I sat down a while back and looked at all my gear / tools / toys pileing up in the garage / bedroom / kitchen / etc and realized that in an emergency I could do nothing fast but trip over all that stuff. I started over a year ago buying different bags in sizes and types. Now about half of everyhting I own is stored in a bag specifically for it. In the event of any type of emergency I can decided based on time available what I want to take. For example, I have my laptop bag, a special one that opens up as a small lap table so the laptop stays in it as well as a few cd's with backups of the important software and important data. I have all my other cd's that could be replaced if left behind if necessary in another case. I have my external cd burner, which I use to make all my backup cd's in a modified laptop case where it can be used from in the case making it easy to grab and go. I keep a small pack with anything I might need for a few day hotel stay in a small pack left in the truck. Another small pack has tools because its faster than pulling them out of the big toolbox in the garage into something that I can carry. I built a small shelf beside my bed where I keep my EDC cell phone and charger, leatherman, mag lite, etc. What has happend is I am now more prepared as well as organized. About 50% of the time I can now find things I need because they have a pack or bag where they belong and these packs are small enough and convient enough that I put stuff away. My plans now are to biuld another pack that can hold the hotel stay one and also carry some clothes/food/etc, and a wilderness bag.