Separating Hunting Clothes From Range Gear in a Shared Storage Space
Creating a shared closet, mudroom or gear room for hunting and shooting can present challenges when left to casual storage. As products which contain smoke, solvents, oil, and others release odors into the air over time these can impart themselves to adjacent gear. In addition, clothing which has become damp in storage can create 'hide' areas for tiny pests to invade and also hide damage to items stored beneath. Further, crowded cases can hide damage to stored gear as well. A few simple boundaries will serve to organize your gear to find it easily, to protect scent control, and safety checks. Start with a simple division of the room Separate by use. The hunting clothing should be stored in a clean, dry space that is separate from the firearm cleaning supplies, used targets, oily rags, and the range bag. The gear to be used for shooting should be stored in…