Store Your Camping Equipment To Free Up Space
No matter what time of year you are wanting to store your camping gear, placing this equipment in a self-storage unit is a great way to free up space in your home. Before placing camping equipment into a storage unit, it is advised to properly prepare each item for long term storage.
Start by taking a look at each item, cleaning and drying each. This is especially important for equipment like tents, sleeping bags, and any sort of cookware. Place small items in easy to store plastic bins.
Placing your camping equipment in a self-storage unit keeps the gear safe and secure until you need it for your next trip!
Preparation For Storage Is Key
Clean and Dry
Take a wet towel and wipe down tents, washing cooking equipment, and air out sleeping bags. Do not place wet materials or equipment in breathable storage bags until completely dry.
Manufacturer Instructions
Take a look at the manufacturer tags and labels on each piece of equipment and gear for additional cleaning and storage instructions.
Remove Batteries
To prevent corrosion and for safety measures, remove all batteries from equipment.
Packing For Storage
Invest in good stackable plastic bins and storage bags for your equipment. Place cookware in smaller bins and use larger ones for heavy gear like tens and sleeping bags Use sturdy, stackable plastic bins for smaller items like cooking gear and keep larger items like tents and sleeping bags in breathable storage bags.
Use Detailed Labeling
Mark each container clearly to indicate what the contents are and indicate if the items are delicate or need breathable storage bags.
Climate Controlled Storage Units
You might consider a climate-controlled storage unit to store camping equipment and gear to protect from the seasonal temperatures.
Organizing Your Gear
Categorize
Once you place your equipment and gear in storage bins, organize the stacks by grouping the bins with similar items in the same area. This will make it easier to find what you need when you return to the storage unit.
Seasonal rotation
If you have both summer and winter gear, you can rotate them in your storage unit, keeping the currently needed items accessible and close to the entry to your unit.
Specific Gear Considerations
Tents
To help protect the lifespan and integrity of your tent, it is advisable to store tentsloosely in breathable bags, not tightly rolled in their original stuff sacks.
Sleeping Bags
Don’t roll or fold your sleeping bag when store it. It is best to either hang the sleeping bag vertically inside the storage unit or inside a breathable bag. This helps protect the insulation in the sleeping bag.
Cookware
Make sure you have cleaned and dried your cookware from the last camping trip before placing it into storage. It is helpful to group the cookware in plastic bins. You can label each bin with the particular cooking equipment inside.
Electronics
If you are storing special electronics you take on camping trips, it is a good idea to place those items in original packaging or a cardboard box. Additionally, it is helpful to place gel packets to help absorb moisture.
Choosing a Storage Unit For Camping Equipment
Storage Unit Size
We have a wide range in sizes of storage units. Select the storage unit that best accommodates all of your camping equipment without compressing the items too tightly.
Self Storage Location
We have nine self storage locations across north Texas to make it easy for you to store and retrieve your camping gear during any season of the year.
Summary
Self-storage units provide significant space for all of your camping equipment and help free up space at your home and garage.
Need packing supplies? All of our locations have everything from boxes, non-slip gloves for moving, tie-down ropes, tape, and more!
When you reserve a storage unit with Macho Self Storage, don’t worry about buying a lock for your storage unit. We’ll supply one for you, free of charge!
