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Jul 20, 2018 07:54:49   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
That's armoire.....FYI



SubVet wrote:
I went to the Salvation Army and purchased a great, real wood Armour for about $45.00 and put it in my office. It gives me enough room to put 95% of my camera gear. I went to Family Dollar, got plastic shoe boxes for $1.00 each and separated my cameras, and all other related items with a label on the front of contents. I also went to a couple of furniture stores that we have shopped in and the provided me with multiple sizes of SILICA GEL packs that I use in each box and put in the bags to help reduce moisture here in Florida.

I store my bags in a little used closet in the back of the house: empty so I can fill as the needs require. Hope this helps or give some new ideas.

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Jul 20, 2018 08:02:10   #
LarryFitz Loc: Beacon NY
 
I keep in camera on the floor next to my lazy boy. Ready to going when sunsets are good, or just walks around outside.

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Jul 20, 2018 08:13:59   #
Dbl00buk Loc: Orlando
 
I was lucky enough to come about a super-large Pelican case. I gutted it, and cut out some foam to make seperaters. Closed and Locks for when I'm away and chained to the wall.

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Jul 20, 2018 08:25:04   #
SubVet Loc: New Port Richey, FL
 
NO, the silica pack adsorb the moisture. Have you ever noticed that when you open various boxes; packages, there is various sizes of these packets. The furniture comes with pack about the size of sliced cheese (type used in sandwiches) to small. There are little round tubes even in some medicine bottles. I am not sure what happens when they get saturated; but not to fear, I have replacements.

Thanks for asking.

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Jul 20, 2018 09:20:26   #
cameraf4 Loc: Delaware
 
billnikon wrote:
I have a LOT of very expensive gear. Finally I bought the following on sale with $150.00 off the price from B&H. It keeps my equipment at a constant 44% humidity. Camera equipment should be stored between 40-50% humidity. Trust me, this cabinet is worth every penny. Their are several different sizes. Again, I waited until B&H put them on a big sale. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348545-REG/ruggard_edc_120l_electronic_dry_cabinet_120l.html?sts=pi
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Wow, Bill. Now that's "hard core."

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Jul 20, 2018 09:28:32   #
SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont
 
billnikon wrote:
I have a LOT of very expensive gear. Finally I bought the following on sale with $150.00 off the price from B&H. It keeps my equipment at a constant 44% humidity. Camera equipment should be stored between 40-50% humidity. Trust me, this cabinet is worth every penny. Their are several different sizes. Again, I waited until B&H put them on a big sale. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348545-REG/ruggard_edc_120l_electronic_dry_cabinet_120l.html?sts=pi
I have a LOT of very expensive gear. Finally I bou... (show quote)

The dry cabinet sounds like a great product! Looks like it would hold a fair amount and fit in a small space - not too wide or deep, but a bit over 3' high. If I had a lot of expensive equipment such as you do, it definitely would be a good investment. Especially if you live in an area with high humidity.

My solution at this time is to keep gear in backpack and another padded bag originally intended for video equipment. Put in a lot of those little humidity control bags and "pills" that come with various merchandise. Not perfect, but it's what I've got...
jwohlhueter wrote:
I use a hall coat closet floor as the storage place for my camera gear. I have three backpacks used depending on the length of travel and shoot location. My gear gets moved from pack to pack. I'd like to setup a storage system in the closet that provides a place for each piece of gear. I'll probably add some simple shelving. I'm wondering if others have some interesting or unique ways of storing their gear. Thanks in advance.

If the closet is also used for coats, simple shelving may not be adequate. You want to make sure your gear is secure and will not be knocked off when removing other things from the closet. Also, there is the dust and humidity factor to consider. This is why billnikon has the dry cabinet, and others have glass door cabinets [like the barrister's bookcase].

It would be a good idea to use some kind of closed cabinet either on the floor or hung on the wall, and the shelves ought to have a "lip" so items cannot easily go over the edge. Another suggestion is a flat surface where you can put the "backpack of the day" and pack into it what you want to take with you that day. For small stuff, check out some of the plastic drawer systems that are sold in places like Staples, Walmart, etc. I have one that has 3 narrow and not too deep drawers and does not take up a lot of room. Drawers are large enough to store cables without rolling them up to fit the space. Make sure you have space for those backpacks, such as some hooks on the wall near everything else.

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Jul 20, 2018 09:48:02   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
I have a spare bedroom that is used to store all my cameras and accs (7 DSLRs, 8 mirrorless cameras.) Each camera has its own bag or back pack. I have shelves for storing misellaneous camera items such as lenses and flash units.
Also stored in this room is my fishing equipment, drones, metal detectors and various other things.
Also have a nice stereo system in glass fronted cabinet and a work bench.
I really need to organize my room better and get rid of some things I no longer need.

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Jul 20, 2018 10:20:16   #
zzzynick Loc: Colorado
 
In a closet, on a shelf, who cares? The only care I have is, to remove the batteries, while not in use.

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Jul 20, 2018 11:56:13   #
vbhargava Loc: San Diego
 
I got drawers for my walk-in closet and put dividers and have put labels for each item. The drawer bottom is lined with sponge liner and have some desiccant packs.

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Jul 20, 2018 12:12:42   #
Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado
 
I have every camera in a its own bag, filters and tripods are in separate bags. This way I won't forget what to take with me - when I decided to take off.

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Jul 20, 2018 12:14:32   #
chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
...I made a cabinet. Because I *can*! LOL...

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Jul 20, 2018 12:16:45   #
Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado
 
I have every camera in a its own bag, filters and tripods are in separate bags. This way I won't forget what to take with me - when I decide to take off.

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Jul 20, 2018 13:26:19   #
sandiegosteve Loc: San Diego, CA
 
This thread needs pictures. I'd love to see some of the ways people store and organize their gear. My systems looks like more of a gear explosion on a shelf in a closet.

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Jul 20, 2018 13:38:54   #
cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast
 
I use open shelving with large plastic containers that have snap-on lids. I segregate and label the contents by type: "Lenses and Filters", "Tripod heads and accessories", "Point and Shoot Cameras", "Memory and Back-up Drives", "Cases and Bags" etc. I use one size large container so everything fits together. Some are stuffed and some are quite empty but everything is there together. When I go out to shoot, I gather the appropriate items from the boxes and use an appropriate sized bag. Upon return, I return the items back in their categorical containers. My wife says I am anal.

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Jul 20, 2018 14:48:30   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
I have a small built-in cabinet in my closet where I keep those cameras and lenses that I don't use on a regular basis. Along with those are film holders, stored chemicals, tanks, and reels, reloadable cassettes, and cannisters. Outside of the closet, I have 2-4x5 cameras in cases, 1-Hasselblad w/4 lenses in a metal briefcase type camera case, and two canvas sappers bags in which my 35mm and digital cameras are kept. These are pretty much grab and go for most ventures out.
--Bob
jwohlhueter wrote:
I use a hall coat closet floor as the storage place for my camera gear. I have three backpacks used depending on the length of travel and shoot location. My gear gets moved from pack to pack. I'd like to setup a storage system in the closet that provides a place for each piece of gear. I'll probably add some simple shelving. I'm wondering if others have some interesting or unique ways of storing their gear. Thanks in advance.

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