Field Notes

Guides on carrying gear, written from the products we actually make.

Bank Fishing Checklist: What to Pack in a Sling or Crossbody by ICONTACTICOct 19, 2026 3 min read Bank Fishing Checklist: What to Pack in a Sling or Crossbody

What to pack for bank and pier fishing, how to carry it in a sling or crossbody, and light for dawn and dusk.

 How to Organize Cables and Chargers: Packing a Tech Pouch That Stays Tidy by ICONTACTICOct 19, 2026 2 min read How to Organize Cables and Chargers: Packing a Tech Pouch That Stays Tidy

What to put in a tech pouch, how to coil and pack cables, and one setup that moves between bag, desk and suitcase.

 Rideshare and Delivery Driver Essentials: The Car Kit and the Walk-Up Kit by ICONTACTICOct 19, 2026 3 min read Rideshare and Delivery Driver Essentials: The Car Kit and the Walk-Up Kit

The car kit and the walk-up kit for rideshare and delivery drivers, plus night lighting and shift habits that save time.

 How to Size a Tactical Belt: Measuring, Two-Piece Belts and Trimming a Ratchet Belt by ICONTACTICOct 16, 2026 3 min read How to Size a Tactical Belt: Measuring, Two-Piece Belts and Trimming a Ratchet Belt

Measure for a tactical belt, pick a size for a two-piece outer belt, and trim a one-size ratchet belt to fit.

 Crossbody Strap Length: How to Measure for the Right Fit by ICONTACTICOct 16, 2026 2 min read Crossbody Strap Length: How to Measure for the Right Fit

Measure your crossbody strap length in five steps, choose where the bag sits, and decide between a standard or custom-length strap.

 How to Wear a Backpack Correctly: Strap Fit, Packing and Common Mistakes by ICONTACTICOct 16, 2026 2 min read How to Wear a Backpack Correctly: Strap Fit, Packing and Common Mistakes

A five-step backpack fit, how to pack for comfort, and fixes for sagging, swaying and sore shoulders.

 Nurse EDC: What Nurses Carry on Shift, in Pockets and in the Bag by ICONTACTICOct 16, 2026 2 min read Nurse EDC: What Nurses Carry on Shift, in Pockets and in the Bag

The nurse pocket list, what goes in the shift bag, low light for night shift, and habits for a 12-hour shift.

 Magnetic Flashlight: The Hands-Free Work Light for Engines, Panels and Attics by ICONTACTICOct 16, 2026 3 min read Magnetic Flashlight: The Hands-Free Work Light for Engines, Panels and Attics

Where a magnetic flashlight works as a hands-free work light, what to look for, and how to set it up for engines, panels and attics.

 Tactical Diaper Bag: How to Set Up a Dad Bag That Actually Works by ICONTACTICOct 13, 2026 3 min read Tactical Diaper Bag: How to Set Up a Dad Bag That Actually WorksA diaper bag checklist and a pouch-based setup for a modular backpack, so either parent finds anything with one hand. Bike Commuter Essentials: What to Carry and How to Pack It by ICONTACTICOct 13, 2026 3 min read Bike Commuter Essentials: What to Carry and How to Pack ItThe daily bike commuter kit: lights, lock, flat repair, rain gear, and how to pack a small backpack so it stays put while you ride. Magnetic Parts Tray: 9 Ways to Stop Losing Screws in the Garage and on the Bench by ICONTACTICOct 13, 2026 3 min read Magnetic Parts Tray: 9 Ways to Stop Losing Screws in the Garage and on the BenchNine jobs where a magnetic parts tray saves time, what magnets hold and don't, and a step-by-step way to work from a tray. How to Avoid Pickpockets When You Travel: The Anti-Theft Crossbody Setup by ICONTACTICOct 13, 2026 3 min read How to Avoid Pickpockets When You Travel: The Anti-Theft Crossbody SetupWhere pickpockets strike, how to wear and pack a travel crossbody, phone safety on the street and a pre-flight checklist.