5 Clever Storage Hacks to Maximise Your Van Space

Vanlife is about freedom, but that doesn’t mean living in chaos. The key to staying sane in a small space? Smart storage. With the right tools and a few clever ideas, you can keep your gear tidy, your essentials easy to find, and your van feeling more like a home than a cupboard on wheels.

1. Use Your Walls: Hang gear with adhesive hooks, velcro strips, or nets. Add magnetic spice racks or phone holders, your walls are valuable real estate.

2. Go Vertical: Stackable crates or shelf inserts turn one storage space into two or three. Think milk crates, baskets, or hanging shoe organisers for clothes or snacks.

3. Storage That Doubles as Furniture: Ottomans, benches, or stools with storage inside are perfect for keeping things hidden, but still within reach.

4. Slide-Out Drawers: Under the BedUnder-bed storage is perfect for bulky items like clothes, tools, or bedding. Slide-out tubs or drawers help you access everything without a full van teardown.

5. Multi-Use Gear Only: If something only does one job, rethink it. Can your cutting board be a laptop tray? Can your laundry bag double as a backpack?

Organisation isn’t about having less, it’s about making your space work harder for you.