Bootlid Camping Table Guide: Metal vs Wooden – Which One Suits Your Trip?
A bootlid table is one of those accessories you don't think you need until you're standing in the dirt trying to balance a stove, a chopping board and a coffee plunger on the tailgate. Vantura stocks two very different takes on the idea — a rugged metal fold-out table and a handcrafted timber one — and which suits you comes down to how you actually camp.
Heavy-Duty Metal Bootlid Camping Table
The Metal Bootlid Camping Table is the work table of the two — built for cooking, prep and getting knocked around a bit without complaint.
- Robust metal construction with an adjustable boot lid bracket
- Folds flat for compact transport
- Comes with a 1000D waterproof carry bag with carry handle
- Closed size: 600mm L x 450mm W, 4.7kg
- Suited to camp cooking, fishing, beach days, tailgating and backyard use
Best for: campers who want a stable, low-fuss prep surface that can take a stove, a full esky unload or a muddy load of gear without babying it.
Wooden Foldable Bootlid Camping Table
The Wooden Bootlid Camping Table is built more for entertaining than hard use — a genuine tailgate bar with the fit and finish to match.
- 12mm marine-grade plywood with a polyurethane-sealed finish and anti-slip hex-pattern top
- Built-in entertainer's layout: 4 bottle holders, 4 wine glass cutouts, and a hidden bottle opener
- Strong magnetic closure keeps it shut in transit
- Folds out to double the workspace; closed size 580mm W x 400mm L x 24mm H, ~4kg
- Comes with a lightweight 300D protective carry bag
Best for: sundowners at camp, a proper tailgate bar setup, or anyone who wants their gear to look as good as it works.
Side by side
| Metal Table | Wooden Table | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cooking & hard use | Entertaining & sundowners |
| Weight | 4.7kg | ~4kg |
| Surface | Metal, wipe-clean | Sealed plywood, anti-slip hex top |
| Extras | Adjustable boot lid bracket | Bottle holders, wine glass cutouts, bottle opener |
| Carry bag included | 1000D waterproof | 300D lightweight |
One carry bag fits both
If your original bag wears out, or you're after a spare for the second vehicle, the 1000D Heavy-Duty Waterproof Carry Bag is sized to fit either the metal or the wooden table, with reinforced handles and a full-length zip for easy loading.
FAQ
Can I use either table as a full camp kitchen bench?
Both work well as a compact prep and cooking surface. The metal table is the tougher option if you're regularly running a stove or cutting boards on it; the wooden table suits lighter use and looks sharp doing it.
Do they mount to the vehicle, or just sit on the tailgate?
The metal table includes an adjustable boot lid bracket for mounting to your tailgate or boot lid. The wooden table is a freestanding fold-out design, used on the tailgate, a picnic table or the ground.
Will the wooden table hold up outdoors long-term?
The plywood is marine-grade and polyurethane-sealed on exposed edges specifically for outdoor and vehicle use, but like any timber piece it'll last longest if you wipe it down and store it in its bag rather than leaving it out in the weather.
Can I buy just the carry bag separately?
Yes — the 1000D Carry Bag is sold on its own and fits both table designs.
