Preparing for a camping holiday involves the process of inspecting all your equipment to check it is still in good condition. Naturally, camping is a pursuit which places you directly in the face of nature and while some people like the primary element of risk that presents, there is a level of basic comfort you need to maintain. So protecting your camping equipment is essential in order to ensure it remains in good, usable and comfortable condition. On top of that, investing in camping equipment can be a costly exercise and repeatedly replacing items because they haven’t been stored or looked after properly is counterproductive and a cardinal sin for anyone looking for budget holiday ideas.
So protective bags are just as important a purchase as your camping equipment itself, as they play a major role in keeping your camping gear in good condition, extending the lifespan of camping equipment so you get value for money, and making a camping holiday a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
How can camping equipment get damaged?
Whether your camping equipment gets damaged while on holiday or when in storage, the nett result is you can’t use it, it needs replacing or it doesn’t provide the same level of comfort. Of course when you are camping your equipment is open to the elements. So, camping equipment gets wet and dirty. If you pack this away and don’t air your equipment when you get home, such as a tent, or sheets or mattresses, dirt and moisture can get trapped in. If you then place these items straight into storage, dirt and moisture can start to eat away at materials.
In addition to that, people sometimes choose unsuitable storage locations where items can be exposed to rain and cold, such as a shed, a garage or a storage box, and hence a build-up of moisture can start to damage your equipment. Good quality storage bags exist for almost every camping equipment item you can think of. These are made from premium quality fabrics which protect the equipment from moisture long term and also help you to transport the items on your next holiday. These bags can also protect your equipment from accidental impact damage while being transported or when in storge.
Five popular camping equipment items you must protect in bags
1. Groundsheet – We are leaving your tent out of this list because that is the most obvious item to protect and focusing on items you might overlook. One of these is your ground sheet. This has direct contact with the ground and hence gets wet and muddy, particularly as it absorbs the impact of people living on top of it. If this develops moisture damage it will become ineffective as a groundsheet.
2. Sleeping bags – This is your safe haven from the overnight cold, but the aging process can reduce the effectiveness of sleeping bags in terms of keeping you warm and comfortable. Don’t accelerate this process by not protecting them properly.
3. Memory foam – A memory foam mattress is a simple way to stay comfortable and protect you from the cold floor overnight, but it will soon lose its softness and the sponge material in a mattress can lose its protective qualities if you don’t look after it.
4. Gazebo – A gazebo provides important shelter from wind, rain and cold on a camping holiday, but not if it is full of holes. Make sure you look after it and it will look after you.
5. Camping chairs – It is important that camping chairs remain strong and can take a person’s weight. The material could be compromised if damaged by moisture, leading to an accident or the chairs being ineffective.
Camping equipment bags from Bags & Covers Direct
Our camping equipment protective bags come in a range of colours and you can choose light or heavy-duty fabric. Our bags also have lifting and carry handles where appropriate to help with transportation. If you can’t find the standard size you need, we can provide made to measure bags for your camping equipment if you provide us with the dimensions.