equipment$45–120used in 1 side quest
Pochade box with palette
Compact wooden box that holds wet painting panels, integrated palette, and paint tubes in one unit. Eliminates the setup complexity that keeps painters indoors.
What to look for
- 1Holds 9"+ panels vertically—smaller limits your composition options
- 2Removable or wipeable palette that survives oil paint
- 3Magnetic or secure closure that won't pop open in a backpack
- 4Panel holders with adjustable teeth for various canvas thicknesses
Skip
- Cardboard or softwood construction that warps from humidity
- Fixed palettes you can't clean or replace
- Boxes without secure wet-panel storage for the walk home
Used for: Urban sketching sessions · Park and landscape painting · Traveling with wet work · Standing easel-free painting
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
