(Part 2) Best storage racks, shelves & drawers according to redditors

They're called Really Useful Box. Used to find them in Office Max but you might have to buy direct from the UK now. The 2.1L size in this photo holds just about 500 pieces of 9mm brass.

EDIT: Amazon has them, but not in this smoke color I used to buy - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8Z4DX4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_VS2rDbMVT4BGJ

So, true story, I spent almost a decade in heritage digitization (ie. preserving, stabilizing, and then digitizing old documents).

As others have mentioned here, the most important thing you can do ASAP is to get a digital copy of the document. Unless you have an insane amount of fine detail on the page, even your smart phone camera should be fine (an iPhone, for example, should be able to capture the document at rough ~170 pixels per inch which isn't amazing, but good enough for a just-in-case), although if you have a DSLR with a decent lens, you'll probably get better results. I wouldn't get too caught up on perfect lighting either, but try to make sure it's well lit. If you are concerned about getting a really high quality representation of the document, I'd recommend taking 4-12 pictures of the document, focused on different areas, and then using a program like Hugin which is 100% free to combine the individual photos into one very high quality image. Hugin isn't extremely difficult, but it's not extremely easy either so if you go that route make sure to follow the tutorials, like this one.

Additionally, I'd highly recommend capturing both sides of the document, even if nothing appears to be on the other side.

For preserving until you can get to a professional, the thing to focus on is that acid is your enemy and humidity is very particular. The first thing I'd do is pick up something like this: https://www.amazon.com/BCW-Newspaper-Polypropylene-Sleeves-50-Sleeves/dp/B00IDCZ6DS/

Regardless of what you get, you're looking for the keywords "Acid-free" and "Archival" (ie. polyester, polypropylene, or polyethylene). Make sure to avoid anything made from PVC ( polyvinylchloride), which will damage the document.

On top of that, I'd then move the now sleeved document into something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Gaylord-Archival%C2%AE-Newspaper-Preservation-Box/dp/B00ZDHEN1M/. Your goal with the box is to protect the document from any sunlight, etc.

Finally, for where to store them? No attics, garages, sheds, or basements! Or any environment with extreme temperature shifts, humidity changes, etc. Personally, I'd move the box to the top of an interior closet (ie. not against a house wall).

That being said, I professionally was asked all of the time what the best long-term way to store a document was and the answer I think most people expected was digitally and online. The truth is, paper documents outperform anything digital on longevity by orders of magnitude. Your document might look pretty beat up, but if you take some sensible steps to preserve it, it's got hundreds of years of life left in it.

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They only existed recently. There exists spell cards now that are the same spells from the players handbook with all the relevant information on a card. Makes referencing your spells really easy.

Here are the folders I was talking about as well. They're nice because wet erase pens work on them which make them great for tracking health without having a bunch of erase marks on your character sheets.

I'm glad I read this.. I have been bicycle touring on/off for a couple of years, and I carried a laptop briefly in 2016. When I packed the laptop I decided it had to be in a plastic hard case. At the time it was a big decision whether to add a case or to press it into a pannier bag along with all the other stuff I carry and risk the loss. Your post shows that I probably made a wise choice to use a case.

I chose to carry it in a Pelican 1085. This was a case which gave ample room for an Acer Aspire S13, as well as all the other electronic loads I wanted to carry... kobo e-ink reader, fluke 101 multimeter, beaglebone black, bluetooth keyboard, power supply & cords, usb power monitor, etc.

The Pelican 1085 is a massive case in the range of briefcase size & weight. It weighs 3 lbs by itself. It was very difficult to fit it into an Ortlieb Classic rear pannier. I swore up and down "never again" and after riding just 700 miles with my mobile hobo media studio, I gave away the case and pawned off the laptop for a song.

Now I'm setting up my next trip and once again am neck deep into Thinkpads and tablets and cases and hopefully I can give you a couple leads.

There are not many notable hard cases for laptops. Pelican offers a couple of interesting cases.

Pelican 1085: 363x263x50mm. At around 3 lbs, and the size of a small briefcase, this was the case I lugged around on a bicycle tour until I swore never again. It's a good case for someone who travels with a large machine as long as you don't need dunk-worthy waterproof sealing. Without additional latches around the rim, there's just no way this unit is water tight. It kept my Acer pristine while being lugged around on a bicycle and that's a very positive result. If packed properly with foam, you could use this as a seat with a laptop inside.

Pelican 1070cc: 325x227x18mm. Nearly the same footprint as a 1085, but only 2.3 lbs. It's about an inch thinner than the 1085. This would be an excellent case for a Thinkpad X1. You're pushing 5 lbs total weight, and again, I think the external volume would make it tough to carry in a bag. Too thin for Thickpad.

Pelican 1075: 282x201x41mm. Notable mention, although the only modern devices that would fit in it are like a Yoga 11 Skylake, Huawei Matebook tablet, or Macbook 12. The Macbook 12 fits in this hard case according to photos on an Amazon review.

306x209x20.3 (12.05x8.23x.800")... This is the Thinkpad x250's dimensions.

Portable A4 file Box Transparent plastic box. The 310x230x40mm advertised dimensions don't make it clear if internal or external dimensions. US Letter paper size is 279.4 x 215.9. Judging by the photos, it looks like they've put either construction paper or some folders inside and it doesn't seem to lay flat. I'm guessing it would be too small for your x250.

Flambeau Conductive 12x8. 301.6x303.2x20.8... Blow molded case listed without weight. I would imagine it is in the 2-3 lb range of weight. This is an interesting box because of the conductive plastic used, but it's otherwise of low cost construction. The hinge is just flexing plastic that will fatigue, for example.

Plasticase 642 Kitcase. 333x298x70mm. Huge. Only 1.01 lbs. Voluminous. Articulated hinge. If only the x250 fit in the smaller and lighter 645.

I have looked for carbon fiber sleeves and plastic cases and fiberglass cases and sleeves and the above is pretty much what I have found. Besides the above listed items, I would recommend digging through https://www.casesbysource.com/brand/cases-by-source

Personally I'm interested in the A4 / US Letter size document cases. They are just the right shape and cheap & lightweight. Finding the right one for your laptop might be difficult but you could always order a few and return all but the best one.

Kind of like this big a little bigger Storex Durable Classroom Organizer (63204U05C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VVK69R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8V23Cb97YZDR3

Their binder was poorly made. It was rubbing some of the paint off pins (mainly eyes). I like to carry a document case like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Protector-Organizers-Collections-Container/dp/B06XWCXMYB/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=document+protector+case&qid=1566698779&s=gateway&sr=8-3
with the pins on a sheet of cardboard. You can show what you have for trade easily without having to open anything up.

I was unable to find anything with the same dimensions. But a few that were in the general ballpark:

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style 5

Pretty soon you'll be in bucketdor and then chest'a'dor territory!

Both are sold on Amazon in the US

https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Weathertight-Storage-60-Quart-Clear/dp/B01LXWZHWV/

https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS

Also been meaning to get a humidity sensor to see when the dehumidifier needs recharging: https://www.amazon.com/Veanic-Electronic-Temperature-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B07GNMKYCZ

I use these I wouldn't recommend them for long term storage. They are rather flimsy. I currently use them to store stuff in my cube shelf and they are already coming apart from just regular use.

For long term storage I like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Really-Useful-Plastic-Storage-Liters/dp/B018ORCRJ2/ref=pd_bap_rp_16?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4S8RHZS4GNYFA0DNBDSZ

I've found them cheaper at Office Max/Staples/Office Depot.

Vaultz Locking Storage Chest, 6.5 x 19 x 13.5 Inches, Black on Black (VZ00458) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0HREBI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2cWFAbTMFJR7Q

Vaultz Locking Ammo Box with Tether, 10 x 7.88 x 14.25 Inches, Tactical Black (VZ03496) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171E8O96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eeWFAbH7DX428

These two chests hold all 20 of my toys.

Amazing. We've used a similar old briefcase for years. No idea the concept was so popular.

Seems like many many years ago the use of hard sided briefcases became less popular and stylish and my old one had been sitting in the closet for some time. As we started using toys and videos in the bedroom we started using that to lock away from the kids.

OP should consider this, or a [locking file box](https://www.amazon.com/Stalwart-Locking-Steel-Security-Filing/dp/B01KMAN8880, or a catalog case

I always make sure my autos are dry first then put them in this:

https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Protector-Organizers-Collections-Container/dp/B06XW7XYL6/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=paper+hard+case&qid=1556418521&s=gateway&sr=8-9

It’s hard cased so it protects it, isn’t too bulky and has room for multiple photos.

It's a good investment. I'm in the UK - but bought this one - so far so good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0753369QL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bankers-Box-Portable-Plastic-0086304/dp/B077FL72GQ/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=plastic+tote+box+handle&qid=1572737470&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-8

Did you base it on one of these record cases?

Retround Vintage Retro Vinyl leather Record Holder Case

Odyssey LKP1 Lp Case Black

Vaultz VZ00490 Locking Vinyl Record Storage Case

Retround Vintage Vinyl Record Storage

ClearClick Handmade Wooden Record Storage Carrying Case

Solo Rolling Overnighter - .2 over on the width, 4 short on the depth

Kemyer Rolling Laptop Overnighter - 4" short on depth

Vaultz Locking Legal Case - your exact specified dimensions, except for the small matter of not having wheels or straps

You might be able to get closer in something that's not zebra patterned if you search for "rolling overnighter", but I have the Solo above and it's worked fine for me for a lot of short trips.

I’d say clear totes with basic labels like kitchen 1, kitchen 2, bedroom, etc. Open each of your existing boxes and sort any keep items into the clear totes. All the stuff leaving can go back into the cardboard boxes that should be empty.

Also for making lists, These at stickers saved my life when storing things for a move. I’d suggest them! The app made it easy and any time we needed to find “that one thing” I could search the app.

Duck Pack & Track Scannable Storage Labels, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPB66P8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iRbCCbHAQEK29

You can get them on our website Here

Or on Amazon: Style - The Original Style - Astrohead Style - Blackout

Check out our Instagram page to get ideas on how to use them Outlinx IG

Sorry for all the links! If you have any questions please let me know.