From Sports Equipment To RVs: Here’s How Self Storage Helps Residents of Eugene, Oregon

A family-friendly college town, Eugene, Oregon, keeps attracting people with its quirky, independent spirit, the quality of life that it provides, and the area’s spectacular natural beauty. If you’re a Eugene resident, chances are that you’re favoring at least one of the popular local pastimes that range from practicing sports and being outdoorsy to enjoying and being involved in the art scene. One downside associated with all these amazing activities is that many of them require various equipment – and that equipment must be stored somewhere.

So, whether you’re already living here or planning to relocate to Eugene, you might be in the market for some extra storage space – and, fortunately, the local self storage market delivers. There are about 25 self storage facilities in the city, and the monthly rate for a 10’x10′ self storage unit in Eugene, Oregon, stands at around $126.

Here are some of the categories of belongings that could be kept in self storage if you’re living in Eugene:

1. Sport and camping equipment

Camping, hiking, water sports or winter sports in the Cascade Mountains – all of them are easily accessible from Eugene. However, all these activities involve some sort of gear and storing all that at home could be challenging. Most families don’t have nearly enough closet space at home to comfortably store bulky sports equipment, and using your garage or other auxiliary spaces is not much better. You don’t want a cluttered garage where parking your car is almost mission impossible. Even if you do own a roomy garage (or basement), these spaces might not be well suited for storing expensive sports equipment. Excessive humidity and other environmental factors can cause serious damage to your sports equipment.

A climate-controlled self storage unit is a much better option for all the sports related stuff that you don’t use daily. At $130 per month, a 10’x10′ storage unit that’s also climate-controlled is slightly more expensive than a regular one but well worth it when storing important and expensive items long-term.

2. Art-related items

Eugene can also claim a seat at the table thanks to its rich artistic scene – there are plenty of art galleries and studios in the area, with many of the residents also dabbling in art as a hobby, as a profession, or as collectors. These Eugene residents can truly benefit from self storage. Whether you’re into painting, sculpture, ceramics or practicing some other kind of art, your living space can easily get cluttered by supplies. A small, 5’x5′ storage unit is just what you need to store all of that while also enjoying your house at its full potential. After all, who can be creative in a messy home?

If you’re not an art creator but an art admirer and collector, then keeping your art collection safe is probably high on your list of priorities – and a climate-controlled self storage unit can help you do so.

3. Supplies or equipment for your business

Small businesses have a lot to gain from using self storage. From restaurants to accountants to contractors and more, storage space can be a challenge for many small businesses. Self storage is flexible, affordable and a lot more convenient than renting commercial warehouse space. Most leases are on a month-to-month basis, and you can rent as much, or as little, storage space you need for your business in virtually any corner of the city.

4. Outdoor furniture and gardening tools

Garden furniture, barbecue grill, lawnmower – all these items help you maintain and enjoy your backyard throughout a good portion of the year. However, during the cold season, it’s important to store them in an indoor space. Otherwise, rain and snow, combined with frost and defrost cycles shorten their lifespan significantly. Renting a self storage unit near your home might be your best bet for this type of belonging.

5. RVs and other vehicles

Eugene’s natural setting provides easy and fast access to spectacular outdoor areas, from the Oregon Coast to the Cascade Mountains. Local RVers have plenty of options when it comes to places to go to. However, storing your RV in-between trips can be problematic. You can’t simply park an RV on the street, and most people don’t have space in their backyards to fit such vehicles. However, many self storage facilities in Eugene offer parking spaces, or even enclosed units, that are big enough to store an RV (or other type of recreation vehicles, such as boats).

How else are you using self storage in Eugene, Oregon? Let us know in the comments!