This isn't an outdoor painting gizmo per se, but it is definitely one of the most money-saving devices I've used - a tube wringer. Gets those last bits out of that expensive tube of cobalt blue very well. They can be purchased from numerous art supply companies and also at http://www.tubewringer.com/index.php. Opt for the heavy duty one - works best on those fat tubes of white paint. Here's the outdoor painting part: when your tube is half empty, reserve it for your outdoor painting kit. Full tubes of most paints are rarely needed, unless you paint like Van Gogh, and you'll carry less weight.
For small plastic containers for transporting solvents, try urine specimen containers. I discovered a barrel of these at a surplus place labeled: "Urine Specimen Jars - 6 / $1.00 - Never Been Used". Check out the fit of the lid if possible; hopefully they are leakproof for all purposes.
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Hey Debra: Great idea! I'll be reading your tips, notions, gimmicks, etc. Perhaps you need some trick that will catapult you into stardom, like Julie/Julia. A painting a day sort of thing.... but whatever it is, I'm all for it.
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I'm about a week away from my website... will let you know
Toothpaste wringers? Okay..I may just give it a shot! I went painting the other day and forgot all my brushes...used just a palette knife and did okay.....good exercise for those who tend towards being overly tight.Unfortunately I put my finished painting in the back of my car where a full water bottle came free from the side pocket of my backpack and rolled numerous times over it... un-beknownst to myself....not really the effect I was looking for. lesson learned: MAKE SURE YOUR WATER BOTTLES ARE SECURELY STASHED AWAY FROM YOUR PAINTINGS WHEN DRIVING.
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