Check out my full outdoor gouache setup:

Blue Lake, Idaho | Summer, 2025

This trip to Blue Lake, Idaho was all about gouache and testing out my new gear! My “hybrid” gouache plein air setup worked great! Simple, quick, and gave me plenty of room to develop ideas on location. Enjoy!

Here are links for the gear I used on this trip:

1. My new backpack was the best purchase!!!!! Osprey Aura LT 50 

2. EDGE Medium Paintbook (Flipped around with magnetic side trays)

3. HDPE 1/8” plastic, cut to size (purchase on Amazon)

4. I used these clips a ton! (found at Home Depot)

5. Magnets (Amazon)

6. Gouache Paint Box (Amazon)

7. Manfrotto Travel Tripod (Amazon)

8. 5-Gallon Collapsible Jug of Water at Car (Amazon)

9. Portable Water Container (Amazon)