Camping is a great way to escape the everyday hassles of life and to unwind in a back to basics way. People enjoy the simple way of life, and can relax away from work pressures and quickly learn to live without the routine trappings we take for granted. The camping equipment you take with you plays a big part in that, and while we can live without certain luxuries, there are some basic functional items we definitely need. Hence you will need to invest wisely in practical camping equipment and it therefore pays to look after these items in between times.
Most camping equipment investments are one-off investments, in the sense that if you buy wisely, you should get several years of use out of the item. But this is dependent on you looking after the equipment, and when you are exposed to the weather as you are during a camping trip, this is easier said than done. Once you return from your camping holiday it is very easy to shove your gear and equipment in a cupboard or in the garage and forget about it, often for several months and even a year, but this is the time when damp and material damage can take hold, so it is essential that you look after these items with proper storage bags for your camping equipment.
Popular storage bags for camping
So here we have listed some of the key camping equipment purchases you should make, and how you should protect them in order to achieve long term value for money:
- Camping chair bags – These are an essential item for making a camping holiday comfortable, for creating a communal vibe and for staying warm and getting your body off the floor. They are usually collapsible, but they need to be stored safely so that the framework of the chair isn’t damaged and the material doesn’t get damp.
- Sleeping bag storage – All sleeping bags should be properly aired before being stored away for the winter. This ensures they are dry and free from odours. If they are stored away before this happens they could go mouldy. If you store a sleeping bag without any kind of protection it will lose its quality and will no longer be comfortable or appealing to sleep in.
- Gazebo bags – A gazebo is an essential item for keeping the rain off and for providing some shelter in the evening. Gazebos are very effective in keeping cold off, and equally, can be used as shade on very hot and sunny days. However, they can become damaged and the material can rot if not stored correctly. Also, sections of the framework can go missing if not stored securely together.
- Bike covers – Many families take bikes on a camping holiday as a free and simple activity to keep the kids occupied, but there is nowhere to store them in the tent and most people therefore leave them attached to the back of a caravan or a motorhome. This cover protects bikes in transit but can also be used to protect bikes when stored in a garage or other external storage over winter.
- Rotary airer cover – A rotary airer is very useful in keeping clothes fresh, for drying swimming costumes and of course for drying washing. However, it won’t be a rotary airer if you don’t look after it. This item can seize up and stop turning if it gets damp and goes rusty. So a rotary airer cover protects your investment.
- Barbecue storage bag – Everybody loves a barbecue on a camping holiday and it is the ideal way to embrace the simple life. But once finished and properly cooled you should remove all the loose ash from a barbecue and clean it thoroughly prior to storing it away. When meat sticks to the grill or falls into the bottom of the barbecue it needs to be cleaned straight away, if you leave it for months on end this could go mouldy and ruin the barbecue, or contribute to it going rusty.
Protect your camping equipment long term with Bags & Covers Direct
So you have invested heavily in camping equipment and you love a camping holiday, but you could be in for a shock when you get your gear out ready for next year and you haven’t stored it properly. Our range of camping storage bags includes standard and made to measure items, all made from strong and durable materials to ensure your items are protected for the long term, their lifespan is extended and you get good value for money. So invest in camping storage from Bags & Covers Direct today.