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Struggling with messy camping gear storage, thinking of a DIY solution
All my tents, sleeping bags, and cooking kits are piled up in a corner of the garage. I plan to build a basic wooden rack to hang and organize everything. I'm looking at using 2x4 lumber and some hooks. Has anyone made something similar and can share what worked for them?
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janah837mo ago
Hey, solid plan. How much weight are you expecting to hang, like are those tents heavy canvas or lighter nylon?
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young.eric7mo ago
Good question, @janah83. The canvas ones are real heavy, but modern nylon is much lighter for the same size.
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the_angela7mo ago
Actually, from my own camping trips, I found canvas tents to be a real bear to haul around. We had one for years, and setting it up was always a two-person job because of the weight. When we finally tried a nylon model, it was like night and day, way lighter for the same space. In my experience, if you're backpacking or moving sites often, nylon is the way to go. But if you're base camping and don't mind the heft, canvas can last forever. Your mileage may vary, of course, depending on your specific gear.
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ruby_jones7mo ago
Remember my buddy tried a 2x4 rack for his heavy canvas tent, and the whole thing sagged in a week lol. You might want to double up the wood if your gear is like what @janah83 mentioned. He ended up adding a center support and it's been solid since.
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