The end of the camping season, when you need to keep your tent and equipment, is always a sad time.
Of course, you can avoid this altogether by not storing your equipment but continuing to work throughout the winter. Since most people prefer to camp in daylight in warm weather, make sure your equipment stays in perfect condition during hibernation.
Even if you're tempted to store all your gear in the garage or in the attic and forget about spring, you should make sure that you do not experience unpleasant surprises when you're ready for your first trip of the New Year.
DRY YOUR SHOP
Mold and mildew are the main problem you will face. As a result, the carp smells bad and the material rots. His fight against the white horse begins even before he leaves the camp.
Try to disassemble your business when it is as dry as possible. If it gets wet when packing, shake as much water as possible and clean it with a clean dry cloth or towel.
If the store is still wet and you have room in the car, put it in the luggage in the trunk rather than putting it in your pocket.
Anyway, when you get home, unpack it and let it dry as soon as possible. If the weather makes it difficult, it is better to exhibit it in a garage or a shed than to leave it in the bag when it is wet. If you wait a few days, the fabric can be irreparably damaged.
REPAIR ALL DAMAGES
Before you forget your camping equipment until spring, remove it from the garage or the living room and carefully check for any holes, cracks, stains or other signs of wear. The repair kits supplied with the tent and the air mattresses can now play their part. Better yet, there will probably be a break in the camping tents, so check what offers you can buy.
In particular, find and replace broken posts, damaged zippers, and broken wires. Also check that the mat and booklet are not cracked. Some cracks can be easily assembled by hand or with a sewing machine and then seam-sealed on both sides. For cracked and uneven seams, a patch is useful.
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Try out your store
You will know that your tent should be waterproof when the rain starts to darken the veil. Cleaning and profiling products from brands such as Storm, Nikwax and Granger's Fabsil are available in most camping businesses.
Thoroughly clean the fabric of the store before fitting the oven. Large tents should be installed and brushed by hand, but smaller tents should be placed in household washing machines.
There are two main types of concealers: water-based and solvent-based. Solvent based products dry faster, from a few minutes for a fluoropolymer product such as Storm Scrubber to several hours for a silicone based product.
Spray applications are convenient and easy to handle, especially in small tents. The treatments can be applied to wet or dry tissues. Tips and information can be found on the container and on the websites of the manufacturer.
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Clean storage furniture such as cupboards, kitchens, tables and chairs, being careful not to damage them. All types of crumbs and other stains and food particles can freeze in winter. Clean fabrics, shelves and structures well.
Washing surfaces, fabrics and textures with a mild bleach solution contributes to hygiene and prevents the spread of mold. Thoroughly clean refrigerators and food containers.
Camping stoves can easily become dirty due to general use. During camping trips you should clean the exterior regularly to avoid accumulation of dirt. An annual cleaning is recommended before you turn off your stove at the end of the camping season: Clean the burners with hot soapy water and a rag.
If the gas nozzles are clogged, unscrew the burner from the stove, remove the rings and use a small needle to remove dirt, and then clean it with soap and warm water before rinsing and reassembling. Make sure it is completely dry before storing it. Pots and pans are also cleaned well, as well as the storage bag for the oven.
CHECKLIST
- Clean furniture
- Clean camping stove
- Wash refrigerators
- Empty food container
- Sleeping bags
- Replace damaged piles
- Check your travel pharmacy
- Pack the tents without squeezing
HOW TO KEEP THE SPEED?
Make a list of the things you need to do and check your camping equipment while you keep it. Look for missing, broken or damaged items:
- Firmly pack the tent and store it in a cool, dry place, such as an attic, garage or shed, away from direct sunlight.
- When storing the material at high altitude, keep it away from rodents and insects. Bear in mind that carp can be very heavy. So make sure you do not put it down where it may fall on you!
- Ventilate sleeping bags for a few days and store them folded in large nets or in a closet or closet. Carefully inspect the cords, zippers and seams to minimize the damage. It may be time to wash your bags (many can be machine washed today); Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Remove the batteries from all devices and flashlights and store them separately. This prevents battery leakage and the risk of corrosion damage.
- Food odors attract rodents and cause irreparable damage to the devices by chewing something delicious. Be sure to ventilate or wash any equipment that smells of food, and sweep the crumbs before packing.
- One of the most overlooked things to check regularly is the first aid kit. Check the data and condition of creams, ointments, drops, tablets, etc., separate them and replace as needed.
- Bets can be smoothed out or replaced as needed so as not to rediscover problems with the first trip of the next year.
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