My cheap trick for a rear rack top box!

[Ghis_imp]

Hi Ghis, this looks great, I really like it! Thanks for the great pictures and instructions. Two questions:
1. Is it strong enough to use as a back rest for a passenger?
2. Does REI sell a slightly smaller, but similar trunk?

Thanks!

I don't think it is strong enough to use as a back rest. It it sturdy as all the weight really rests on the rack underneath, and the box merely contains the load, but not sturdy enough enough for a person's full weight pressing against it. I wish there was a smaller box, but that's as small as Rubbermaid makes the ActionPacker. BTW Rubbermaid sales it directly off its website for $22!