Use this topic to discuss preparation habits that make claims easier later.
A topic like this can easily turn vague, so it really helps when people describe the tradeoffs they faced and what mattered most in the end.
I think this depends a lot on the details, but the question is definitely worth asking.
This kind of conversation is useful because different members can reach different conclusions for good reasons, and that is often more helpful than one rigid answer.
Curious whether anyone has a newer take on this now.
What stands out to me here is how much context changes the answer. Two people can make different decisions for good reasons.
In my experience, the most useful answers come from people who explain not only what they chose, but why they chose it and what they learned afterward.
I wanted to bump this because it still feels like the kind of topic readers search for when they are trying to make a real decision. The strongest replies here are the ones that go beyond a simple recommendation and explain why one option worked better in a specific situation. That kind of detail makes the thread much more useful over time.
A question like this works well because people can answer it from experience, not just theory.
It would be useful to hear how different members have handled this in real situations.
Threads like this usually become more valuable when people explain why their answer changed over time.
