The incredible weather and natural scenery make South Africa an outdoor lover’s paradise, from cycling scenic trails and kayaking along rivers to camping in the African bush. The adventure is great – storing the equipment is not! Fortunately, there are some great storage units to keep equipment safe and secure, but you need to store it correctly to prevent rust, mould, warping, and other costly damage.
Store your outdoor gear
To ensure your outdoor gear is kept in the best possible condition in storage, here are some useful tips to guide you.
1. Storing bikes
South Africa has great mountain biking trails, road races, and cycling adventures to enjoy, but storage of this high-quality equipment can be tricky. A storage unit is a great way to keep your bicycle safe when not in use, but you will need to store it carefully.
- Clean: Make sure you clean your bike thoroughly of dirt and moisture as this can cause rust in storage. Wipe down the frame, degrease the chain, and lubricate all moving parts.
- Deflate: Remove some air from the tyres for long-term storage to prevent cracks.
- Cover: Consider using a breathable cover to protect against dust and humidity.
- Mounted racks: Use wall-mounted racks or ceiling hoists to prevent scratches and save storage space.
2. Storing water sports equipment
Water sports, whether on rivers, dams, or the ocean, or incredibly popular in South Africa – but these require a lot of equipment that may require seasonal storage. If you’ve got bulky surfboards, kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, or more, then you might want to consider a storage unit to prevent warping, mould growth, and UV damage.
- Clean: Rinse with fresh water to remove all sand, salt, and other damaging materials.
- Storage angle: Kayaks, paddleboards, and surfboards must be stored horizontally on a rack, suspended with hooks, or vertically against a padded wall to prevent scratches.
- UV protection: Keep items in a storage unit away from UV light which can lead to sun damage.
3. Storing camping equipment
Sleeping under the African sky is an amazing experience, but unless you’re camping every weekend, you’re going to need somewhere secure to store that camping equipment. A storage unit can hold all your tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, and other outdoor sleeping equipment so it’s ready to go when you are.
- Air out: Make sure your tent and sleeping bags are thoroughly aired out before storage to prevent mould from growing.
- Loose storage: Tents and sleeping bags must be loosely rolled up to avoid damaging any insulating materials, and stored in breathable material, not plastic.
- Safety: Store any fuel canisters (gas) and batteries separately in a well-ventilated space.
Why use a storage unit?
If you’re into the great outdoors, then you have all the equipment to support this passion, but even with a big home and garage, these items take up a lot of space. A storage unit is a hassle-free way to store all this valuable equipment securely, without it cluttering up your garage and store rooms.
Cedar Storage in Randburg offers secure and accessible storage options for all your adventure equipment. They are a trusted storage supplier for a number of reasons:
- Variety of units: Whether you need space for a single kayak or multiple bikes, Cedar Storage has storage units to fit your needs.
- Assistance: Cedar Storage provides you with on-loading and off-loading assistance.
- 24/7 security: With CCTV surveillance, gated access, and alarmed units, valuable gear is safe from theft and damage.
- Easy access: Located in Randburg, Cedar Storage provides hassle-free access whenever you need your gear.
Cedar Storage offers secure, spacious, and accessible self storage solutions for all your outdoor equipment. Contact Cedar Storage in Randburg to find the perfect storage unit for your outdoor gear!
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