Yes!  'Scheduling' an item or adding a 'rider' to your policy is a great idea folks!  You and the insurance company agree on a value, you provide pics and documentation/receipts that go on file, that way there are no debates later.  This thread is great and is making me reevaluate a few things myself.

Joe, Best of luck with the insurance.  sorry about what you are going through and thank you for the advice.

Sorry of your loss and violation. I have been stolen from before myself and know the feeling.
Apparently Thieves think they have nothing to lose in their exploits. I hope I never really catch a thief red handed, especially deep in the woods.

Joey, just saw this thread.  Makes me mad for you, I despise a thief.  Glad the insurance company is standing up for you, too often they get a bad rap.

Anyway, if you need anything give me a call, I owe you one for the Maasai's.

i hate thieves

Sorry to hear that Joe. Thieves are the worst. Hope you get all your stuff back and all goes well.