How a rainy layover taught me to pack my toolkit differently
I was on a job in Seattle last month (rainy as always, right?) and got stuck overnight at the airport. My toolkit was a mess from rushing, and I needed a specific wrench for a quick check. Turns out, I'd buried it under a bunch of other stuff. Now, I use color-coded pouches for different tool types, which saves time when you're in a pinch. It's especially handy when traveling between hangars because everything has its place. I learned that keeping things sorted by job type, not just size, makes life easier. So if you're always on the move, give it a shot. It might seem small, but it really cuts down on fumbling around when you're tired or in a hurry.