Ireland's festival season — Electric Picnic, All Together Now, Body & Soul, and dozens of smaller events — means thousands of people maintain a collection of camping gear that's used for a few weekends per year and stored for the rest. Tents, camp chairs, cool boxes, airbeds, and wellies all need a home between festivals.
The Festival Gear Storage Problem
Festival camping gear has unique storage challenges:
- Tents: Must be bone dry before storing (mould guarantee if damp)
- Wellies: Bulky, muddy, and awkward to store indoors
- Camp chairs: Take up more space than you'd think
- Cool boxes: Bulky, rigid, hard to stack
- Sleeping bags: Should be stored uncompressed (loose, not in stuff sacks)
How to Store Festival Gear Properly
- Clean and dry everything completely — especially tents and sleeping bags
- Store tents loosely rolled, not compressed (helps waterproof coatings last)
- Hang sleeping bags or store them uncompressed in large cotton bags
- Clean and dry wellies, stuff with newspaper to maintain shape
- Deflate airbeds fully and store flat
Where to Store It
A dry garage or shed is perfect for festival gear. It's robust equipment that doesn't need indoor conditions — just protection from damp. On Packhood, a section of a garage for camping gear costs €25–€50/month.
Pro Tip: Share with Festival Friends
If your festival crew shares gear, consider sharing a storage space too. Split a €60/month garage four ways and it's only €15 each — and you always know where the gazebo is.
For more seasonal storage advice, check out our summer storage tips guide. Find festival gear storage on Packhood and clear your home of camping clutter.