My stuff stays ready pretty much all year as I hunt an area that has a ton of exotics which allows year round hunting. I usually quit hunting in May and don't start again till opener for archery (in late Sept. this year). Back in May when I quit hunting I went ahead and cleaned every thing up and got it ready and stored back in my containers. Last month I loaded everything in the camper and hauled it to the ranch and it is all there except for my bow's.....