You will learn from your PADI Open Water training how to store scuba gear in a cool, dry environment, to avoid mold growth, but beyond that you’re left to your own devices.

As your kit expands, even the most streamlined dive gear can be bulky on land.

In this post, we will tell you good ideas about how to store scuba gear based on the expert’s experience.

3 Good Ideas on How to Store Scuba Gear

Keep your gear safe, dry, and ready for the next dive. Whether you’re a weekend explorer or a seasoned pro, smart storage makes all the difference.

Here are three good ways to store scuba gear in top shape between adventures:

• Hang up.
• Scuba bag and storage chest combo.
• Keep it simple with plastic storage boxes.

Hang Up

Any organizer will advise you to store scuba gear vertically, as this can unlock a lot of space for storing gear.

Put a cheap hook into the door of the laundry closet, it will hold your wetsuit and game bag perfectly. With this idea, you will make use of the wasted space, and everything disappears when closing the door.

When you store your wetsuit vertically, you will avoid the wrinkles that can form in folded neoprene and make sure it dries fully if stored damp. (A hanger with a built-in fan speeds up drying—which is especially useful for drysuits.)

If there is more space, like a garage, you can add simple hooks and bars to hold things like masks and regulators. You can do like the diver who turned lockers into scuba storage using a pegboard and rail, or just use a basic rod, it will work fine too.

Scuba Bag and Storage Chest Combo

Unbulky gear tends to be small, such as flashlights, defog, boots, masks, and snorkels. For this reason, you may easily forget them on your dive days. To overcome this, it is recommended to store all of your small equipment in a mesh dive bag.

With this mesh bag, you will keep it all together and all you have to remember is one thing — this bag — on your dive day instead of several small items.

This isn’t considered the most aesthetic solution, so it is recommended to combine this with a storage chest. This will help you to hold all of your outdoor supplies and vacuum in addition to your dive gear in a dark, dry space. (As an extra bonus: the lid works well for drying gear before putting it away.)

Keep It Simple with Plastic Storage Boxes

Basic storage bins work well too. They sit on shelves, let you see inside, and have handles so you can carry several gear at once.

I have two Rubbermaid containers: one holds wet gear to keep the car dry, the other works as a rinse bucket after diving (apartments don’t have hoses). When not in use, you can easily store it on the washing machine.

How the Proper Storage Affect Scuba Gear

Proper storage extends the life of your scuba gear, because it prevents any damage from UV rays, saltwater, and physical stress. To properly store scuba gear.

• Rinse your scuba gear thoroughly with fresh water.
• Dry it completely in the shade away from sunlight.
• Store it in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and heat.

Specific items, such as regulators should have their hoses kept free of sharp bends, and the BCD should be partially inflated in order to prevent the walls from sticking.