How To Store Your Tent & Camping Gear After Summer

If you're an avid camper, it's coming to the time of year when you may consider storing your camping gear away for winter. Expensive equipment such as tents, cooking utensils, stoves, lanterns and sleeping bags need to be stored well when not in use, so they stay in good condition - the last thing you want is to set up a tent and find it's got holes in!

We've put together the best tips for storing your tent and camping equipment over winter.

If you're an avid camper, it's coming to the time of year when you may consider storing your camping gear away for winter. Expensive equipment such as tents, cooking utensils, stoves, lanterns and sleeping bags need to be stored well when not in use, so they stay in good condition - the last thing you want is to set up a tent and find it's got holes in!

Ensure your tent and camping gear are clean and dry

When you pack your tent away at a campsite, it's easier to rush everything in the bag - it may not be dry or folded correctly. Before you store it away for winter, get your tent out in a spacious area, make sure it is completely dry and free of any mildew or mud and fold it away properly into its bag. If there are any holes or tears, patch them up as best you can so it doesn't get worse over time. Waterproof tent tape is a great way to fix small rips and keep them leak-free. This way, it will stay pristine the next time you need it!

More tips for storing camping equipment

• Store poles and fabrics separately so there's no risk of damage.
• Use an aerated storage bag for high-spec tents so the material can breathe.
• Don't clean your tent with harsh chemicals.

Requirements for storing camping equipment

The ideal conditions for storing camping equipment are:

• Plenty of space
• Moisture free
• No UV light

If you have the space to store your tent and camping gear at home, ensure your loft, shed, or basement meets all of these conditions, so your things don't get damaged over the long term.

Using seasonal self-storage is a great way to store your camping supplies, especially if you have a lot of equipment and go often. You're safe in the knowledge that expensive gear is safe and in a clean, dry unit that you can access 24 hours, seven days a week! It gives you that extra space at home without bulky tents and bags taking up precious storage space!

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