Kit/Gear Storage. How I store my Camping, Bushcraft, Cooking and Canoe Gear at Home.

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Kit/Gear Storage. How I store my Camping, Bushcraft, Cooking and Canoe Gear at Home.

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You asked for it ,so here it is!
In this video, I will be showing you around my kit room where I store all my camping, bushcraft, cooking and canoeing gear. As we all know only too well, storing our gear between trips can present us with a bit of a challenge - how to store things correctly, where is best to keep it and what in, are there any special preparations we need to do before storing certain items etc, etc.
I am lucky to have a room dedicated to drying and storing gear, but I appreciate not everybody does - hopefully though, this video might give you some tips for your own storage arrangements and too make sure that kit is ready to use the next time you need it.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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@ronaldmoore2336 2 жыл бұрын

The most important thing about this video is my wife doesn't think that I have too much stuff now after seeing all your goodies, the bad part is she asked me why I can't keep my stuff put away like that 😜

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@ltxoutdoors4097 2 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods Storage is a drag ...Now I know wy wimmen or nagging..I need organisation out of her site !!huhuu !!Don't let them in whatever they say ..

@frankiez7414 6 ай бұрын

Jeez, it’s quite a large collection and this kit is bloody expensive nowadays. Makes it a bit daunting to get out there. I’m just procrastinating over a lightweight chair. And I need two of everything as I go with my son. Thanks to Simon’s overnight canoe trip off Hickling broad I spotted him using a Kamui chair which I think if Simon,s using it , it must be good. My biggest problem here in Norfolk is where to wildcamp. I’d so like to get permission but where do you start ?

@chrisponsano4378 2 жыл бұрын

I put three 7- shelf units in my spare room and filled them. I was thinking that I should cull down the collection but now I can see that I just need more shelves! Thanks Simon!

@jayoneill1533 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, you are the most organized Bloke in the World.

@markstevens3789 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Simon. I’ve told my partner that I need more kit and now I have video evidence that I do need more. Great video as usual. All the best. Keep them coming.

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😂😉

@davehumpleby3440 2 жыл бұрын

HA, HA! I LOVE THIS! My wife has often complained about how much outdoor, camping, bushcraft, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking kit I have. Then I showed her this video. What I own would fit in a quarter of your kit room. You've made me look positively spartan! Cheers.

@curtsuttman9217 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, love the videos. For the mouse problems, you can try a few drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball. Mice hate the smell of peppermint, it might keep them out of your kit. Just leave a few of those peppermint cotton balls around your building. It should help with the mice, but might make your equipment a little aromatic.

@williamgates1128 2 жыл бұрын

The timing of this video is absolutely brilliant! I just purchased an 8x10 foot shed yesterday for this exact purpose. Thank you so much for the useful info. I'll definitely be borrowing a few of your ideas

@Brucey69 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see Bill Gates getting into outdooring!

@eventsotherthingswithchris9019 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brucey69 Well, Gates did buy up a bunch of farm land so...?? Lol

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! 😁

@tigerforge3517 2 жыл бұрын

Got to know Bill...does that shed comes with Windows?

@williamgates1128 2 жыл бұрын

@@tigerforge3517 sadly no windows, may have an apple or 2 in the future though 😉

@gingermink 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Simon! Now my husband is afraid I’m gonna do this with his gear…and he’ll never be able to find anything ever again! 😂

@RedwingBB 2 жыл бұрын

I need to do this with my yarn and tools. You've motivated me. Today's the day. The next couple months are probably the day, too.

@MeetTheBushes Жыл бұрын

I've found Christmas tree bags to be pretty good to hold those large tents. Basically a ton of room where you don't have to roll perfectly, and has handles.

@YY-jv4uu 9 ай бұрын

What a great idea! Thank you for this suggestion I’m going to try this

@ISashaI 7 ай бұрын

This is just what I was looking for! Not a lot of outdoor content creators do their gear storage videos. Thanks Simon!

@Jc-kb4dv 2 жыл бұрын

The most organised guy on KZfaq and one of my top channels 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stephendavies923 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, such a great video. Sharing your system and how you use it, is the sort of information that I have rarely seen shared. You also prove that being organised is the way to be. Thanks.

@morinbaptiste636 Жыл бұрын

Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!

@paulseeman6481 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, this has helped my marriage: I watched this with my wife, who made the comment ‘God, he’s got a lot of crap hasn’t he?’ - to which I was able to reply, ‘You see? You see how lucky you are?’ 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Simon, us mere mortals can only dream of such a man cave, and some great tips! (Give my best wishes to Mrs In the Woods btw!)

@brulee3746 Ай бұрын

Wow, so neat❗With the names on it as well 👌🏻 And you also leave your camping spot very tidy. I love that. Nature is so vulnerable.

@watzeroorda5601 2 жыл бұрын

Well organized Simon! Just wondering: does your bike have a flat or are you saving space by letting the air out 😉

@SteveSeadog 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching, Simon. The closer I get to retirement, the more gear I'm accumulating in readiness for some wild camping, so this video was really well-timed. At the moment, the gear is strewn all over the place in 2 bedrooms, much to my wife's annoyance! Have to say, your shed is a lot better stocked that some of the shops I've been into.

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy that retirement when it comes! 👍👍👍

@vinceimp9581 2 жыл бұрын

One of those net jungle hammocks works well for storage of sleeping padsand or sleeping bags. Its a nice way to get things up and out of the way without shelves. You can dry things on them as well. Great video, thx for sharing.

@simonablokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@razahassan811 Жыл бұрын

Looked high and low for a foot locker style trunk to store my daughter's dress up clothes. kzfaq.infoUgkxRkkpE1_3gMEZ2mPhAt6b2moNCUXyH8tG I had one growing up that I stored my Barbies in and wanted something sturdy like that for her costumes. This arrived really, really quickly and is exactly what I've been looking for. Perfect size, color (pink) and has stood up for nearly a year so far against my kids using it as a chair, stage, and barricade (😬) to keep each other out of their rooms. I'm probably going to order another one for my daughter's Barbies.

@albertblake007 2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Always wondered what the net bag was . Can’t believe I never clicked. I’ve just paused the vid to unpack my best sleeping bags. 😂👍

@clairecooper197 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it not surprise me that everything is so neat and tidy. Feel free to come and organise my house Simon. 😆😆😆

@DRSEXPLORING 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮 that is definitely a store room

@alexanderrohlfing2072 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 found this video a little late, but still right in time!! As we are going to have a 5000kwh Solar installed to our roof, my wife has been to our attic may be the first time in years…. Over the years I stored all kind of outdoor equipment I bought for different occasions. Well… let’s say it that way… it was a little more than she expected it to be 😏 Showing her this video saved me from a lot of discussion’s 😉😉😉

@chriscjjones8182 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's just given me an idea, I never thought of getting a larger shed to dry tents and other large items in

@dwaynef5410 Жыл бұрын

Simon, there’s an easy solution to the mice problem. They make a lid trap that fits on any 5 gallon bucket. You simply put some peanut butter on the lid and mice walk up the ramp and walk out on the lid to eat the bait and they fall into the bucket alive. You can deal with them however you want after that.

@ronaldmoore2336 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched you first video from Jan 2017. You and Mags look just a little younger back then. 5 years now I've been enjoying going to the woods with you and Mags. Such a wonderful journey. Again, thanks for bringing us along and rub Mags eyes for us all.

@nattydred2593 2 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for your going through all this kit over the years, as it's helped me find my essential kit list, without having to aquire as much. What first attracted me to your channel years ago were your videos where you packed everything you needed in a single German rucksack or hip pack. I have one of my own now and can set it up for a day hike kitchen and meal, water for 4, tarp, seat, etc. And with quick tuning can adjust it for a smaller trip, or hammock overnight. But to zero in on the essential kit, I've had to aquire a little more to find exactly the kit I like the best, but nowhere near as much as would have been needed without your videos.

@jimrogers1853 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. We get the full range of vids from you Simon and we love them all. I think you narrating paint dry might still be somehow fascinating.

@ewoksalot 2 жыл бұрын

OMG. Imagine having so much gear you have to sort and store it. I'm 45yo and currently selling my backpack so I can afford 50% of the cost to upgrade to a new pack. And people think we Americans are spoiled LOL. I do love the sea chest/vintage style trunks. Super cool.

@dannyl2598 2 жыл бұрын

I have had mouse problems in my attic in the house. I like the barrel storage idea. I like your way of thinking on the shelf and boxes too. Thanks for the video.

@loupiscanis9449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺Loupis Canis .

@llorylloyd 2 жыл бұрын

Very organized. I love how everything has it's place. Especially the cooking items. You can just grab what you need for each individual trip without having to dig around or search for things. Nicely done 💕

@DonP_is_lostagain 2 жыл бұрын

Envy level is off the scale here! I've got my stuff strung between my apartment, an RV (caravan to you), and one large self-storage unit and one smaller one. Trying to get it all consolidated into two spaces so that all my backpacking stuff is in my apartment, right to hand, and all the camping stuff will be either in the back of my truck, or in a mid-sized storage unit. Thanks for giving us a tour Simon!

@midnight_prepper 2 жыл бұрын

Simon whether you admit it or not you have a Preppers paradise there!

@jock308 2 жыл бұрын

I am reminded of the saying “he who dies with the most toys wins”. Must get some Plano boxes… cheers

@lizziel4876 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what's more exciting - seeing this or seeing someone's sewing set up. Both equally exciting actually!! I loved this video!!! Your stuff is so well organized! And I thought I did a good job last weekend with my new Wham boxes and my sewing threads......The intro music made me laugh - here he is, opening the door, and - WOW! Impressive! And a new sewing machine - a bit different to the Jones you used for your baker tent!

@summittaedae2323 6 ай бұрын

I have all my kid in a shipping container and I think I should build a gear room in the garden but having a rented property is a high risk for building a shed of this scale 😂. Being a builder it’ll never be built like a shed. More like a house in my garden 🫣. The scariest part is letting my partner see how much kit I have. Yes I’m on par with your kit list.

@huttone 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you could make changing a flat tire interesting and relaxing. Good on you... long life and health to a Bloke in the woods!

@thx5001 5 ай бұрын

I am inspired to clear out my old shed just for storage

@butlerdawgs78 2 жыл бұрын

You could outfit quite a base camp with that gear room! Very nice

@christopherinteriors6521 2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to ages to find those Plano boxes and now I know what they are called. Thanks Simon.

@timberdogz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your storage ideas and strategies! Inspiring me to get more organized!

@NewHampshireJack 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I have a suspicion there may be some outdoor types experiencing symptoms of jealousy right about now? Thank you Simon for the tour and motivation to upgrade our storage procedure.

@sarahs784 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's an impressive amount of kit! Nicely organised too.

@kevinharmon480 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual. Saw my foraging pouch, middle black basket to the right of the sewing machine lol

@behindthemountains 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another brilliant video Simon. You are one of my biggest motivators to get out and do what we do. Cheers to you my good sir!

@benf3607 2 жыл бұрын

A man and his shed - love it !!!

@kerrylanders3219 6 ай бұрын

Simon there's a line and you've crossed it. Good on you.

@Buspasshiker 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's what a call a man cave. Excellent tips....

@chucksmith5002 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon, for giving a Tour of your Gear you do have a selection. Enjoyed it

@CampWithMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating video, thanks Simon! That's a lot of kit!

@leebus99 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been to bushcraft shops with less kit than this. They were also nowhere near as tidy or well organised! Great collection Simon, thanks for sharing.

@MrLSC78 2 жыл бұрын

A guy after my own heart. Awesome tips and logical advice. All about basic maintenance 🙂

@terrypatterson1481 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips on how to store camping gear Simon. It has certainly given me food for thought.

@reginaschmid2657 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Kudos to you for having this storage available! Love the way you created storage bins and shelves for organizing and storing your gear! It is visually easy to glance over and to find what you may need on any given trip! Cheers, mate!

@garymilnes4851 2 жыл бұрын

a fair bit o kit! nice collection of pots and pans and coffee makers you have there Simon, it just goes to show, you can never say you have enough kit, some good storage tips too, as ever a great video

@kan-zee Жыл бұрын

Fantastic...lots of good storage tips..thanks for sharing

@thomascraig7230 2 жыл бұрын

Great! I love a good organized gear room.

@pobo6113 2 жыл бұрын

You are indeed fortunate to have your storage room ( which I love by the way). You are also fortunate to have all that equipment to store. I do like how you have everything so well organized. Good job. Thank you for your video.

@vanilla_vanancie Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon. Now I get an idea how to store the gear in my "adventure" campervan, 'Hercules'.

@kingrafa3938 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing and very organized kit room Simon.

@OutOfPrintGM 2 жыл бұрын

That's really nice set up, I didn't know about sleeping bag long term storage so I'll be sorting that on my next day off thanks for posting

@sheepsteef1974 2 жыл бұрын

That’s excellent 👌 Wish I had room to be so organised. Definitely going to source some storage boxes to try and get a bit more organised and tidy👍

@deanpricepestboss 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly organised, thanks for sharing Simon 🙏

@johnquisenberry2402 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learned a few things, You have a great and wonderful day.

@earlhayes2969 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Simon some great tips and ideas

@dannymolloy4582 2 жыл бұрын

Big fan of all the videos Simon! Loving them, I must say you're organisation skills are truly impressive! Fair play to you, I am jealous of all that quality kit you have! 👌

@bushcraftdadgary5381 2 жыл бұрын

A man having a gear room is a fundamental human right. Yours is similar to mine. But a bit bigger, and more organised, and you have electricity, and more stuff.

@carpenterpilot487 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for sharing it gave me idea to use for storage boxes how to to store

@thebikepackingadventurer 2 жыл бұрын

My word that is a lifetimes worth of gear. All very useful. I hang my stuff up in my conservatory (much to my fiancés disgust sometimes, or in the summer in the garage. I have watched your videos for years and seen lots of gear, but my word you have loads. All very well used too 👌🏻

@rogerramjet1734 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see stuff organised😀. Loads of useful tips. Defiantly a very useful video.

@rgober60 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. For a man your very organized. So proud of you. Very lucky to have a shed to store it all in, but every man need a shed of his own. For our 28th anniversary I bought my hubby a 12 X 16 shed to put all his tools and lawn things in. Looks like a barn and has the double door drive in . He loved that thing..lol...anywho...thanks for the info, didn't know you weren't suppose to keep your sleeping bags rolled up. Mine must be dead then. Oh well...Thanks for sharing young man. Hope Mags I'd doing okay. Stay safe and Take Care. 👍

@ellon118 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Yes I'm definitely envious of your kit store. cheers

@nicholaswilson7880 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Simon! Thanks with each video I get a little more Green with envy. No pun intended…

@nevermind6351 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. You have invested very wisely.

@caseysimpson1806 2 жыл бұрын

I am always trying to improve my storage system. Thank you for sharing.

@viewsandreviews180 2 жыл бұрын

Great video presentation. You’ve given me some ideas for organizing my gear and I’m glad to know you also have a collection of cast iron cookware. I’m looking forward to your video on seasoning and maintaining cast iron.

@williamthegriffin6185 2 жыл бұрын

Love the music. Super jealous of your setup/storage system. Now my ol' brain is bursting with ideas! Really enjoy your channel. Thank you Simon!

@hedgerowsandzeros 2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection and great set up Simon. Thanks for sharing. 👍

@SIUDR7202 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff. Mice they are my least favorite mammal. Try putting dryer sheets spread around in your cubby holes and between any loose fabric canvas and so on. I have been using them now for 8 years and have not had any issues. A bonus they keep that musty smell away. Try it you will like it!

@jays4979 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video as I was setting up a gear area today. Timing is everything. Had to abandon using various closets as I was losing track of gear. Knowing you have a piece of kit is annoying if you can’t find it easily. Thanks

@danozeman26 Жыл бұрын

My wife was wondering where you kept all your stuff! Now she knows!

@islandlife9127 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tips and ideas, thanks Simon. Cheers

@shannonrinehart4635 2 жыл бұрын

Very well organized Simon!!! Well done!

@andykjohnsonjohnson7622 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon 👍. Full of handy tip and advice 😉

@akarnan6611 Жыл бұрын

Your stuff is organized very well!! I take some ideas from my stuff. You are not prepper, but you are prepared!!!

@sparkleypegs8350 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice neat setup.

@richardmacyczko1580 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I know what I'm doing this weekend. I've been needing to do this for sometime and you've given me a lot of ideas. Thanks again.

@paulcoverdale8312 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the educational vid. Brings sack memories of our quartermaster at boys brigade when I was a kid. Pot holing, climbing, sailin , you name it he would show us how to look after pack etc. Thanks for sharing Paul 17.29 gmt Uk cheers

@donwalker3949 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing your set up. The message is to look after your gear. Look after it and it will look after you. Quite right.

@josephinegibbs3902 2 жыл бұрын

Oh. My. Starry eyed and turning green with envy here!

@papajeff5486 2 жыл бұрын

An organized work/equipment shed means an organized mind. I’m not surprised. Terrific ideas and much appreciated. Mouse traps work too. Just moved from Texas to Kentucky.