An encrypted archive is useful when someone you trust can find things without guessing your passwords. Start with identity documents, account lists, and instructions — then add what carries meaning: letters, photos, creative work.
Per-item visibility means you are not forced into “all or nothing.” Some files might be for you only until activation; others might be shared with a subset of your circle today.
Labels matter
Future readers will not read your mind. Short titles, dates, and one-line context (“for my sister — house keys”) save time when emotions run high.