You’ve booked the ticket, packed the passport, and bragged just enough on Instagram to make your friends jealous. But wait—what about your stuff?
Every year, Cape Town’s adventurous spirits jet off for work, study, or just a good ol’ fashioned “gap year.” While you’re planning weekend trips through Europe or teaching English in Thailand, your couch, bicycle, and that priceless collection of local art can’t exactly come along for the ride. Enter: Big Storage—your loyal sidekick while you globe-trot.
Let’s unpack (pun fully intended) the best storage solutions for Capetonians heading abroad, and how we help you leave your worries (and your belongings) behind.
Why You Might Need Storage When You Go Abroad
Going abroad is thrilling. But it also creates a little logistical monster you didn’t think about: where to put your life while you’re off living it somewhere else. Whether you’re subletting your flat, moving out completely, or just playing digital nomad for a few months, your furniture, sentimental items, electronics, and gear need a safe home.
You could beg a family member to lend you a garage. Or stack your belongings Tetris-style in a friend’s spare room. But unless your aunt’s house comes with climate control, pest management, and 24/7 security (spoiler: it doesn’t), it’s time to upgrade your plan.
Storage, but Make it Smart
Big Storage offers tailored storage solutions for globe-trotters. Whether you’re storing your whole life or just the overflow, we’ve got units in all sizes—from “I just need to store my snowboard” to “this is basically a studio apartment’s worth of stuff.”
Here’s why seasoned travellers choose us:
- Flexible Lease Terms: Going away for 3 months? A year? Indefinitely while you “find yourself” in Bali? Our month-to-month contracts mean no awkward breakups. You stay as long (or short) as you need—no strings attached.
- Access When You Need It: Maybe you’ll need a friend to grab something from your unit while you’re away. Or maybe you’ll pop back for the holidays and want your braai gear. Either way, our secure access and customer portal make your unit basically teleportable. (We’re still working on actual teleportation.)
- Security So Good, Even Your Gran Would Approve: Biometric access, CCTV surveillance, and on-site staff mean your valuables are safe—no matter which time zone you’re in. While you’re sleeping under the stars in Peru, your flat-screen is tucked in, snug as a bug.
What to Store (And What Not To)
Let’s break it down like a seasoned packer: Vacuum Seal Clothing: Winter jackets are bulky. Shrink those bad boys down and save some serious space.
Store It:
- Furniture (No one wants to haul a couch to their new flat in Berlin)
- Electronics and appliances
- Sentimental items you don’t want disappearing in a roommate shuffle
- Seasonal items (because you won’t need a winter duvet in Southeast Asia)
- Sports gear (surfboards, bikes, you name it)
Don’t Store It:
- Perishables (no one wants to come home to a cheese horror story)
- Pets (seriously, don’t)
- Illegal goods (we’re not that kind of company)
Real Customers. Real Adventures. Real Storage.
Take Thandi, a UCT graduate who landed an internship in Amsterdam. She didn’t want to sell her furniture and “start over” every time she moved. With Big Storage, she stored everything, flew out stress-free, and came back six months later to find it all exactly as she left it (minus the dust, because we’re fussy about cleanliness).
Or Sipho, a photographer who travels for shoots around Africa. He trusts us with his expensive camera equipment between gigs. His review? “It’s like having a lockable second apartment without the rent.”
Call to Adventure—We Mean Action
If you’re heading out of Cape Town and need storage that’s safe, affordable, flexible, and ridiculously convenient, Big Storage is your first and only stop.
We’re not just a building with boxes. We’re peace of mind, wrapped in security, sprinkled with professional service, and tied with a friendly bow.
Bonus Tip: Label Everything
Because after three months abroad, “Misc. Box 4” will mean nothing to you. Trust us.
Bon voyage, world-changer. We’ll keep your stuff safe till you get back.
