I’ve wrestled with this too, especially after a pipe burst in my basement last year and soaked a bunch of files I thought were “safe.” I get the appeal of cloud backups, but honestly, I’m just not convinced they’re hack-proof. On the other hand, paper copies can get ruined by water or fire—seen it happen. Lately, I’ve been doing both: digital scans on an encrypted drive (not just the cloud) and a small fireproof box for originals. Still not sure if that’s overkill or just being realistic... Anyone else feel like there’s no perfect answer?
Yeah, I hear you. After years of dealing with storm damage claims and sorting through soggy paperwork in my own shop, I’m convinced there’s no bulletproof method. I keep digital copies on a thumb drive stashed in a safe, plus a set in the cloud, but I still hang onto some originals in a fireproof box. Maybe it’s overkill, but after seeing what water can do, I’d rather be a little paranoid than lose everything. Sometimes it just comes down to what gives you peace of mind.
