Storage on the Spare (S.O.S)
Storage on the Spare™ SOS — Build Your Modular Spare Tire Storage System
Turn your spare tire into expedition-ready storage.
Unused space on your spare tire can become some of the hardest-working storage on your vehicle. With Storage on the Spare™, Overland Outfitters offers a modular system of bags, wraps, and MOLLE accessories that let you configure spare-mounted storage for recovery gear, camp equipment, tools, trash pack-out, and trail essentials.
Run a simple setup or build a full expedition system — mix and match components to fit your vehicle and your adventure.
Build Your System
Spare Hopper
The large-capacity rear spare bag for hauling bulky gear, firewood, recovery gear, or pack-out trash.
- Over 3,200 cubic inches of storage
- Fits standard 13-gallon trash bags
- Great for overland gear or Leave No Trace pack-out
- Can be paired with Spare MOLLE Wrap for expanded modular storage
Perfect as the centerpiece of a spare-mounted storage setup.
Spareside Bags
Add storage to the sides of your spare tire.
Mount one or two Spareside Bags to carry tools, recovery gear, camp accessories, or 3–4 gallon trash bags.
- Over 800 cubic inches per bag
- Works with Spare MOLLE Wrap or Tactical Spare Cover
- Excellent complement to the Spare Hopper
- Great JL option without obscuring rear camera
Run one. Run two. Expand as needed.
Spare MOLLE Wrap
The foundation for a modular spare tire storage platform.
Wrap your spare with MOLLE/PALS webbing and add:
- Spareside Bags
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
- Recovery pouches
- First aid pouches
- Modular tactical gear
Includes hidden internal storage and does not block the backup camera on JL models.
Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
Add flexible modular storage with rugged weather protection.
Perfect for:
- Recovery gear
- First aid
- Tools and spares
- Camp essentials
- Frequently accessed trail gear
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the Spare MOLLE Wrap or Tactical Spare Cover.
Popular Storage Combinations
Trail Essentials Setup
- Spare MOLLE Wrap
- One or Two Spareside Bags
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
Lightweight modular storage with quick-access organization.
Expedition Spare Storage System
- Spare Hopper
- Spare MOLLE Wrap
- Two Spareside Bags
High-capacity rear storage with modular side expansion.
Ultimate Storage on the Spare Package
- Spare Hopper
- Spare MOLLE Wrap
- Two Spareside Bags
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
Maximum capacity. Maximum flexibility. Full expedition setup.
Rear Camera Friendly JL Setup
- Spare MOLLE Wrap
- Spareside Bags
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
Built specifically to preserve rear camera visibility.
Tactical Spare Setup
- Tactical Spare Cover
- Spareside Bags
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
Protective tire cover plus modular MOLLE storage system.
Which Setup Is Right For You?
Need maximum cargo capacity?
Choose Spare Hopper + MOLLE Wrap
Want modular organization?
Choose MOLLE Wrap + Spareside + Weather Resistant Bags
Need rear camera visibility?
Choose MOLLE Wrap + Spareside Bags
Want the ultimate overland spare system?
Run all of it.
Compatible Components
Mix and match:
- Spare Hopper
- Spareside Bags
- Spare MOLLE Wrap
- Tactical Spare Cover
- Weather Resistant MOLLE Bags
- MOLLE-compatible pouches and accessories
Why Storage on the Spare?
- Expands storage without using cabin cargo space
- Keeps dirty or wet gear outside the vehicle
- Modular systems grow with your needs
- Ideal for overlanding, camping, recovery and expedition travel
- Adds functional utility with classic expedition styling
Carry more. Organize better. Build your system your way.
Storage on the Spare™ — modular storage where your adventure needs it most.