Don't store it in the basement again or maybe get a dehumidifier? That's all I got. Our basement is not very humid but I lost a lot of stuff to mold recently that had been in storage for a few years and I'm sure that I'm not alone. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Why not both ...
as a fabric item, maybe store where you wouldn't want fabric (e.g., clothes) to get moldy, mildewy, or musty. How about a bedroom closet, on a shelf or down on the floor in a shoe rack?
Store in a dry place, and always lay gear out to dry after each camping trip, before storing.
I’m far from perfect, in following my own advice, just doing asbestos I can.
Central air or a window air conditioner will lower the moisture/humidity in your home or room.
Other solution are those moisture absorber packets . They work to a certain extent but aren’t 100%.
Ambulo tua ambulo.
Also store loose in a pillowcase, and if if gets a mildew smell, wash with mirazyme.
>Store in a dry place, and always lay gear out to dry after each camping trip, before storing.
Make sure it is absolutely dry and clean (as practical) before storage. Same goes for hammock/tent/tarp/rainfly/backpack.
In order to see what few have seen, you must go where few have gone. And DO what few have done.
Thanks... looking at some moisture absorber packets I like that idea for a few things.
Clown Pusher - sailors have to deal with mold potential all the time. Check out a Marine supply store or Google to find a variety of solutions.
In order to see what few have seen, you must go where few have gone. And DO what few have done.
I try to air my stuff out in the sun before storing, if at all possible. Have never actually washed my hammock but sun-drying seems to get rid of any lingering dampness/funkiness. Same goes for tarp and sleep stuff (which I try to wash very infrequently).
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