Group Things into reusable Sets so recurring trips, routines, outfits, and gear kits are easier to rebuild.
Why use Sets?
LinkA Set is a reusable grouping of Things that you often use together. A single Thing can belong to multiple Sets, which makes Sets useful for travel, hobbies, recurring routines, seasonal kits, or any setup you rebuild again and again.
- Faster planning: Reuse a saved grouping instead of remembering every item manually.
- Clearer structure: Break a larger Set into categories so it stays easier to scan.
- Automatic totals: Review total weight and total cost from the Things already assigned.
- Shareable setups: Visibility controls let you keep a Set private or share it more broadly.
Add a Set
Link- Open `Things` from the main navigation.
- Switch to the `Sets` view.
- Use `Add Set`.
- Enter the required field: `Name`.
- Add optional `Description`, `Type`, and `Visibility` values if they help.
- Save the Set so it appears in your reusable set list.
Fields for a Set
LinkOnly `Name` is required. The form's `Type` field stores the broad category or use case for the Set, such as travel, outfit, sport, or everyday carry.
| Field | Description | Status | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Name for the reusable set. | Required | Winter Camping Kit |
| Description | Context, intent, or notes for the set. | Optional | Gear for 3-4 day trips |
| Type | Freeform set type or purpose. | Optional | Travel |
| Visibility | Controls who can see the set: Public, Friends Only, or Owner Only. | Defaulted | Friends Only |
Build the Set with categories
LinkThe current Set detail workflow is category-driven. Categories act as sections inside the Set so you can group related Things together instead of dumping everything into one long list.
- Use `Add Category` from the Set detail view to create a new section inside the Set.
- Give each category a label that reflects how you naturally think about the gear, such as Clothing, Cooking, Camera, or Safety.
- Keep the number of categories small enough that the Set is still easy to review quickly.
Assign Things to a Set
LinkAssign to the whole Set
Link- Open the Set menu in the top right.
- Use `Assign Thing(s)`.
- Select available Things or existing Sets from the selector drawer.
- When you assign at the full-Set level, Kwipoo automatically creates missing categories based on the assigned Things.
Assign to a specific category
Link- Open the target category inside the Set.
- Use `Assign Thing(s)` for that category row.
- Select the Things or Sets that belong in that section.
- New Things created from that flow inherit the category context automatically.
tip
Whole-set assignment is the fastest way to bootstrap structure
If you already categorized your Things well, assigning to the Set first lets Kwipoo create the category sections for you.
Edit and clean up a Set
LinkOpen a Set to review its description, totals, and category sections. The detail view also includes edit controls for the Set itself plus an edit mode for category cleanup.
- Use the pencil action to edit the Set name, description, type, or visibility.
- Use the trash action to delete the Set when you no longer need it.
- Turn on `Edit Mode` from the Set menu when you want to edit or delete categories, or remove individual Things from category rows.
- Deleting a Set does not delete the Things inside it.
Review total weight and total cost
LinkEach Set detail screen includes an Additional Information panel that summarizes the Things currently assigned to the Set.
- Total Weight: The sum of Thing weights using your current default weight unit.
- Total Cost: The combined recorded cost of the Things in the Set.
Privacy and visibility
Link- Public: Anyone can see this Set if your profile is public.
- Friends Only: Only your Kwipoo friends can see the Set.
- Owner Only: The Set is visible only to you.
Pro tips
Link- Use Sets for recurring jobs like travel, work kits, outdoor activities, or outfits you rebuild often.
- Let category sections mirror the way you actually pack or check the Set in real life.
- Assign an existing Set into another Set when you want to reuse a bundle of Things quickly.
- Keep weights and costs current if you use Sets for travel decisions or budgeting.
Use It In Real Life
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