Tips for storing your camping gear
You have decided that you are going to go camping this weekend, full of excitement and anticipation. You open your shed/storage room to find all your camping gear spread everywhere, with no organisation system, things thrown into random boxes and bags. Does this sound like you? Packing can be a real dampener on the excitement that camping can bring. That’s why we have created 5 tips to storing your camping gear.
While it is good to have all the right gear when you go camping it generally takes up a lot of space that many people don’t have, so ensuring that your gear is properly and strategically stored is key.
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Prepare your gear.
Taking the time to properly prepare your camping gear after you get home from your trip will, in the long run, make life so much easier. Taking the time to properly clean, dry and put away the gear can not only ensure that your camping gear will last much longer but will also ensure that no unnecessary mould or rust is created. This means hosing down and drying any dirty tarps, ensuring no fishing bait is in the tackle box, making sure that all camping dining equipment is clean and checking that iceboxes don’t have any leftover water inside. By ensuring that all of these little things are done after you return home will make for a much smoother process when packing for the next trip.
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Use good quality storage containers.
While some can be pricey, investing in good quality storage containers can ensure that your gear is kept safe from the elements. Unlike cardboard boxes and other storage options, good quality plastic storage containers ensure that all your stuff is kept safe.
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Categorise your containers
Now that you have good quality storage containers, you need to make sure they are categorised correctly and organised in an orderly fashion. While it may be tempting because it’s so easy, just throwing all your stuff into a container and closing the lid won’t do you any favours. While it will ensure everything inside will be protected, it will be a mess when you’re trying to look for things. For example, use a container for all your cooking equipment, use a separate storage container for all your sleeping gear, use a separate storage container for all of your fishing gear. While this system might not be perfect and there will be times when you will have to mix items between containers, it will make life much easier when finding things.
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Keep it secure
While it is great to have your camping gear clean and organised if it isn’t stored safely, your organisation efforts will go to waste. Often, good quality camping gear isn’t cheap, making it a target for thieves which is why it is of paramount importance to ensure that your gear is kept safe and secure. Fortunately, there are a number of options to making sure your camping gear is kept secure. It is no secret that sheds and storerooms in homes can be a gold mine for thieves, often holding thousands of dollars’ worth of valuable items. So, while they can be great places to store your gear, make sure that these places are locked. While it may cause inconvenience having to unlock and lock the shed every time you need to go in, it’s a necessary level of added protection. Additionally, consider hiring a locked storage unit which houses cabinets and containers. These can come in many sizes and types to fit your camping gear.
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Find some extra space
It is incredible how much extra space you can find in your home. A good clean and tidy of your storage spaces will often lead to finding more space that can be used. If available to you, utilise overhead/in roof storage. This space often isn’t utilised and can be a great place to store camping gear that you may only need a couple of times a year. However, if you are a seasoned camper or just have lots of valuable camping gear, hiring a storage unit may be the best option for you. At Ezi Storage we have over 240 undercover units with 15 different size varieties of storage units, ranging from units 10×5 meters, all the way to single item storage facilities, ensuring that regardless of how much or how little camping gear you have, Ezi Storage has a solution for you.
To keep your camping gear safe, secure and organised, contact us today for an obligation-free quote.