Storing your equipment

[Juju]

Since I got my Canon DSLR earlier this year, I'm accumulating a dizzying array of ancillary gear, in addition to various lenses. I've got a couple of bags that I like--one larger, leftover from an old film camera, and one smaller day bag. But other than keeping things in the bags, I'm not sure what's the best way to store all this gear when I'm at home. I've got four lenses (thanks to a recent birthday), plus the kit lens, plus a small tripod, cleaning gear, manuals, memory cards, etc etc etc.

Where/how do you store your gear at home? I'd love some ideas! TIA

[OsmosisStudios]

I keep my gear stowed in the bags, bags open but with dessicant pouches in the bottoms. That holds the body(-ies) and lenses. Accessories are stacked neatly in a shelving unit so that I can grab what I need to go out. Boxes and paperwork are in the same shelving unit (another shelf). Tripod is beside the shelves, bags on another shelf, lightstands/umbrellas in their carry cases next to the tripod.

It's been called an altar.