The Top 7 Camping Storage Ideas for a Clutter-Free Camp
Whether you’re heading off for a fun-filled family holiday or a relaxing nature getaway, camping is all about escaping the chaos of everyday life. When you’re out in the open, nothing can disrupt your peace faster than a cluttered campsite. Loose clothing, scattered gear, and nowhere to put your supplies can quickly make for a stressful setting on any trip.
The good news is that with the right camping storage ideas, you can create a tidy, clutter-free space that helps to keep your trip peaceful. Whether you’re going off-grid or bringing all life's luxuries, our top tips for tent storage will help keep your space functional and fuss-free.
Are you looking for a spacious tent with room for all your essentials? Take a look at our luxury bell tents at Boutique Camping. With high walls and ceilings and ample floor space, you’ll be able to create a home away from home on any outing.
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Reusable bags are a lifesaver
When you’re off camping, you might not have room in your pack for solid storage containers. A lot of your gear and accessories, however, still need to be separated so you can access them easily. A brilliant, cost-effective, and compact storage option is reusable bags. You can easily use these bags you pick up from supermarkets to divide your items, such as toiletries, snacks, and clothes, into individual bags. You can either write on the bags for clear identification or simply use different coloured bags for each category.
These plastic-coated bags are also waterproof, which is not only brilliant for keeping clothes and valuables dry when rain hits, but it also prevents any liquids from leaking onto your other items should something break or a bottle accidentally open.
Top tip: Bring spare bags to separate clean and dirty clothes. Also, ensure to place any wet clothes in a bag or leave them outside to dry.
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Camping canopies for outdoor storage
Some camping gear isn’t suitable for storing inside your tent, but it’s also too valuable to be left out in the open for the elements to damage. This is where a camping canopy is the perfect camping storage idea. These attach directly to the front of your tent and form a sheltered, porch-like area where large items or outdoor accessories can be stored whilst being protected from the rain and sun.
You can’t take muddy shoes inside your tent, but they can’t be left outside without cover. A camping canopy provides an ideal space for muddy or wet clothes to dry without getting your tent dirty. You can also bring larger items like your camping stove, tables, and chairs under your canopy for shelter once you’re done using them.
Canopies come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, so you even have the option to set up dedicated storage areas away from your tent on your campsite, too.
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Hanging organisers for off-the-floor storage
Even with premium camping tents, floor space is still limited, and you don’t want to ruin your glamping experience with a cluttered tent. Hanging organisers help maximise floor space and can keep a range of items within easy access.
Our classic bell tents have a centre pole loop that can hang anything from chandeliers to storage organisers. Keep your shoes and clothes off the ground with a hanging organiser inside your tent, or fix organisers to the tent walls for items you need to access easily, like phone chargers.
You can even utilise nature and hang things from trees like washing lines or clothes racks.
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Camping wagons for storage on the go
When driving to your campsite, there may be plenty of room in your car, but it can be tricky carrying things to and from your campsite. With a camping wagon, you can make trips to the campsite a breeze. If you struggle to carry heavy equipment or have a lot of gear to get set up, a wheeled wagon takes the struggle out of transporting gear.
A camping wagon isn’t just for the start and end of your trip; it’s the perfect mobile storage solution to use throughout your stay. Carry kitchen utensils and crockery to your picnic spot, water across the camping ground or simply use your wagon to store footwear or gear off the ground outside.
A lot of wagons are actually able to fold down, too, so when you need more room, you can simply pack them away until you need them.
Our camping expert Hannah says: “You can use a wagon or tent trolley to hang your bin liner so your trolley can double as waste storage and you have a dedicated place to use as a bin”.
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Utilise magnetic or Velcro hooks and strips
Upward storage is sometimes the best way to go when you have high ceilings and walls in a yurt tent. It’s easy to add some Velcro strips to your tent walls or use magnetic hooks on the ceiling. This allows you to store lighter items like kitchen utensils, lighting and other accessories at standing height for easy access when you’re up and about during the day.
You can also use Velcro and magnetic strips to help secure items in place during transport. Smaller equipment that can rattle around in your bag, like kitchen utensils or tools like flashlights and utility knives, can be easily secured inside your bag or wagon to keep them in place.
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Use vacuum bags for clothes and soft furnishings
Clothes and bedding are camping essentials, but these can be bulky and take up a lot of space in your pack or bag. Vacuum seal or compression bags can help you save a lot of valuable space and can also keep your items protected from moisture, dirt and bugs. When you’re ready to pack up at the end of your trip, you can use an electric pump to re-compress your clothes.
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Create dedicated storage spots with inner tents
If you’re camping at a festival or a busy campsite, outside storage might not be possible. One of the best camping storage ideas if you’re limited with outside space is to utilise an inner tent within your tent. If you’re camping in a large group with friends or family, an inner tent can be used inside to create a safe storage area. The most common form of theft at festivals is from tents, so a hidden inner storage area can help keep your items safe.
Not only do inner tents keep gear and equipment out of sight, but they also create a dedicated space for shoes and outdoor equipment that prevents mud and rain from tracking into the rest of your tent.
Final tips for a tidy trip
The famous saying “A clean home is a happy home” also applies to your tent when camping, and the easiest way to ensure your trip is stress-free is with the right storage solutions. You can get creative with your camping storage ideas, and with a little bit of planning, you can create a space that’s accessible for everyone.
If you need advice on how to utilise your space, or you’re looking for the right tent size for your group, our experts are on hand to help. Get in contact with our team at Boutique Camping, and we can advise on tent styles and sizes, as well as a wide range of other camping-related queries.
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