Things I Use

This is the stuff that I use on a daily basis. It’s the foundation of my work in both this vault & my actual work. There are numerous external links to the items mentioned here, but I do not earn any money from them or am sponsored by anyone. I just thought it would be useful to include.

Analog

I believe that every solid analog setup must begin with a good backpack. I have a few, but my number one is my Oakley Peak Rc 18L. I bought it second hand, so I obtained it for a reasonable price. I don’t think I would ever be able to justify such an absurd cost for a backpack that I beat up every day.

I write a lot both digitally & on paper. Whenever I’m on the go or want to flesh out an idea better, I use my Traveler’s Notebook Regular size. I imported mine from Japan before the whole tariff situation. Other things I use it for are brain-dumping, appointment tracking & miscellaneous planning, & work log. For pencils, I use my rOtring 600 with 2B lead. For pens, I’m really enjoying Pilot’s Frixion line up. It seems they have highlighters too. I’ll give them a shot if I ever see them. ^0c4aec

Perhaps it’s silly to include, but given the use that I have given it so far & will continue to give it, I have no choice. I have a black 40oz Owala FreeSip® Water Bottle bottle that I carry with me everywhere I go. I broke the lid so I have a white one (they didn’t have any more black ones in stock) & it doesn’t look the best but it works. Drinking sufficient water has always been a problem for me, so carrying a bottle is nonnegotiable.