Last month on a job in Outer Banks, I had the same sand nightmare. Taping the ends is a game changer, totally saves the connectors from getting clogged. I used to spend an hour just blowing out dust after each run, now it's maybe ten minutes. That electrical tape trick is the only way I get through those crawl spaces without losing my mind.

Following up on @robinson.hannah's point about the snug fit, how do you adjust the hip belt when wearing layers or in cold weather? I've found that too many layers can mess with the belt's placement (and that sweet spot she mentioned). For instance, if the belt slips up, it puts pressure on the lower back instead of the hips. Any tips for keeping it locked in during variable conditions?

That pencil trick from @bennett.vera sounds smart. Does doing the tasks first actually stop you from wanting to redraw everything later?