The Bag That Replaces Your Ziploc System

Ziploc bags are the default for home inventory, but they're expensive at scale and paint marker won't stick to them. This episode breaks down the alternatives: silicone bags that write beautifully but cost $12 each, polypropylene bags at 12 cents that need a tape strip to accept marker, Tyvek envelopes for bulk storage, and clear vinyl zippered pouches that serve as reusable containers and indexes. The key insight: decouple the bag material from the labeling requirement with a 2-cent piece of matte tape, and suddenly any bag works.