Tools & Resources

Field-tested references and quick calculators I actually use. These are here to save time, reduce mistakes, and make the next step easier - whether that's in the shop or getting ready for a trip.

SHOP & POWER

Shop math and references

The quick-reference stuff I actually use before cutting, quoting, or ordering material.

Sheet Metal Gauge ReferenceSteel, stainless, and aluminum thickness lookup. Cut List CalculatorPlan cuts, kerf, and scrap before you start. Panel Layout CalculatorLay parts onto sheet stock and see material use. Angle / Miter CalculatorConvert corner angles and miter settings before you cut. Pipe Schedule TableNPS sizes with OD, wall, ID, and weight.

CAMP PREP

Packing, planning, and food

The tools that help before you leave the driveway and once you start packing bins.

Camp MatchGet a ranked shortlist based on drive time, trip style, and the stuff you actually care about. Backpacking ChecklistFocused overnight and weekend trail checklist. Car Camping ChecklistDrive-in camp packing list for shelter, kitchen, and safety. Camp CookbookCamp meals and ingredient lists that travel well. Campground & Dispersed FinderMap-based camping finder and planning reference.

FIELD REFERENCES

Stuff worth knowing out there

Fast field references for the problems that can turn a trip sideways.

Desert Critter HazardsThe fast hazard notes for rattlers, scorpions, bees, and the stuff that can ruin camp. Desert Plant IDCactus, mesquite, palo verde, ocotillo, agave, wildflowers, thorns, and toxic plants.