I want to start my first archery based character with his home base around Falkreath. This character will explore around Falkreath Hold to gain experience before going to the Rift joining the thieves. The problem is where will I store my loot before going to the Rift?

Any non respawning containers inside a shack that a character who will spend alot of time hunting could use? I still haven't explored Falkreath Hold south of the big lake, or joined the thieves or dark brotherhood.

I was going to save Falkreath hold to explore for the DLC hearthfire since you can build a home in Falkreath Hold to act as a home base. I'm on the ps3, no DLC yet.

I would use the UESP or the Wiki to explore which places don't respawn and are safe to store things.

Anise's Cabin is probably in Whiterun Hold (it might be safe), but it is somewhat close to Falkreath.

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Category:Skyrim-Places-Safe

Here is a list of Safe Locations where containers are not reset. I'm not sure if any are in Falkreath Hold, but you can skim through them if you want.

Of that list I see a couple.

Anise's Cabin- Like I said, a bit close to Falkreath

Cracked Tusk Keep- This place is associated with a Daedric Quest, I wouldn't go here.

Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary- Safe, until a certain part in the DB Questline.

Glenmoril Coven- Part of The Companion's Questline, wouldn't go here.

Thanks. Cracked Tusk Keep looks interesting for a home base.

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Cracked_Tusk_Keep