New Study Reveals What Southern Idahoans Are Hoarding The Most

There are pack rats in every family. A new study has revealed what items Americans are stockpiling and refusing to get rid of, and many Idaho garages and yards are housing plenty of stuff that can be hauled off to the dump.

Both my wife and I have pack rats in the family. Most are wonderful human beings, but they lack the ability to toss things out, even once these items clearly fall into the garbage category. From empty Gatorade bottles and clothing that no longer fits, to old DVD and CD players, Americans just have a tough time parting with crap.

 Next time I'm in Hawaii, I WILL NOT come home with one of those small bottles of sand or a cheap, wood figurine of a hula dancer.

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The one instance in life where you really learn about how bad of a hoarder you are is during a move. I know people who have been wanting to move for years, but can't because they own way too much stuff and can't seem to fathom packing it all up or throwing some of their possessions away. People are prisoners to their belongings.

I've reached the age where I've finally realized that I don't need to purchase anymore trinkets or chachkies. Next time I'm in Hawaii, I WILL NOT come home with one of those small bottles of sand or a cheap, wood figurine of a hula dancer. Nowadays, old technology items are among the top things Americans are allowing to pile up.

For the record, I still have my Zune.

Here are the top items we are hoarding in 2025, according to securedatarecovery.com:

1. Charging cords (I have a countless number at home)

2. Cell Phones (I have three)

3. Headphones (I own three pairs)

4. DVDs (I have over 200)

5. Laptops (Just two here)