From Chaos to Order: Organizing My USB Cable Drawer

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @PreppingWithSarge
    @PreppingWithSarge Рік тому +41

    Can we all have a moment for the most organized man in prepping! Cliff inspires me to do better 🙌

  • @zoltankiss7445
    @zoltankiss7445 2 місяці тому +4

    I really miss the regular videos. I hope someday this channel will continue producing these kind of valuable learning materials.

  • @sensuscommunis
    @sensuscommunis Рік тому +15

    I just used ziploc bags from Ikea and labaled those. Simple but it works 👍

  • @BionicMadness
    @BionicMadness Рік тому +13

    I just used Ziploc bags for my cable drawer. Same concept for sure. I went the cheaper route though.

    • @EatCarbs
      @EatCarbs Рік тому +2

      That's a good idea.. because you could put a label on the bag as well

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому +3

      Excellent!!

  • @jameschilton20
    @jameschilton20 Рік тому +2

    Good stuff! I was actually geeking out on cables yesterday. Making sure every emergency kit, travel kit, family vehicles etc.. has at least 1 micro, c, lightening cable in it. If you have excess cables make sure all your kits and vehicles are covered. I also use those velcro cable straps on every cable I own.

  • @rootatlogic5216
    @rootatlogic5216 Рік тому +10

    I applaud you good sir!!! I knew there were others who cared! Anyone who's not using this method or similar is committing electronics abuse, violating NFPA, countless electrical code violations, creating a community fire hazard, your abuse to electronics will bring about terminator. Urban Preppers work with cable organization is preventing judgment day!

  • @charleyme
    @charleyme Рік тому +3

    This is definitely preparedness minded. You can only utilize your preps in an emergency if you can find them easily. Cables and chargers are an important component of every day and emergency use and need to be easily accessible.

  • @samanthahillburhop581
    @samanthahillburhop581 Рік тому +3

    I use velcro wraps on the cords, adding labels for what it's for. I have a couple of Brother's label makers.

  • @bryantdavis3710
    @bryantdavis3710 9 місяців тому +3

    My ocd friend. I learned from you how to mix that with what is not ocd friendly necessarily. Thank you for always being being true and not judgemental.

  • @klumaverik
    @klumaverik 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm never going to do this but I like watching someone else resolve this issue instead.

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs Рік тому +1

    Well.. at least they were all in one place. 🤣🤣
    Thanks for the video

  • @jwest2133
    @jwest2133 Рік тому +1

    I can't wait to do this! I love organizing, and find you very inspiringwhen it comes to "hacks" of this nature. I use your clour coded pantry expiration stickers, and my parents now do, too. Thank you for making these videos.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому +1

      Wow! That is AWESOME! It's crazy to know that other people from around the world use some of my organization hacks. The color coded pantry has been SO useful to my family!

  • @PrepperPotpourri
    @PrepperPotpourri Рік тому +1

    Always love your organizing solutions!

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому

      Thank you SO much, PP! It's fun to get a little more organized, day by day. It's definitely more difficult when you have a family who doesn't follow the same organization rules. 😂

  • @EmilyMcVicker
    @EmilyMcVicker Рік тому +1

    Brilliant! I am getting close to having a drawer like that! Mesh bags great idea 👍

  • @Asathor456
    @Asathor456 Рік тому +2

    I believe everything thats usefull organisation is emergency prepardness - knowing what is where and how to get to it, is exactly that.
    And sometime, the emergency is just needing a cable.

  • @dudeh9702
    @dudeh9702 Рік тому

    Yes! Thanks for the ID tags. I have a bunch of individual keys (that I don't EDC) for random padlocks or instrument cases and other locks that *need* to be labeled.

  • @Tao_313
    @Tao_313 Рік тому

    The master! Love his OCD! "Yeah.you know me"
    Keep'em coming!

  • @l3eaver
    @l3eaver Рік тому

    A definite game changer in the world of emergency prepping!!! 😅

  • @mgtowanonymous3120
    @mgtowanonymous3120 9 місяців тому +12

    *I MISS CONSTANT NORMAL UPLOADS.*
    *RIP😔😔😔😔*

    • @JAX.1987
      @JAX.1987 7 місяців тому +1

      Did something happened to him? 😰

    • @studiosandrock
      @studiosandrock 5 місяців тому +1

      Why RIP?

    • @TILR
      @TILR 5 місяців тому

      :(

  • @robertogomez3698
    @robertogomez3698 Рік тому

    Like the bag idea. I use clear plastic zip bags for wire, adapters, or charger groups. I also use wire ties from things like bread bags or hair bands (fabric and different colors) to tie down wire cords. I too use plastic containers to divide the groups. I just need to work on labels.

  • @kevinsteinbach9567
    @kevinsteinbach9567 3 місяці тому

    After all the hurricane events we need TUP.

  • @carolleimbach6407
    @carolleimbach6407 Рік тому

    Thanks! I will try this.😊

  • @carrottop5783
    @carrottop5783 Рік тому

    This is a very good solution. Expanding on my purse storage for USB cable/charger for a drawer! Will also work for car storage instead - where storage for my passenger's charging cords tends to be the floor...

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings Рік тому

    I organized my cables by using a Cabelas bait binder. It has zippered pouches that enable me to keep my lightning cables in one pouch, usb-c in a separate pouch, and so on. The chargers fit in their own pouch. I like the small footprint.

  • @CreativeRedundancy
    @CreativeRedundancy Рік тому

    Hello TUP much better than before like anything in preparedness , this is more ready to go. Yes I have organized cables too hopefully it don’t get meshed up I mean messed 😂

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I tried going with more of an OCD wrapping approach, but my family doesn't follow those kind of specs. :)

  • @dg702079
    @dg702079 Рік тому

    Great video on organizing cables

  • @thebigcoorslight
    @thebigcoorslight Рік тому

    Wow. Great ideas, Cliff!

  • @ShadowScoutSwede
    @ShadowScoutSwede Рік тому

    That was an awesome way to solve that problem with the USB cables and i agree it looked like a snake pit.

  • @IamElmerJFudd
    @IamElmerJFudd Рік тому

    I don't know what you spent on mesh bags and colored tags but I'm glad it works for you. I just gather my cables and put them into toilet paper tubes and label the tube with a sharpie. I can create a fairly compact divided storage compartment by standing the tubes on end in a box. 5 tubes in a small flat rate box and 30 tubes or 6 small flat rate boxes in a medium flat rate box.

  • @powernoodle1224
    @powernoodle1224 Рік тому

    Good stuff, sir. I use 1-gallon Ziplock bags the same way you use those mesh bags. And then write on the Ziplock with a Sharpie.

  • @klumaverik
    @klumaverik 2 місяці тому

    You seem like the type to code for fun.

  • @marygallagher3428
    @marygallagher3428 Рік тому

    Clever idea TUP!

  • @jessicacanfield5058
    @jessicacanfield5058 Рік тому

    I too was thinking about putting them in bags because of your snake analogy lol

  • @jenshillger2240
    @jenshillger2240 Рік тому

    Nice! Thanks for the idea

  • @rickmaudlin2160
    @rickmaudlin2160 Рік тому

    I like it ! Thanks TUP

  • @williammaurer9450
    @williammaurer9450 Рік тому +1

    Love it! 😌👍👍

  • @warrenpomphrey4477
    @warrenpomphrey4477 Рік тому

    Great ideas, good to be prepared for those minor emergencies also…. Family member car breakdown, hospital trip,missing pet search ,etc - grab power bank and cable on the way out the door!

  • @KevinMichaelMichael
    @KevinMichaelMichael Рік тому

    Great video TUP! I really like this solution.

  • @ABD4VIDS
    @ABD4VIDS Рік тому

    Excellent!! Great idea

  • @jack.charlesc4750
    @jack.charlesc4750 Рік тому

    I did the same with ziploc bags😉

  • @mikey90937464
    @mikey90937464 5 місяців тому +8

    Where are you? I used to watch you all the time but you don’t upload anymore …. You’re someone I used to know. I’m sad now 😢

    • @gmayorga02
      @gmayorga02 2 місяці тому

      Poor guy is having health issues

  • @oldbloke204
    @oldbloke204 Рік тому

    Did exactly this a week or so ago.
    I also found some cables, yeah more cables, that go from USB C to Lightning, USB C and USB Micro.
    I had to buy and adaptor to suit so I got a mains plug and Cig socket plug that have USB A and USB C.
    I can now use one cable and adaptor for the majority of what I charge and I can charge multiple things off my vehicle when camping.
    Eventually everything will go to USB C from what I've seen but for now my charging area is looking way better.

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому

      Great news! We had the same problem at the same time.

    • @oldbloke204
      @oldbloke204 Рік тому

      @@TheUrbanPrepper Your setup is better than mine as I only used plastic sandwich bags but seeing as it's only myself and she who must be obeyed it should work fine.
      I suspect that we both had the same problem for a long time eh?🤣🤣

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому

      @@oldbloke204 Yes! We have the same problem itt seems.

  • @TheGuyWhoComments
    @TheGuyWhoComments 9 місяців тому +1

    Where did you go man, I remember watching the altoids tin series

  • @annelisabethcom
    @annelisabethcom Рік тому

    Love mesh bags. I've used them for a few years by now. It was just hard to find them back then. I also use hook and loop cable ties for the long ones. I also have a bag for patch cables. Short ones that work well with power banks. Keep in mind you'll eventually end up with adapters, such as Garmin watch adapters and pucks and other watch charging cables and adapters. I'll go check if you have a link for those mesh bags now..

  • @sleepnclass
    @sleepnclass Рік тому

    Nice video. Interesting idea with the bags. I use Velcro one wrap cable ties and wind the cables into “stick” like shapes probably not great for the cable pending them like that, but honestly i don’t care lol because rolling them up takes up way too much space when the cables are 6ft or above in length.

  • @mikey90937464
    @mikey90937464 2 місяці тому +3

    Dude what happened to you? I looked forward to every one of your videos. Now you’re someone I used to know. Please come back to making videos. I’ll watch them religiously…. Promise.

  • @sageata_verde
    @sageata_verde 8 місяців тому +1

    you never throw away cables, you never know when you need them. as an industrial automation engineer i needed at work a cable from 20 years ago, and i actually had it at home. never throw away cables

    • @RustyX2010
      @RustyX2010 8 місяців тому

      You must be a single man with no wife cause women live throwing our stuff away!!! lol

  • @toastbuster9050
    @toastbuster9050 4 місяці тому +1

    Where's the new stuff? Miss this channel

  • @Zanthum
    @Zanthum Рік тому

    I have also done this by putting each cable in it's own zip sandwich bag.

  • @willb3018
    @willb3018 Рік тому

    Good ideas.

  • @robotica6089
    @robotica6089 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant! 💙

  • @WalterWorldVlog
    @WalterWorldVlog Рік тому

    For some reason, dashcams still use mini USB ports. I wonder if they're less prone to breaking or disconnecting.

  • @dg702079
    @dg702079 8 місяців тому

    Can you make a video on good prep books to have in one’s library. It’s been a long time

  • @barb7014
    @barb7014 Рік тому

    Genius!

  • @GyspyRaven
    @GyspyRaven Рік тому +1

    *Lightning 3:19

  • @DrBrianKeating
    @DrBrianKeating Рік тому +1

    🎉💪

  • @johnp65
    @johnp65 Рік тому

    Velcro wrap is your friend in this instance

    • @TheUrbanPrepper
      @TheUrbanPrepper  Рік тому +1

      It's MY friend but my family's enemy! 🤣

    • @johnp65
      @johnp65 Рік тому

      @@TheUrbanPrepper 🤣

  • @allout-we7tj
    @allout-we7tj 9 місяців тому +1

    when ar you going to make videos again ?

  • @muhammadowais2492
    @muhammadowais2492 9 місяців тому

    I only have one anker power brick which is 100 watts and have 3 type C and 1 Type A port, one 3 meter type C to type C cable and for backup 1 small (maybe 1.5 feet) type C to type C cable. larger cable is enough to charge my laptop, phones, airpods, flashlight and radio. that's it.

  • @toastbuster9050
    @toastbuster9050 Рік тому

    I use rubber bands to secure em

  • @StarDarkAshes
    @StarDarkAshes Рік тому

    I’m surprised no one has featured the USB situation on any of the paranormal channels because we all know that USB cables and cables of all types have a mind of their own and when you’re not looking, they move around and tie up around each other. It’s darn creepy if you ask me.💀

  • @Linda-z2t
    @Linda-z2t 9 місяців тому

    Snakes,I hate snakes! I bundled my cables, corraled my cables but a few still slither out. You can't be lazy about putting them away.

  • @CoryCDS
    @CoryCDS 3 місяці тому

    Damn I hadn’t watched any of his videos in awhile and decided to check out the channel and now im sad that he hasnt uploaded in almost a year. I hope everythings ok and maybe we see nee videos soon

  • @miriamramos5011
    @miriamramos5011 3 місяці тому

    Hi Urban Prepper, wondering how are you doing? I hope you and your family are safe and thriving despite of the economy. Praying for you all.

  • @863-b9nokaloenfbs
    @863-b9nokaloenfbs 3 місяці тому

    Everything ok?

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks like you aren't doing videos anymore

  • @mnight207
    @mnight207 4 місяці тому +2

    Man, I remember when you posted regularly. I miss that. Hope all is well with you and your family!

  • @Luvpig
    @Luvpig Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Cadiangrunt99
    @Cadiangrunt99 Рік тому

    I can tame my snakes I mean cables as have the battery daddy tamed my batteries

  • @rovingrosses3288
    @rovingrosses3288 11 місяців тому

    I use ziplock bags to separate my cables

  • @elderyehudahwatchmanoftheg8425
    @elderyehudahwatchmanoftheg8425 3 місяці тому +1

    Folks he did a livestream 1 year ago to tell you what is going on with the channel. ua-cam.com/users/liveSsR61IXjl3M?si=Ek-9MddZof1BXt3A

  • @Slip-Art_S14
    @Slip-Art_S14 Рік тому

    🔥🔥👍

  • @danielcortez9362
    @danielcortez9362 Рік тому +1

    Sssssolution😂😂😂

  • @johncarlogamboa7331
    @johncarlogamboa7331 Рік тому

    I hate to be the spelling bee judge, but it's "lightning" not "lightening" :D

  • @PeacefullyRacist
    @PeacefullyRacist 3 місяці тому

    The reddit moderator from the prepping community hasnt posted in a while

  • @jamc666
    @jamc666 Рік тому

    The only good solution is magnetic cables.

  • @mikegardner186
    @mikegardner186 Рік тому

    🤤

  • @merlinwizard1000
    @merlinwizard1000 Рік тому

    1st, 13 November 2023

  • @LuisMartinez-xi8ne
    @LuisMartinez-xi8ne 10 місяців тому

    I have a challenge for you. Grab your Bible go from.
    The first page, the way to the last page. In your Bible, you are going to look for chapter 6 verse 1 through 4. And every chapter 6 through your whole bibread and tell me what story from every chapter 6 verse 1 through 4.
    Read all the way through from the first page. All the way to the last page in your Bible.That's a challenge for you and then tell me.What do you think on what you read

  • @Blackflag.actual
    @Blackflag.actual Рік тому

    Is it ocd or autism

  • @igorfilin8342
    @igorfilin8342 Рік тому +1

    It's good, it's good! It right! 🔌
    Thank you, as usual, Cliff, wish you all the best! 💯
    Btw soon I'll be reading the EMF*D book, it seems interesting 📱📟🧲