Get prepared
When going away for a week it may feel like you need everything but the kitchen sink, however it is vital to streamline your belongings. Create a capsule wardrobe so that you can mix and match items rather than have an entire new outfit every day. Footwear wise, a pair of sensible sturdy shoes and a pair of flip flops will suffice for most UK holidays. Don’t take food – plan your meals for the week and do a grocery shop when you are there.
Pack like a pro
When packing the car use fabric holdalls for you belongings rather than suitcases. They are easier to compress and will squeeze into the gaps in your boot. Try to evenly distribute the weight in the car. If you have small children, you can place heavy items such as the tent or clothes holdall in the footwell under their legs. Don’t use rigid boxes for camping equipment. Yes, they may be the easiest way to store items in your garage, but they become bulky in the boot of a car. Transfer your items to smaller bags that can be easily squirreled away.
Additional storage
If you absolutely cannot fit all your holiday equipment in the car, then a roof top box is the way to go. This is a great place to store flat items such as body boards, wetsuits and bedding so that it doesn’t obscure your rear-view window. Roof top boxes are easy to remove and store in your home garage when not in use. Don’t have a garage? Don’t worry. You can store your top box and other camping and caravanning paraphernalia with Magenta Storage. We offer flexible storage solutions with secure, dry lockers from 9 sq. ft upwards. You can store anything from your tent to your trailer and everything in between, and access your locker 24/7. Magenta Storage put you in control of your contract, meaning you can store for as little as seven days and amend your contract at any time.
Bag a bargain
Already had your holiday? Why not make the most of the end of season sales and buy next year’s tent today. You can get top of the range camping and caravanning equipment at rock bottom prices, so get your gear and then store it with Magenta until you need it next. Want to know more? Simply call our team on 0800 011 9832 or get a free online quote today.