Storing Outdoor Gear

Don’t let storing outdoor gear take up all of your space at home, save the space, and keep it safe in a storage unit. Not many people have an unlimited amount of space for storing outdoor gear and as we all know, once you get in the outdoor spirit it is hard to stop at just buying the basics. Before you know it, you have accumulated aisles 10-14 at the local sporting goods store. Have no fear, with the easy access of a storage unit close to home, you can have it all.

Outdoor Storage Tips

Have a yearly hunting trip that will require access to your gear in the wee hours of the morning? Remember to plan ahead and ask about access hours! Most facilities can offer you 24-hour access for a small fee. Ask about the possibility of 24-hour access if this does not already apply to your facility, North Shore Mini has long access hours.

Kayak/Canoe

Be sure to check inside your kayak or canoe for small animals using it as a shelter before storing them indoors.
Always cover your kayak or canoe even if it is stored inside to prevent bugs from getting inside and damaging any foam or rubber materials. Low temperatures can potentially damage inflatable kayaks because of the material that they are made of.
If you can’t afford to buy a rack for your personal boat you should store it against a wall on its side.
Depending on how much gear you plan to store, your kayak or canoe would fit nicely in one of our larger units.

Camping Gear

Layout all of your gear and organize it.
Take inventory of everything.
When storing outdoor gear, be sure to clean your items before storing-especially cooking gear to avoid any hungry critters.
Make sure tents, sleeping bags, etc. are dry to avoid mold and mildew.
Label your boxes according to the contents.
When packing makes sure you don’t overpack an item making it too heavy to lift.
Avoid storing propane tanks, lighter fluid, and any other flammable materials in your unit.
Remove batteries from flashlights, GPS, and headlamps to avoiding any leakage or corrosion. Store the batteries separately.

Follow these tips for storing outdoor gear and you will not only have more space in your home, but your gear will also be safe and secure! North Shore Mini Storage
can store your outdoor gear today!

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.