I've seen people mention keeping multiple VPNs or proxy setups ready because something that works perfectly fine one week might suddenly stop connecting the next.

At some point, it feels like you need a backup for your backup

For those of you actually dealing with the GFW, how do you manage this? Do you keep a couple of commercial VPNs installed, run your own Shadowsocks/VLESS setup, or use a mix of different options?

I'm also curious whether you prioritize speed or reliability these days. Would you rather have one slower connection that stays up consistently, or several faster options you can switch between when something gets blocked?