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. Pipe Schedule TableNPS sizes with OD, wall, ID, and weight. Sheet Metal Weight CalculatorEstimate material weight before it becomes a handling problem. Cut List CalculatorPlan cuts, kerf, and scrap before you start. Panel Layout CalculatorLay parts onto sheet stock and see material use.

Camp prep

Packing, planning, and food

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

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

A smaller set of references that actually belong on the site.

Desert Critter HazardsThe fast hazard notes for rattlers, scorpions, bees, and the stuff that can ruin camp. Campground & Dispersed FinderOpen the map and compare camp options instead of guessing blind. Backpacking ChecklistThe focused overnight and weekend trail list.