Has your camping gear taken over your garage to the point where your spouse threatens you’ll be living in your tent if you don’t trim it down? It happens to most avid outdoorsmen at some point, but there is room for middle-ground on the dispute. You can keep it all, have amazingly easy access to it, and clear the clutter, by stashing it in your very own Tucson self-storage space. How it Works To be clear, “clutter” was a reference to your gear, not your spouse. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, for your spouse) the units are not equipped to handle anything living. They will, however, hold all the camping equipment you can load into the back of your truck and more. Some spaces are available with drive-up access, for easy loading and unloading. Plus, the facility is open every day of the week, including holidays. Give your gear a good sizing-up and pick the right-sized space, handle a few quick formalities, and unload. It’s that easy. If you’re particularly detail-oriented, throw in a few shelves. If you’re not, drop everything on the floor and get on to more important things. Nobody will be standing over your shoulder questioning your need for three tents, five reels of paracord, or the boxes of cat litter you keep on hand when you don’t even own a cat. What to Stow and How to Prep It Arguably, the most important rule is to make sure everything you pack is dry. If your tent or sleeping bag gets moist, it’ll grow mold and mildew while you’re away. While some people say you should take your stuff home after an outing and clean it, that’s probably not necessary, though it’s wise to do it every couple of months or as-needed. If you make sure your tent has had sufficient time to dry from morning dew, that’s usually good enough. At the same time, you can lay out your sleeping bag so it gets fresh air between uses. Some tent-makers recommend that the poles be stored in their assembled state, to keep the interior cord in top condition. You’ll also want to make sure the tent, sleeping bags, and any other fabric are covered and protected from dust while in storage. Any electrical equipment should have the batteries pulled and stored in a sealed bag to avoid corrosion and leakage. Whenever possible, keep a stocked bin of essentials at the ready, so you can grab and go during impromptu trips. Although you can keep clean cooking equipment in your Tucson self-storage space, you’ll need to keep any flammable materials (torches, lighter fluid, etc.) at home. Whether you need to get out of the doghouse or just want to free up the garage for obscure things like the family car, getting a little space of your own will do it. Moreover, it’ll help make sure you, and perhaps others in your home, remain happy campers. Call or stop by our self storage facility in Tucson today! US Storage Centers 4115 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 442-0010
