How to Store Outdoor Gear

Store Your Outdoor Gear

Outdoor gear can take up a lot of space. Once you start getting into various outdoor hobbies, the gear adds up rather quickly. Before you know it, your spare bedroom is now a place to store outdoor gear.  However, with the use of a storage unit that is close by, you can have it all while keeping your gear safe and secure!

Have a yearly hunting trip that will require access to your gear in the early hours of the morning? Remember to plan ahead and ask about access hours! Most facilities can offer you 24 hour access for a small fee, making your hunting trip a breeze. Ask about the possibility of 24 hour access if this does not already apply at your facility.

 

Kayak/Canoe

Thoroughly check inside your kayak or canoe before storing it. Check for things like small animals or debris like leaves.

Even if your kayak or canoe is stored inside, keep it covered. This will help prevent bugs from getting inside and possibly damaging any of the materials.

If you own an inflatable kayak, keep temperature in mind. Low temperatures can potentially damage the materials that they are made from.

If you do not have a rack for your kayak or canoe, make sure to store it against a wall on its side. This will prevent it from falling over and getting damaged.

Depending on how much gear you plan to store and on the size of your boat, your kayak or canoe would fit nicely in a 5×10 or 10×15 unit.

Clean your kayak or canoe and completely dry it before placing it in storage.

Store Outdoor Gear

Camping Gear/Outdoor Equipment

Gather all of your gear, lay it out, and organize it by type or other categories.

Take inventory of all of your gear.

Clean all equipment before storing it. Make sure to thoroughly clean cooking gear to avoid bugs.

Completely dry off any fabric gear, such as tents and sleeping bags, to prevent mold and mildew.

When placing equipment in boxes or bins, make sure to label them according to category or contents. This will make retrieving the gear you need easy.

Some camping gear can be rather heavy. Make sure not to over pack any boxes.

Flammable materials, such as propane tanks and lighter fluid, should not be stored in your unit.

Any equipment with batteries, such as flashlights, lanterns, GPS, and headlamps should have the batteries removed and stored separately. This will prevent leakage and corrosion.

 

Follow these tips to store outdoor gear safely and free up space at home!

 


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