Keep a searchable record of the items you own so you can find them, avoid duplicate purchases, and reuse them in Sets or Events.
Why use Things?
LinkA Thing represents a physical object you want to keep track of in Kwipoo, whether that is camping gear, home equipment, seasonal storage, or everyday essentials. Things become especially useful once they are tied to real Places and Spots.
- Searchable inventory: Keep a record of what you own in one place.
- Location memory: Assign Things to Spots so you can answer where an item lives without guessing.
- Planning reuse: Reuse the same Things in Sets and Events instead of rebuilding packing lists from scratch.
- Flexible detail: Start with only a name, then add categories, photos, cost, weight, and identifiers over time.
Choose the right add flow
LinkThe Things screen now supports several creation paths depending on how fast or how structured you want the entry process to be.
Add Thing
Link- Use `Add Thing` for the standard entry flow.
- Start with the name, then add the optional details that matter for this item.
Add from Photo
Link- Use `Add from Photo` when a quick visual capture is the fastest way to get the item into Kwipoo.
- This flow is designed for light entry first, with more details added later.
Add Multiple
Link- Use `Add Multiple` when you are entering a batch of related items.
- Lock repeated fields so the next item starts with shared values already filled in.
- Keep moving through the queue with the `Add Next` flow until the batch is done.
Import Things
Link- Use `Import Things` when you already have a list of items outside the app.
- You can paste a line-by-line list or upload a CSV.
- Imports support shared defaults like category, source, visibility, and spot assignment so backfilling goes faster.
tip
Use the simplest flow that gets the item captured
You do not need the full detail set on day one. The app is designed so a saved item can grow richer over time.
Add a single Thing
Link- Open `Things` from the main navigation.
- Use `Add Thing` for the standard form, or open the add-options menu for the other entry modes.
- Enter the required field: `Name`.
- Add optional fields that will help you identify, locate, compare, insure, repair, or repurchase the item later.
- Save the Thing so it appears in your Things collection.
Fields for a Thing
LinkOnly `Name` is required to save a Thing. Several other fields start with defaults, and the rest can be filled in later as your inventory becomes more useful.
| Field | Description | Status | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Primary item name shown in lists, detail views, and search. | Required | Mountain Bike |
| Category | Flexible category used for grouping, filters, summaries, and reuse across the product. | Optional | Camping |
| Brand | Brand or manufacturer name for the item. | Optional | Trek |
| Description | Freeform notes that help identify the item or remember useful context later. | Optional | Bought in 2020, aluminum frame, 21-speed |
| Visibility | Controls who can see the item: Public, Friends Only, or Owner Only. | Defaulted | Friends Only |
| Weight | Used for packing, totals, and planning when weight matters. | Optional | 15.2 |
| Weight Unit | Unit paired with the weight field, using the profile default unless changed. | Defaulted | lb |
| Source | Where or from whom you got the item. | Optional | REI |
| Quantity | How many identical units this entry represents. Starts at 1. | Defaulted | 2 |
| Cost | Purchase price or recorded value for the item. | Optional | $500 |
| Acquisition Date | When you bought or acquired the item. | Optional | 2021-08-15 |
| Condition | Condition score used to describe overall state. Starts at the default midrange value. | Defaulted | 5 - Very Good |
| Model | Model name or model number for the item. | Optional | Marlin 7 |
| Product ID | Product number, UPC, or another identifier separate from serial number. | Optional | UPC-654789 |
| Serial Number | Unique identifier for this specific item. | Optional | SN12345ABC |
Search, group, and summarize your inventory
LinkThe Things page includes a search bar plus a filters panel so you can move between quick lookup and broader inventory analysis.
Search fields
Link- Search by `Name` by default.
- Turn on additional search fields for `Category`, `Description`, `Brand`, or `Source` when you need a broader match.
Grouping options
Link- Group Things by `Category`.
- Group Things by `Brand`.
- Group Things by acquisition `Source`.
Summary options
Link- Use `Count` when you want to know how many Things are in each group.
- Use `Sum of Cost` when you want grouped totals from the cost values you have entered.
View, edit, duplicate, and move Things
LinkOpen any Thing card to view its detail screen. From there you can review item information, update details, check which Sets include it, and manage where it currently lives.
- Edit the Thing when details change.
- Use `Add Similar` when a new item is related but should start with fresh identifying details.
- Use `Duplicate Thing` when you want a copy of an existing entry as the starting point.
- Move the Thing into the correct Spot whenever its real-world location changes.
- Delete the Thing only when you no longer want it tracked in the inventory.
Privacy and visibility
Link- Public: Anyone can see the Thing if your profile is also public.
- Friends Only: Only your Kwipoo friends can view it.
- Owner Only: Visible only to you.
Pro tips
Link- Start with the items you misplace, rebuy, pack often, or lend to other people.
- Use photos for quick capture, but rely on clear names so search stays dependable.
- Add a spot assignment as soon as the item's location matters to you.
- Use Add Multiple or Import when backfilling a large area instead of entering every item one at a time.
- Review categories and costs over time so grouped views stay useful.
Use It In Real Life
Practical guides that use this feature
If you want an example-driven path instead of feature reference alone, start with one of these walkthroughs.
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Families, couples, and roommates
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Continue Exploring
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Reusable groups
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