gear that’s actually used.
coffee
to stay
- profitec pro 300 espresso drama. mostly my husband's domain.
- ceado e5p uniform grinds, quiet, financially rude.
- scale survived multiple moves. still accurate.
- ceramic mugs some fit cup holders. standards: low.
- beans currently sipping: wayfarer from the elephant.
to go
- aero press fits next to the dog treats. crucial.
- bean canister enough for a few days of sanity here.
- travel mugs don't leak in the truck. non-negotiable.
- instant coffee out of water and patience solution only.
non-negotiables
backpack
- backpack eagle creek foldable daypack. red. handy.
- uv umbrella rain or shine. non-negotiable outdoors.
- uv sunglasses spy happy lenses. protect the eyes always.
wallet
- chums wallet holds cards, cash, and tiny survival kit.
- nasa pen in the chums. writes anywhere, anytime.
- tick remover weapon against worst fear. in the chums.
- crumpled cash $20 only and always. in the chums wallet.
- ninja wallet original multi-tool. in the chums wallet.
- safety pin normal size. in the chums. fixes things.
- sewing needle with thread. in the chums. field repairs.
- lip balm minty. in the chums. always. essential.
outside
bike
- Salsa Timberjack my main ride. both spicy and fun always.
- Felt DD70 the fatty. favorite any time. she's a beaut.
- cycplus inflator tires, sports balls, optimism included.
hike
- hike shoes dry over cute. whatever fits the terrain.
- camelback hydration for long days. keeps me moving.
- dog bowl collapsible. always in the pack. crucial.
- other handy first aid, snacks, tick kit, the usual.
paddle
- board inflatable. trunk-sized. barely goes out.
- dry bag for keys, snacks, and denial of reality.
- pfd and knife safety first. mildly humiliating. worn.
- other handy leash, sunscreen, hat. the usual suspects.
studio
wandering items
- Blackwing 602 pencils. can't live without good lead here.
- dry pastels for sketching. portable. mess-free enough.
- sketch book paper over screen for certain thoughts here.
- clay for making small things. meditative work.
wishlist
- Felt VR Race maybe next. endurance road bike on the list.
- portable monitor for when laptop screen isn't quite enough.
- full wishlist real gear, affiliate-adjacent. see the rest.
work
remote
- MacBook Pro necessity for remote work. well loved machine.
- Starlink how i stay connected. no matter what's on.
- statology notebook oldschool. everything on paper first always.
- openshock headphones only kind that don't hurt. ears are picky.
stationary
- iMac back on a desktop. feels right again here.
- sit/stand desk can't express it enough. this is a must now.
- audio technica headphones finally. those over-ear ones i talk about.
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