Field Tested: The Origins of the Supply Depot
FIELD REPORT
ORIGINS // STRATEGY // EXECUTION
Preparedness is half the battle.
The days leading up to a race are critical. While most are worrying about f-stops and shutter speeds, I’m running recon. Who are the threats? What are the heat assignments? What is the precise timeline? The gear check is the easy part; the mental load is the real weight.
At major invitationals, the chaos is high-velocity. I used to rely on scattered notes on my phone or a crumpled printout jammed into a pocket, hoping I wouldn’t miss the one heat that mattered. Before Mile City, I realized that approach wasn't sustainable. With heats firing rapidly and elite talent everywhere, I needed a HUD (Heads-Up Display).
I stopped hoping and started planning. I pulled the entry data, organized the elite fields, and built a custom, mobile-optimized "Cheat Sheet" on my site. Suddenly, I wasn't just reacting to the meet; I was ahead of it. I was armed with intel that proved critical when the gun went off.
Then there is the issue of access. Last season, I encountered a paradox common in this industry: Race Directors who demand credentials at meets that don't issue them. They just want a way to quickly identify the guy with the camera on the infield.
My solution was to fabricate my own credentials. I designed a custom high-visibility card, laminated it, and clipped it to my chest. It worked immediately. I took it a step further by adding a QR code linked directly to my Instagram. Now, when an athlete asks for my handle, there is zero friction—scan, follow, done.
ASSET RECOVERY PROTOCOL // ACTIVE. It’s not just a tag; it’s an insurance policy for your gear and identification for you. 30 Mil PVC, high-visibility orange, and a direct link to your comms. Attach it to your bag and if it goes missing, this is how it finds its way home.
I decided to stop keeping these tools to myself. These aren't just "merch"—they are field-tested protocols that solve actual problems.
This weekend, I opened the RM Supply Depot. It’s a collection of goods designed to make you look official, keep your data secure, and ease your mind as you head into the chaos of race day.
