25 × 15 cm | 40.5 × 32 × 15 cm |
| Weight | 252 g | 225 g | 659 g |
| Price paid | $42 for 3 | About $24 | $30 |
| Our score | 8.8 | 8.7 | 9.2 |
Conclusion: Slimbridge Camping Canvas Storage BagsConclusion
The Slimbridge canvas storage bags fit our Titan drawers and keep food, emergency kit items, headlamps and pegs sorted. The 400gsm canvas is strong and feels nicer than on the Kings bags of the same size, the clear top shows what’s inside, and the soft sides squeeze into tight spots. They give fragile items little crush protection, the clear lid can scratch, and they’re water-resistant rather than waterproof. At $42 for a pack of 3, they’re a good pick for 4WD tourers, car campers and van-lifers who want an organised drawer.
Clear-top canvas bags that fit our Titan drawers and keep food, emergency kit, headlamps and pegs sorted.
The canvas is strong and feels nicer than the Kings bag of the same size, but the bags aren’t rigid or waterproof.
- 4WD tourers
- Car campers
- Van-lifers
Yes. We paid $42 for a pack of 3, about $14 a bag, for strong canvas bags with a clear top that we like better than the Kings bags we had before.
