I went out and had a good day on the field yesterday, but I ended up having to help a few people between games which inspired this post.

The first piece of the puzzle is to double check everything you’re bringing onto the field is proper setup before you head out. Basics like all the screws for your optics and accessories are tightened down (it’s ok to use loctite too), any gun furniture you’ve swapped is tight, and just a general look around.

The main idea here though is to have a set aside pouch or bag with some basic tools. SAE Allen keys, metric Allen keys, a couple of screwdrivers, flashlight, electrical tape, zipties, and small side cutters (to cut the zipties flush) can fix a number of gear problems quickly. Add in a roll of 550 cord, lighter, and a way to cut the cord, and issues like soft gear needing adjustments can usually be band-aid fixed.

Nobody wants to have a whole day ruined by wobbly gear, and it’s better to have the tools with you than having to rely on finding somebody with them.