HI GEAR STORAGE UNIT

PRODUCT REVIEW

WWW SCORE: 10/10

BRAND: Hi gear Elite 4 Cupboard

PRICE: around £30-70

I BOUGHT FOR: £47 from Go Outdoors

CAN BUY FROM: Millets, Blacks, Go Outdoors, Ultimate Outdoors, Amazon, Ebay 

We'd been looking for one of these for a while now - but originally, the larger one with a wardrobe section. These were about £70-£80 when we first started looking, so when we saw this one in Go Outdoors for £60 we jumped at the chance to go and see it 'in the flesh' so to speak to check pack down size etc. 

After seeing both sizes we decided the larger one would be too big for our space, in both pack down transit size as well as when erect, and decided upon just the cupboard. 

Since purchasing these have gone down in price again, and can be picked up cheaper on eBay or Amazon - which is frustrating - but I do not regret it at all. As even at the price we paid it was worth it for the tidiness, extra space and peace of mind it brought us. 

It's so easy to set up, just fold out, velcro the legs apart, click the top in place and slide in the shelf's. It has a net door and back so air can flow though, as well as light so it's easy to see what's inside, and the shelf size is incredible. 

For the extra amount of storage it gives you, you'd expect it to take up a lot of room in your awning, but it really doesn't. In fact, ours fits perfectly in our 'tunnel' out of the way, and adds another surface for things like lanterns, bread bins, water bottles etc. which is always useful - especially if they're out of reach from the dog!

It also fits nicely in our toilet tent too for those trips when we don't out the big awning up. 

You can pick up the self assembly ones for cheaper - but after having one we realised we never take it anywhere due to the hassle/time it takes setting it up.

Admittedly we've only used this the once so far - so cannot comment on how 'durable' or 'long lasting' it is - but looking at it - I have high hopes! and will update accordingly if necessary .

TOP TIP: get some 's' hooks and some none slip matting and you can hang your coat or dog leads off it too 👍