Transforming "My First Chuck Box" into "My Deluxe Chuck Box"

There was one main problem with My First Chuck Box, weight. I needed to get the weight down. I had chosen 1/4 " plywood as the sheathing material which made for a strong box however, was a struggle for 1 person to lift when filled with gear and stove. What didn't help was the fact that my stove is one of those WOODS stoves that has a grill and a single burner. These stoves are significantly thicker and heavier then the standard 2 burner stove. I decided to use Meranti sheathing when building my second box for my brother. This sheathing is much more attractive when varnished and has a thickness of somewhere around 3/16". I used the Meranti sheathing everywhere I had used the 1/4" plywood previously. I like the idea of being able to use the box as a seat when everything is stored away, so I doubled up on the Meranti on the lid, whereas a single layer of 1/4" plywood was sufficient for the lid of My First Chuck Box.

Other changes I made were not so much improvements, they kind of took My First Chuck Box from a basic version to a deluxe version. Some of these options included: wood dowel handles with nylon rope attachments, brass latch to attach the stove access door to the box, and a paper towel holder.

The picture below does not show good detail, however that's the best picture that I have at the moment. I know we'll be using the box in a couple months time, so I should be able to get some better pictures then.