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Gear Storage Tips


The year is over and for some clubs it’s time to make sure that all the camping gear is put away for the summer. It will make the next year start off a lot easier if everything is organized and in good repair.
  • Stow your gear
    Use a whisk broom and/or rags to wipe off gear as you stow it. Make sure that your gear is clean before putting it away.
  • Check the cooler
    Double check that the coolers are clean and dry before storing them.
  • Make a checklist
    Take inventory of your gear as you store it and note any broken gear that needs repair,
    missing items that need to be replenished or items that you wish you had.
  • High and Dry
    Storing gear high helps keep it away from rodents and insects; keeping it dry helps avoid mildew.
  • Avoid freezing
     
    Any moisture in materials can cause damage from expansion when freezing;
    and some materials, even when dry, may crack in very cold temperatures.
  • Food smells
    Rodents are attracted to the smell of food and can quickly ruin your gear, chewing through it to look for food that is no longer there.  To avoid these pests be sure to air out or wash all gear that smells of food.
  • Remove batteries
    To avoid any possibilities of corrosion, remove the batteries from any gadgets and store them separately.
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  • Home
  • Director's Notes
    • Fundraising
  • Activity Sign-up
    • Calendar
  • Staff
  • Camping
    • Camp Cooking >
      • Camping Recipes >
        • Breakfasts
        • Lunch and Dinner
        • Desserts
        • Dutch Oven Recipes
        • Backpacking Recipes
      • Menu Suggestions
      • Group Cooking
      • Unit Cooking
      • Dutch Oven Cooking
      • Recipe Links
    • Backpacking >
      • Clothing
      • Backpacking Cooking & Food
      • Buying a Backpack
      • Loading your pack
    • Camping Equipment >
      • Camping Hints
      • Cooking Gear
      • Camping Stoves
      • Tents
      • Sleeping Bags
      • Sleeping Pads
      • Gear Storage
    • Cold Weather Camping
    • Camping Safety >
      • Backcountry First Aid
    • Bicycle Tips
    • Directions >
      • Cohutta Springs
      • Bray Field
      • Gee Creek
      • Jack's River
      • Joyce Kilmer
      • Lost Creek
      • McNabb Creek
      • North Fork Citico Creek
      • Rockmart Campground
      • Rocktown
      • Whigg Meadow
    • Hiking Trails
  • Pin Set
  • Honors
  • Unit Information
    • Friend
    • Companion
    • Explorer
    • Ranger
    • Voyager
    • Guide
    • Master Guide
    • TLT
  • Uniforms
  • Forms
  • Links