>>270641854
That gear in storage;
1) is inconsequential, you aren't using it. For the intents and purposes of the actual game anything in storage doesn't exist
2) is going to be stealable in the future, they've already begun with their hideout expansion and other players will be able to assault your hideout. Guess where your stash is located? That's right, in your hideout. 

It sounds to me like you are the one with gear-fear if you're just stashing anything of value in your hideout and then leaving it there never to be used. What value is a gun never fired? Body armor never worn? Zero.