aschweik Loc: NE Ohio

I don't really have that much stuff. I just started really learning photography a little more than a year ago. I started out with an old camera and 2 lenses, upgraded to the Nikon 7200, added a few more lenses, filters, extension tubes, etc. Then got a few film cameras at garage sales last summer just to play with. I could put it all in camera bags but I wanted it in one place. When I decide how to store it all, I will definitely decide what I really need to keep. I have a lot of odds and ends. So I'll be eliminating some stuff I find now to be unnecessary. Yes, I do have GAS. But I've tried to keep it under control! If I didn't, I would have way more than I have now! Over this past year I have gone from "I MUST have that!" to "NO! I don't need that!". So I'm improving. But I don't believe there is really a cure. :)

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I've been doing photography for over 45 years, I have my GAS well under control. Nowhere near as much stuff as I had with the film cameras. There's always neat stuff, but... And I still have things that I don't use much.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

OK. Not sure I need this, but there is a video you can see when you look at the larger size cabinets underneath the display photo. (See https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348545-REG/ruggard_edc_120l_electronic_dry_cabinet_120l.html ) I am used to really bad and boring videos attached to camera equipment. This video is actually both informative and entertaining.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

I carry my camera, 3 lens, sd cards, battery pack, extra batteries in a back pack which has a padded compartment for my tablet and laptop. This sets next to my desk and goes to trunk of car whenever I leave home. Tripod stays in car trunk. Extra stuff is on one shelf in guest room closet. Once a year I clear garage and closets. If I haven't used something in the past year it is gone.

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

I carry my camera, 3 lens, sd cards, battery pack, extra batteries in a back pack which has a padded compartment for my tablet and laptop. This sets next to my desk and goes to trunk of car whenever I leave home. Tripod stays in car trunk. Extra stuff is on one shelf in guest room closet. Once a year I clear garage and closets. If I haven't used something in the past year it is gone.

mgoldfield

"Improving" is definitely a good sign.

A suggestion: when you get the desire or impulse to buy something, allow a reasonable amount of time to go by: a few days, maybe a week. Then review and consider the benefit and whether you REALLY need the item.

There's a good chance you will realize you don't need it. Anything bought on impulse tends to lead to regret; I've been there!

Good luck.

M. Goldfield

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I keep my lenses and cameras in separate coolers. Here in South Florida the humidity in summer is very high so I store camera and lenses with a desiccant (DampRid) which I change periodically. Periodically I get all the stuff out and place it in a dry place exposed to the air or to the sunlight but not direct sunlight.
I keep both coolers in my computer room and it is very easy to select from them what I need when I go shooting.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I store the loaded camera bag on a 24" x 12" deep by 10" high cabinet shelf over my computer desk off the kitchen. Most of the time I keep the d500 with the 18 to 300 zoom on the computer desk set at iso 200 and manual. So far my 3 1/2 year old grand daughter and her younger 14 month sister have not taken up photography.

Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey

The gifts or the grandkids? 😂

Silverman Loc: Michigan

I personally have a Nikon D3300, a Nikon 18-55 kit lens, a Nikon 55-200 lens, a 35mm 1.8 & a 50mm 1.8 prime lens. Also a Altura Speedlite for Nikon camera, + many accessories. All kept in my "LowePro" camera backpack. Also keep small "dehumidifier" packets thru out the bag. All Camera equipment in One place, easily accessible, and ready to go.

CSand Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia

Audrey, I purchased and old gym locker from a thrift store. Holds a good bit, has air vents and good protection. There are different types and sizes of lockers. Maybe ebay.

Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey

The plastic bins that fit under a bed is probably the way for you to go. The are inexpensive, and depending on the size can store a lot of gear in them.
I also suggest using a portable dehumidifier that doesn’t have to be replaced on a regular basis. I use the Eva for my storage safe, and plug it in to recharge it every couple of months.
Another option is storing it in your suitcase, unless you travel a lot this might a second choice.

https://www.eva-dry.com/shop-all/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6-_eBRBXEiwA-5zHafxQreijuGPX8_tcaxzdSZgR-KSmanqQh070V2Uxa9oCFyRTp9R8oxoClgMQAvD_BwE

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

I sold my kids many years back and now my den(an ex-bedroom) has a 5 drawer dresser and my desk. I would think of a piece of furniture that would eventually fit into that soon to be available bedroom. :) Of course, if your like most families, you don't have a slot for the extra piece.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I'm working with an old TV/Entertainment center with two glass doors hiding 3 large shelves, where the TV would go is now 3 more matching shelves (I want to put glass doors on that as well), and that sits on two large matching night stands. It is all older furniture, but matches very well so my aesthetics coordinator is ok with it, and can store a lot of equipment. I'm in process with all this now, work in progress.

Next to that is a larger computer armoire with a built-in desktop that complements and replaces an old style school desk I use with cameras and computers. This whole set-up will be approximately 10'L X 6'H X 2'D (not exact measure, guesstimate) takes up one wall, and will also have shelves on top of that to the ceiling, with hinged plexi-glass front. Everything else goes in the same room closet, either hanging or stacked on wire shelving.

This is a spare bedroom that still has a bed and dresser in case of visitors (usually g-kids), computers, s/m/l (17", 32" & 42" ) monitors/TV and gaming consoles. All air conditioned/HEPA filtered 24/7 since we are in Florida. Probably sounds like overkill, but my collection of cameras and lenses, and accessories has become quite large, and I had "orders from headquarters" to consolidate and make pretty!!!

That's my deal - good luck in your efforts!

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I resemble that situation!!