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What to do with your summer gear now that autumn is coming

What to do with your summer gear now that autumn is coming

16/09/2026 14:24


The evenings are getting darker, the temperature is starting to drop, and those long summer days are beginning to feel like a distant memory, which means it’s probably time to start thinking about what to do with all the summer gear that’s currently taking up valuable space at home.

Here in Cornwall, summer can mean a lot of stuff. Surfboards, wetsuits, camping equipment, paddleboards, garden furniture and everything else that comes out of storage when the sun finally makes an appearance.

But where does it all go when autumn arrives?

Give your summer gear a home

You might not need your garden furniture, BBQ or camping equipment for a few months, but that doesn’t mean you want to get rid of it. Instead of cramming everything into the shed, garage or spare room, self-storage can give you somewhere practical to keep it until next summer.

For Cornwall’s many holiday lets, it can also be a handy way to store garden furniture, outdoor games, sun loungers and other seasonal items between busy periods, keeping them safely out of the way when they’re not needed.


What about your surfboards?

If you’re lucky enough to live near the Cornish coast, chances are you’ve accumulated a fair amount of watersports gear over the years...


Surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, paddleboards and all the associated bits and pieces can take up a surprising amount of room at home. Moving them into a self-storage unit over the quieter months can help free up valuable space while keeping everything together and ready for when the next good swell comes along.


Make room at home this autumn

Seasonal storage isn’t just about outdoor equipment. It’s also a good opportunity to have a little clear-out and look at what you’re actually using day to day. That bulky camping kit you only use a few times a year? The outdoor chairs that are going away until spring? The paddleboard that has spent the summer taking over the garage?


If you don’t need something right now - but know you’ll want it again, self-storage can be a simple solution.


A little extra space goes a long way

You don’t necessarily need a bigger house, a bigger garage or a garden shed the size of a small bungalow. Sometimes, you just need somewhere else to put the things you’re not using right now!


At M Store Self-Storage, we offer flexible self storage in Cornwall for all sorts of personal and business needs, making it easy to store your summer gear safely until the warmer months roll around again.


So, as the seasons change, why not give yourself a little more room to breathe? Contact our friendly team today to discuss your storage needs and arrange to come and take a look around:
• Call us on 01726 890880 / 0800 878 9000

• Or email enquiries@m-store.biz


Your surfboards can wait until next summer. Your spare room doesn’t have to!