How to Store Sports Equipment at Home

If your family loves sports, camping, or outdoor adventures, you’re already winning. Encouraging kids to stay active in a screen-filled world is no small feat. But with every new hobby or season, your home can quickly become a maze of football boots, bikes, rackets, tents, and helmets.

Sound familiar? Here’s how to keep your gear organised, accessible, and out of the way—without sacrificing your space or sanity.

Sports Equipment Storage Ideas

Take Stock and Declutter

Start by gathering all your sports and camping gear from around the house, garage, garden, and shed. You’ll likely find:

• Items your kids have outgrown
• Duplicates you forgot you had
• Gear that’s broken or rarely used

Sort everything into four piles:

• Keep and use regularly
• Seasonal use only
• Occasional use (e.g. annual camping trips)
• Sell, donate, or recycle

Tip: If your kids suddenly rediscover a long-forgotten item, consider rotating gear in and out of storage to keep things feeling fresh and exciting.

Organise by Use

Once you’ve decluttered, group your gear by how often it’s used:

Everyday Essentials

Think footballs, bikes, helmets, rackets—anything used weekly. These should stay at home, but stored smartly.

Seasonal Gear

Skis, snowboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, cricket bats, or hiking boots—these are perfect candidates for off-site storage during the off-season.

Occasional Equipment

Camping gear, fishing rods, or archery kits used once or twice a year? Keep them safe and out of the way until your next trip.

For the gear that stays at home, create a dedicated storage zone. This could be a corner of the garage, a utility room, or a garden shed.

Storage tips:

• Use ladder hooks for oars, bats, or poles
• Hang helmets and rackets on pegboards
• Install bike hooks to save floor space
• Use baskets or boxes for balls, gloves, and smaller items
• Place a boot tray underneath to catch dirt and grass

Keeping everything in one place means no more searching under beds or behind sofas for missing shin pads.

Self Storage 

If your gear is taking over your living space, a self storage unit can be a game-changer—especially for seasonal and occasional items.

• Declutter your home without giving up your gear
• Keep equipment clean, dry, and secure
• Rotate items in and out as seasons or interests change
• Access your unit easily—many of our locations offer drive-up access

Whether it’s winter sports gear, summer camping kits, or your growing collection of bikes and boards, self storage gives you the flexibility to enjoy your hobbies without the mess.

At Loft Self Storage, we offer sports equipment storage from 10 sq ft (about the size of a car boot) to 175 sq ft (enough for a 4-bedroom house). You can rent short- or long-term, and upgrade or downsize as your needs change.

Use our Storage Size Estimator to find the perfect fit, or give us a call—our friendly team is happy to help.

Ready to Make Space for What Matters?

If your home is overflowing with sports gear and camping equipment, we’re here to help. Contact us today for no-obligation advice, or book your unit online—it’s quick and easy.

Visit www.loftss.co.uk to get started.