I am a sucker for bags and organizers. Not for the reason that my life is organized. Far from it. But I am always searching for some form of organization. That’s maybe why I have this unhealthy obsession. But after using the Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer, I can see how it would fit nicely into my continuing effort to make order out of chaos.
That’s the subject of this week’s video: Field Radio Setup Just Got Better with the BEEFY Organizer. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XnbCFSnppwM
Links and resources
Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer: https://amzn.to/4mcrZv2
Maxpedition Mini Pocket Organizer: https://amzn.to/4c9I549
RJ-45 Splitter: https://amzn.to/4vfUmwp
Pentel Mechanical Pencil: https://amzn.to/4mbdBmI
Sharpie Pen: https://amzn.to/3QonRw4
Field Notes Notebook: https://amzn.to/4ccMV0A
Digirig Digital Interface (FT-891): https://amzn.to/4skqDQi
Bongo Ties: https://amzn.to/4tw3trd
Pocket Flashlight: https://amzn.to/4vfpRXD
Gerber Dime Multitool: https://amzn.to/4edS1vQ
Organization
I’ve had a few successes in organizing my stuff. The most notable is using the Husky Professional 5 Gallon Storage Totes
. I’ve used these for about five years to hold my antennas and other gear and have found them great at keeping everything in its place.
Inside the totes I am using these Amazon Packing Cubes. The small ones work great for holding my assorted antenna ropes and the the medium sized one is perfect for coax.
A big problem I have had is how to keep my antenna parts together, and to prevent the wire antennas from tangling in the storage bin. One thing I am transitioning to are these colorful canvas bankers bags. I can group antenna parts by function and pull out an entire kit without turning it into a mess of wires. I’ve been using them for a few months, but so far, so good.
My final big organizational hack has been the backpack that I store my Yaesu FT-891 in. I prefer a back over hard shell cases because cases are heavy and take up a lot of space. The Osprey 11 Litre Pack I am using holds the transceiver, tuner, analyzer, and Maxpedition Organizer. Plus I can throw the pack over my shoulders and grab an armload of stuff as I go from the vehicle to where I will setup and operate.
Finishing Up
I want to thank everyone that has put up with my low effort content this last month. My side hustle as City of Wausau, WI Alderperson took up a lot of time as I had to fight a contentious reelection bid. But I was successful and will be sitting on the council for one more 2 year term. This is my fifth term and most likely will be my last. While I enjoy local politics, I also feel that you need to give others a chance, so I would rather serve while my heart is in it and help along the next generation of leaders for the city.
I’ve got some great news about Hamvention. The 2026 speaker schedule has been released and I will be doing another presentation this year. You’ll find me in Room 1 on Sunday May 17 at 9:15am doing a talk on POTA Hacks. This will be an interactive forum where I will share my favorite portable operating tips and look for the audience to bring theirs. It should be a lot of fun.
I hope to get you in the log soon.
Michael
KB9VBR
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