For a camp trash box that takes the 45L bag you use at home as is, No. 1 is the Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2. Its capacity is about 55L, the official page says a 45L bag can be fixed with snap buttons on the inside, and the price is JPY 5,280. For people who want to confirm weight and folded thickness in numbers, I put the ogawa, also 55L at about 828g and 10cm thick, at No. 2.
The Gear Nerd's Pick
A trash box is decided not by the box but by the size of the bag you hang in it. If the box is smaller than the bag, the bag's mouth has extra, and if the box is bigger, the bag does not reach the bottom. So I first put on top those where the official page states the bag size, and for the rest I calculate capacity from the dimensions myself before ranking.
Key points
- The Oregonian Camper R2, which officially writes the compatible bag size (45L), is No. 1. The R2, ogawa and LOGOS, which write capacity in L, let me work out price per liter too
- Price per liter of capacity is about JPY 87 for LOGOS, JPY 96 for the R2 and JPY 114 for the ogawa. LOGOS splits 80L into 3, about 27L per 1 compartment
- LOGOS is the one that officially writes “with lid.” Snow Peak closes the mouth with a drawstring, and DOD hides the bag with an accordion top
What is in this article (15 items)
- Even in the same “pop-up trash box,” the amount they hold differs by more than double
- How I chose
- Quick table of folding box-type trash boxes
- Quick table of 2 stand types that hang a trash bag
- Why this order
- No. 1 Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2
- No. 2 ogawa Pop-Up Trash Box 55
- No. 3 LOGOS Sorting Folding Dust BOX
- No. 4 Snow Peak Gabbing Stand
- No. 5 Coleman Pop-Up Box (Coyote)
- No. 6 DOD Stealth X (Tan)
- No. 7 Captain Stag Monte Pop-Up Dust Box
- Does a camp trash box need a lid?
- Who is it for?
- FAQ
Even in the same “pop-up trash box,” the amount they hold differs by more than double
Oregonian Camper's R2 is 40cm across and 45cm high, about 55L. Coleman's Pop-Up Box is about 30cm across and about 34cm high, about 24L calculated from the dimensions. They are very similar cylinders, but only one fits the 45L trash bag you use at home.
I lined up 5 folding box types and 2 stand types that hang a trash bag.
How I chose
When you spend half the year camping, how you sort trash changes with where you stay. So before looks, I looked at whether it clearly states that a 45L bag fits, and how many bags it can hold.
Next I calculated price per liter, and split close ones by folded thickness and weight. The stand types cost more than 2.5 times No. 1, so they sit below the top three box types.
Quick table of folding box-type trash boxes
| Model | Capacity | Size when open | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Oregonian Camper R2 | About 55L (45L bag) | 40cm across × 45cm high | JPY 5,280 |
| No. 2 ogawa Pop-Up Trash Box 55 | 55L | 40cm across × 45cm high | JPY 6,270 |
| No. 3 LOGOS Folding Dust BOX | About 80L (3 compartments) | 63cm wide × 34cm deep × 50cm high | JPY 6,930 |
| No. 5 Coleman Pop-Up Box (Coyote) | About 24L by calculation | About 30cm across × 34cm high | JPY 4,290 |
Price per liter of capacity, official price ÷ capacity, was about JPY 87 for LOGOS, JPY 96 for the R2 and JPY 114 for the ogawa. LOGOS is the lowest yet ranks No. 3, because it splits 80L into 3 compartments, making each about 27L (80 ÷ 3).
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Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2
Lowest price on Rakuten: JPY 4,400 (as of 10/14). Prices vary by up to JPY 6,820 between shops. Prices change daily.
Quick table of 2 stand types that hang a trash bag
Scroll the table sideways →
| Model | Number you can sort | Assembled size | Weight | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Snow Peak Gabbing Stand | Up to 3 plastic bags | 50 × 36 × 63cm high | 2.0kg | JPY 18,260 |
| No. 6 DOD Stealth X (Tan) | Up to 6 types (12 carabiners) | About 44.5 × 42 × 59cm high | About 2.2kg | JPY 13,370 |
The stand types have legs, so they weigh about twice the heaviest box type, LOGOS. I compare tools for carrying from the parking lot to the site in the outdoor wagon ranking.
Why this order
| Rank | Model | Why it ranks here |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregonian Camper R2 | The official page says it fixes a 45L bag, and it is JPY 990 cheaper than No. 2 at the same 55L |
| 2 | ogawa Pop-Up Trash Box 55 | Numbers down to about 828g and 10cm thick are given, but at JPY 114 per liter it is JPY 18 more than No. 1 |
| 3 | LOGOS Folding Dust BOX | With a lid and 3 sorting compartments, about JPY 87 per liter, but each of the 1 compartments is about 27L, small for a 45L bag |
| 4 | Snow Peak Gabbing Stand | It hangs 3 bags and closes with a drawstring, but the price is about 3.5 times No. 1 |
| 5 | Coleman Pop-Up Box | Light at about 510g, but the calculated capacity is about 24L |
| 6 | DOD Stealth X (Tan) | The top becomes a table and sorts up to 6 types, but at about 2.2kg it is the heaviest in the two quick tables |
| 7 | Captain Stag Monte | At JPY 2,420 the price is the lowest of the 7, but it sorts only up to 2 bags |
No. 1 Oregonian Camper Pop-Up Trash Box R2
Here is what I am excited about. It clearly states even the bag size: “fix a trash bag (45L) with the snap buttons on the inside.” The bottom is waterproof, and it has peg loops to stop it tipping.
This part is a weak point. At the official store a special shipping fee of JPY 1,320 flat nationwide applies, for a total of JPY 6,600. It suits families who want to use their home 45L bag as is.
No. 2 ogawa Pop-Up Trash Box 55
The dimensions are the same as No. 1, 40cm across and 45cm high, at about 828g and 10cm high folded. The numbers you want when packing are all there. The folded volume is about 12.6L (20 × 20 × 3.14 × 10).
This part is a weak point. It is listed as directly-operated-store only, so where you can buy is limited mostly to the official store. It is a box for people who pack a car trunk by dimensions.
No. 3 LOGOS Sorting Folding Dust BOX
The official page says “with lid.” The body comes in 3 colors, and you can sort by fastening bags with hook-and-loop. Folded it is 5cm thick, with a volume of about 10.7L (34 × 63 × 5).
The weak point is width, 63cm. Each compartment is about 27L, small for a 45L bag. It suits people who want to sort cans, bottles and burnables from the start.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
LOGOS Sorting Folding Dust BOX
Lowest price on Rakuten: JPY 6,237 (as of 10/14). Prices vary by up to JPY 7,468 between shops. Prices change daily.
No. 4 Snow Peak Gabbing Stand
Up to 3 plastic bags attach inside a tarpaulin bag, and you pull the drawstring to close the mouth. It is a 3-piece set of frame, bag and storage case.
This part is a weak point. JPY 18,260 is about 3.5 times No. 1. It is for people who want to match the height and color of a Snow Peak table.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Snow Peak Gabbing Stand
Lowest price on Rakuten: JPY 16,380 (as of 10/14). Prices vary by up to JPY 25,936 between shops. Prices change daily.
No. 5 Coleman Pop-Up Box (Coyote)
Folded it is about 30cm across × 9cm and about 510g. It comes with four stainless steel clips that pinch the bag, and the load capacity is written as about 10kg.
This part is a weak point. By calculation it is about 24L, so a 45L bag leaves a lot of extra at the mouth. It is for solo or two people using bags of around 30L, and for the bigger option there is the Pop-Up Box M at about 46 × 57cm, about 1.1kg, JPY 6,600 (listed as limited to some stores).
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Coleman Pop-Up Box (Coyote)
Lowest price on Rakuten: JPY 3,260 (as of 10/14). Prices vary by up to JPY 5,490 between shops. Prices change daily.
No. 6 DOD Stealth X (Tan)
Close the accordion top and the trash bag is hidden, and the top becomes a table with a static load capacity of about 30kg (a guide value). The 12 carabiners inside sort up to 6 types.
The trouble is stock. The official store shows no colors available to buy, and Black has been discontinued. For people who do not want to show the trash box, it would rank higher.
No. 7 Captain Stag Monte Pop-Up Dust Box
The price is less than half of No. 1. Hooks sort the bag into 2, and it also comes with a belt to fasten it to a tarp pole or table leg.
This part is a weak point. It sorts only up to 2 bags, fewer than the 3 of LOGOS and Snow Peak. It is an entry point for people who want to try one first.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Captain Stag Monte Pop-Up Dust Box
Lowest price on Rakuten: JPY 1,510 (as of 10/14). Prices vary by up to JPY 2,420 between shops. Prices change daily.
Does a camp trash box need a lid?
For national park visitors, the Ministry of the Environment guides: do not leave food, belongings or trash out, seal belongings as much as possible, and at campsites with food containers or food lockers, store them inside. The axis is not “a lid” but “do not leave it out, seal it, and store it in the designated place.”
I read a cloth lid or drawstring as something that hides what is in the bag and keeps its mouth closed. On wind, Coleman explains that if you fasten it to a chair or table, it is hard to knock over even in wind. Where you put it at night and when you are away should follow the rules of the campsite you stay at. I compare hard boxes in the container box ranking.
Who is it for?
It suits people who use the 45L bag from home as is and want to keep their trash together at the site. With the No. 1 R2, you can fasten the bag with snap buttons on the inside.
If the trash area is right next to your site, just hanging a bag on a table leg is enough.
FAQ
Which camp trash box takes a 45L trash bag?
Oregonian Camper's R2. A 45L trash bag is fixed with the snap buttons on the inside. It is 40cm across and 45cm high, about 55L.
Which camp trash box has a lid?
The official page says “with lid” for LOGOS. Snow Peak closes with a drawstring, and DOD closes with an accordion top.
How many bags can a camp trash box hold for sorting?
Captain Stag holds 2, LOGOS and Snow Peak 3, and DOD up to 6 types.
Gear in this article
Ads & images: Rakuten IchibaSources (9 official pages)
- Oregonian Camper official: Pop-Up Trash Box R2 (Coyote)
- ogawa ONLINE STORE: Pop-Up Trash Box 55
- LOGOS official: Sorting Folding Dust BOX
- Snow Peak official online store: Gabbing Stand DB-030
- Coleman official online shop: Pop-Up Box (Coyote)
- Coleman official online shop: Pop-Up Box M (Black)
- DOD official: Stealth X (Tan) GM1-450-TN
- Captain Stag official: Monte Pop-Up Dust Box (Khaki) UM-1551
- Ministry of the Environment: What to know about bears before visiting a national park
