One in Three Campers Struggles with Insufficient Storage Space: The "Shin Camp Hack" That Rescues Storage-Challenged Campers – The Trunk Room as a "Gear Station."
Quraz, which operates Japan's largest network of trunk rooms, conducted a survey on "storage of camping gear" targeting 330 individuals aged 18-59 residing in Tokyo who have gone camping at least once in the past five years.
The survey results revealed that over 60% of campers felt an increased desire to camp in 2023, the first full camping season without infection control restrictions in about four years. On the other hand, despite the rising demand for camping, it was found that approximately one in three campers are "lost in camping gear storage," struggling with where to store their equipment.
When asked about the specific space shortage, over half (50.6%) of the "lost in camping gear storage" campers responded that they needed less than 2 square meters. For campers in Tokyo, the average additional storage space needed for camping gear at home is about 2 square meters.
Furthermore, among campers who have storage space for camping gear at home (277 individuals), a survey on what they are considering for organizing and storing their camping gear revealed that "using a trunk room" was the top answer, with approximately 40% (39.6%) considering it. When asked about their usual camping style among those considering trunk room use (111 individuals), "group camping" (45.9%), where they enjoy camping with friends, family, or other camping enthusiasts met through social media, was the most common response.
A complete solution for the troublesome storage of bulky camping gear! Outdoor influencer YURIE's "smart storage techniques"
■ Outdoor Influencer YURIE:https://www.instagram.com/yuriexx67/?hl=ja
■ YURIE's Method: Camping Gear Storage Techniques to Maximize a 2-Tatami Space
For items with fixed heights, dead space can easily form, so I recommend using adjustable racks! The trick is to divide the items by height and store them. Choosing racks with depth also makes it easier to store long items. If you make the height too tight, moisture can build up and it becomes difficult to retrieve items, so leaving a little space is good.
■ Storage Hack: Utilize Vertical Space with Racks
When storing camping gear, it's important to utilize vertical space using racks and wall-mounted storage. Using racks and wall-mounted storage allows you to organize a wide variety of items while minimizing floor space. This is also effective because camping equipment varies in size and shape, and many items are delicate, making them unsuitable for stacking.
Trunk room storage spaces come in various sizes, even within the same 1-tatami type, with different width-to-depth ratios. Quraz proposes the optimal space without waste according to the items to be stored. You can simulate the optimal storage size based on your storage items and floor plan on our website as a storage size guide.
・Quraz Size Guide:https://www.quraz.com/common/sizeguide.aspx
■ Storage Hack: Group Items for Smooth Departure on the Day!
If you store camping items separately, like tents here and sleeping bags there, it takes time to find them when you're ready to leave. Group items that are used together! If you keep tents and folding chairs together with tarps nearby, you can gather them in one action, making your departure on the day smoother.
Additionally, Quraz offers free dedicated parking and allows you to access your belongings 24/7, 365 days a year, regardless of the time of day. The facilities are brightly lit and have robust security, creating a safe environment even for women alone.
・Quraz Feature: "24-Hour Access"https://www.quraz.com/about/feature3.aspx
■ YURIE's "Smart Storage Techniques" by Camper Style
STYLE 1: Enjoying Camping with Fellow Enthusiasts! "Group Campers"
To stylishly display collection-worthy gear at home that satisfies the desire for ownership,
Store other gear in a trunk room!
Group campers often have a sophisticated image and are particular about their gear. They might use different tents depending on the location or collect vintage items like lanterns, which requires storage space. It might be a good idea to differentiate between collection-oriented gear and other items, using a trunk room for the latter.
STYLE 2: Enjoying Camping with the Family! "Family Campers"
For a family of four, you might have eight sleeping bags – four for spring and four for winter. When storing sleeping bags, leaving them in their compression sacks can make it difficult for the down to regain its loft and reduce performance. So, during the off-season, store them in large storage bags in a trunk room!
Chairs, cots, and mats – items needed for each family member can take up a lot of space, leading many to struggle with storage. For those who go family camping a few times a year, the number of days spent storing items far outweighs the frequency of use. Also, family-sized gear can easily encroach on home space, so storing it in a trunk room is recommended!
STYLE 3: Experiencing Nature Through Activities! "Active Campers"
Place racks from the door to the innermost area! Store small items visibly, and place larger, easily movable items like road bikes towards the front for easier access!
Active campers tend to use camping as a means of accommodation to enjoy nature through various activities. Therefore, their range of activities is wide, including cycling, canoeing, kayaking, SUP...
They own bulky equipment beyond the essential camping items, so it's good to focus on ease of access!
■ Reasons Why Quraz is Recommended for Storing Camping Gear
【POINT 1】
Effective use of home space & access anytime. "Quraz Delivery Support" allows you to store and retrieve your belongings with just a smartphone.
By utilizing Quraz, you can store camping gear without sacrificing your home's storage or living space. The freed-up space can be used effectively, allowing you to enjoy a more spacious and comfortable living environment. Additionally, with Quraz's "Quraz Delivery Support," where storage concierges are always available, you can complete the "storage and retrieval" of your belongings from your smartphone, whether at home, the office, or elsewhere.
Furthermore, with Quraz's "Quraz Delivery Support," staffed by storage concierges, you can manage the "storage and retrieval" of your belongings with just a smartphone, from your home, office, or even while out and about.
・Quraz Delivery Support:https://www.quraz.com/about/feature3.aspx
【POINT 2】
Thorough climate control indoors & complete security
Quraz operates in dedicated buildings designed for trunk rooms, featuring thorough temperature and humidity control and robust security systems.
Some camping gear is sensitive to high temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. Quraz provides a clean, climate-controlled environment, offering the optimal conditions to safely store your valuable camping gear.
Quraz Inc.
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