Field Notes
Guides on carrying gear, written from the products we actually make.
EDC for Women: What to Carry Every Day and the Bag That Holds ItA practical everyday carry list for women and the bag that holds it: crossbody vs belt bag, a zip organizer for small items, a light and an evening reset.
EDC for Seniors: A Simple, Lightweight Everyday Carry for Older AdultsA light, simple everyday carry list for older adults, a hands-free bag that opens wide, an easy-to-use light and habits that help.
Hands-Free POV Video: How to Film Hikes With a Phone on Your Backpack StrapHow to film steady hands-free POV video with your phone on a backpack strap: mount options, setup, angles and power.
Magnetic Tool Holder for Your Tool Belt: Stop Dropping Hammers, Nails and ScrewsWhere a belt-mounted magnet helps by trade, how it compares with a magnetic wristband and a pouch, and how to set it up so it doesn't rotate.
How to Light a Campsite: Lantern vs Headlamp vs FlashlightLantern, headlamp or flashlight: how to light a campsite in layers, keep night vision, and power everything on one cable.
Winter Car Emergency Kit: The Checklist and How to Pack ItA winter car emergency kit checklist, how to pack it within reach, light that works in the cold, and what to do if you're stranded.
Buckle Types Explained: Side-Release, Cobra-Style, Ratchet and Quick-ConnectThe five buckle types on belts, packs and pouches: side-release, Cobra-style metal quick-release, ratchet, open-jaw and swivel, and how to keep them working.
College EDC: What to Carry on Campus Every DayA college everyday carry list: laptop backpack, a case for chargers, ID and keys, a light, a second bag for nights, and campus rules to check first.
Night Walk and Dog Walking Essentials: What to Carry After DarkWhat to carry on a night walk or evening dog walk: a light, visibility, phone and keys, a hands-free bag, and habits that keep you seen.
The Ten Essentials for a Day Hike, Packed in a 14L BackpackThe Ten Essentials for day hiking and how to fit them in a 14 to 20 liter pack: what to carry, where it rides, and when 14L is enough.
How Many Lumens Do You Need in an EDC Flashlight?How many lumens you need for everyday carry, task by task: lumens vs candela, flood vs spot, low modes, and what matters more than the number on the box.
Fanny Pack vs Crossbody vs Chest Pack: Which Small Bag Fits Your Everyday CarryWaist pack, crossbody or chest pack? Capacity, comfort and access compared, and which one fits city carry, travel, hiking and fieldwork.