Camp & trail
Dry out gear before putting it into storage
Unpack damp equipment promptly and give hidden seams, pockets and fabric layers time to dry before storing them.
Think Prepper / Field guide
The field guide
Find a starting point for your household, your next trip or the supplies you already own.
Camp & trail
Build a repair pouch around your actual equipment
Build the repair pouch from likely failures in your own gear, and keep permanent or safety-critical repairs for the right setting.
Camp & trail
Choose a first overnight trip with an easy exit
For a first overnight outing, make the logistics forgiving so you can learn the equipment without committing to a difficult exit.
Carry & travel
Put together a workday disruption pouch
A small pouch for a disrupted commute should solve familiar problems without turning every workday into a packing exercise.
Carry & travel
Choose a commuter bag you can carry on foot
Try the bag with a realistic load and a longer walk, including the shoes and clothing you use for the commute.
Carry & travel
Keep a paper contact list with a travel wallet
Keep a few important numbers and addresses readable without a phone, while leaving passwords and account details elsewhere.
Carry & travel
Prepare a car kit for the season you are driving in
Build a vehicle kit around the route, passengers and weather, and keep it separate from maintenance that the car still needs.
Carry & travel
Keep a roadside light separate from your luggage
Know where the light is, how it operates and whether you can reach it without unloading the vehicle near traffic.
Carry & travel
Check the spare tire before you need it
Confirm that a spare is present, usable and accessible, then learn the limits that apply to that particular wheel and vehicle.
Carry & travel
Know what is in a tire-repair kit
A compressor and sealant kit has specific limits. Check the instructions and expiry dates before relying on it in place of a spare.