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In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an unc

In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.

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1. A system comprising: a storage container that is configured to be moved into and out of a collapsed position, wherein the storage container includes an attachment system that is configured to connect the storage container to a bed of a vehicle and wherein the storage container includes an enclose

1. A system comprising: a storage container that is configured to be moved into and out of a collapsed position, wherein the storage container includes an attachment system that is configured to connect the storage container to a bed of a vehicle and wherein the storage container includes an enclosed area that is located in a cargo area of the bed of the vehicle when the storage container is moved out of the collapsed position, the storage container providing a moisture-resistant enclosure using at least one of a tapered latch hook system and a tongue and groove panel system, the storage container further comprising a plurality of trusses attached to a front panel of the storage container to provide support to a base of the storage container when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, each of the plurality of trusses having at a front and a side, the front of the truss being smaller than the side of the truss, the front of each truss attached to a bottom of the front panel, wherein the side of each truss is to be oriented along a direction of movement of the front panel, the front panel arranged to slide under the base of the storage container. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage container is sized to fit between walls of the bed of the vehicle. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the enclosed area forms the interior of the collapsible storage container. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the storage container is weatherproof to protect one or more items placed in the enclosed area when out of the collapsed position. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage container is located in the bed of the vehicle. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising an attachment system that connects the storage container to the bed of the vehicle. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a connection system that connects two or more panels of the storage container together and allows the storage container to move into and out of the collapsed position. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage container comprises a plurality of panels including at least one of plastic panels and fabric panels. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage container is incorporated into a liner for the vehicle. 10. A collapsible automobile storage container, comprising: a plurality of panels, arranged with respect to a base, that are configured to form an enclosed storage area in an automobile, wherein the plurality of panels are movable into a collapsed position and an uncollapsed position and wherein the plurality of panels includes at least a top panel, a front panel, and a back panel, the front panel movable to slide under the base of the container;a connection system that connects the plurality of panels together, wherein the connection system allows the plurality of panels to be movable into the collapsed position and the uncollapsed position; anda support system attached to the front panel to provide support when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, wherein the support system includes a plurality of trusses attached to the front panel to provide support to the base when the container is in the uncollapsed position, each of the plurality of trusses having at a front and a side, the front of the truss being smaller than the side of the truss, the front of each truss attached to a bottom of the front panel, wherein the side of each truss is to be oriented along a direction of movement of the front panel to allow the plurality of trusses to be pulled forward with the front panel and to provide support to the base. 11. The collapsible storage container of claim 10, wherein the plurality of panels comprise at least one of plastic panels and fabric panels. 12. The collapsible storage container of claim 10, wherein the automobile comprises a truck, an all-terrain vehicle, or a trailer. 13. The collapsible storage container of claim 10, wherein the connection system includes tapered latch hooks. 14. The collapsible storage container of claim 10, wherein the connection system includes tongue and groove side panels. 15. The system of claim 10, wherein the storage container is incorporated into a liner for the automobile.