Hey, I am looking to set up a storage area for all my gear and have been looking to see what's out there. There are some storage lockers which look cool and would do the trick, but only for the primary gear. Does anyone have any experience with or have any thoughts on a nice ventilated drawer system that could house shells and gloves? Thinking of something like a ventilated bureau. Thanks for all opinions!
Gear Storage Ideas
#2
Posted 07 February 2017 - 03:08 PM
I just left the same answer over on MSH but it doesn't hurt to repeat it over here:
I use a shelving system from Container Store called InterMetro:
https://www.containe...o-solutions/123
I have a shelf at the top where I keep helmets. originally the next shelf was about halfway down so that I could hang my pants (I had about 5 pair) but I've switched to girdle and shells so now it houses extra girdles and I stack the shells (I probably have about 40 shells at this point), under that is a basket shelf where I store some of my extra gloves. there is one more shelf at the bottom where I keep extra skates, skate dryers and extra elbow pads.
I keep it inside a Stor-Pod cover:
https://www.containe...ductId=11003789
this was especially useful when we were having some work done in the basement. we were able to roll the entire unit into the laundry room and zip it up to keep out dust from the work that was going on.
here's a pic from right after we finished the work on the basement. (this was when I still had pants) I forget how much the total unit was but it was worth every. single. penny.
I believe I stole the idea from Gr8terade.......
always looking for non Reebok L & XL shells......
#4
Posted 08 February 2017 - 08:27 AM
How do you guys deal with smell? I have a shelving unit also, and the drying rack I use is in the same room, and it just makes everything smell. I wear my stuff, then immediately sanitize it with Lysol to kill bacteria then hang it to dry, then put it in the shelving room, but I can't get away from the smell. Any tips?
#5
Posted 08 February 2017 - 10:05 AM
#7
Posted 08 February 2017 - 10:17 AM
Been doing the dryer sheet trick for years, it's a great tip, but I gotta figure out how to get the smell out of everything else
I mask the smell just fine with the Lysol, but the wife can always smell the sweat and she hates it. There's gotta be something....
#10
Posted 08 February 2017 - 11:12 AM
#11
Posted 08 February 2017 - 11:27 AM
That's quite solid, but where are your pants/protective?
I have a Rocket Dryer where I leave most of my actual gear hanging until the next skate. I keep helmets in the bottom shelf of the left rack, and since I wear a girdle I have most of my shells on a skirt hanger next to the socks in the right rack. The rest of my shells are in the bottom shelf of the right rack.
#12
Posted 08 February 2017 - 12:23 PM
For the smell, grab one of those spray bottles from the dollar store and a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Put 2 to 3 parts water and one part rubbing alcohol in the spray bottle and shake it then spray down the gear. None of my stuff ever smells or turns yellow - the stuff works a charm killing the bacteria and doesn't dry out the equipment. Your gear may smell a bit like a hospital but it's better than stinking up the place with hockey smell.
Isn't it really bad to use rubbing alcohol on your equipment since it will then get on your skin after it dries? I'm willing to try this if it works for you though!
#14
Posted 08 February 2017 - 02:51 PM
I just left the same answer over on MSH but it doesn't hurt to repeat it over here:
I use a shelving system from Container Store called InterMetro:
https://www.containe...o-solutions/123
I have a shelf at the top where I keep helmets. originally the next shelf was about halfway down so that I could hang my pants (I had about 5 pair) but I've switched to girdle and shells so now it houses extra girdles and I stack the shells (I probably have about 40 shells at this point), under that is a basket shelf where I store some of my extra gloves. there is one more shelf at the bottom where I keep extra skates, skate dryers and extra elbow pads.
I keep it inside a Stor-Pod cover:
https://www.containe...ductId=11003789
this was especially useful when we were having some work done in the basement. we were able to roll the entire unit into the laundry room and zip it up to keep out dust from the work that was going on.
here's a pic from right after we finished the work on the basement. (this was when I still had pants) I forget how much the total unit was but it was worth every. single. penny.
I believe I stole the idea from Gr8terade.......
Awesome! Just picked up 2...unfortunately i have to wait a month for the baskets.
#17
Posted 08 February 2017 - 04:20 PM
The funny part from someone who owns almost 40 pairs....i wear the same 3-4 pairs in rotation pretty consistently. I don't know if it's the same with you guys, but I have my favorite pairs I stick with, and break out the others for pickup here and there for style points.
#18
Posted 08 February 2017 - 06:20 PM
Isn't it really bad to use rubbing alcohol on your equipment since it will then get on your skin after it dries? I'm willing to try this if it works for you though!
I've done this for at least 9 years and it's been great - never once had a problem. As long as you dilute it up, 3 parts water one part rubbing alcohol should work well if you have concerns, and let everything dry, you will be fine.
#20
Posted 07 April 2018 - 02:08 PM
Thought I'd bump this topic with an updated, more organized storage solution:
All of the large bins contain individual team sets, including bags, lids, gloves, shells and jerseys. The smaller bins on the right contain practice & game socks organized by color, and the smallest bins on the bottom right have all of my hardware & miscellaneous accessories (laces, etc). All of my "interchangeable" gear (girdles, shins, elbows & shoulders) is kept in separate storage bins.