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Object Cache

I find myself in a tension between my desire to stay minimal and prepared. After I described my behavior my best friend compared it to a cache from CS, and that mental model stuck with me. This structure implies a nesting, I wouldn't be in my car without my backpack.

L1 Body

Always:

  1. knife
  2. phone
  3. wallet
  4. watch
  5. modl bracelet

Sometimes:

L2 Backpack

Always:

  1. mbp
  2. iPad (mini / pro)
  3. charger + battery
  4. 2-3 usb-c cables
  5. airpods
  6. flashlight
  7. multitool
  8. gum
  9. hand-wipes
  10. summer: packable rain layer / winter: packable down layer

Sometimes:

  • handgun
  • toiletry kit
  • Yeti water bottle (small, medium) * (clear, insulated)
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • water bladder

L3 Truck: 2017 F150 XLT SuperCrew

center console / interior:

under-seat:

in-doors:

  • gloves
  • tiny water bottles
  • towels
  • Poop bags

truck bed (Organized via Molle panels + dry bags):

  • Toiletry Kit & Change of clothes
  • Recovery gear
  • Hand Winch
  • 2 gallons backup fuel
  • 1+ gallon of water
  • Tire inflator
  • snow chains
  • dog bag
    • Extra leash
    • Extra harness
    • Extra treats
    • Poop bags
    • Water bowl