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Always plan ahead and have back‐up plans A, B, and C for fieldwork. Remember to stay safe even when pushed for time under challenging circumstances – it could have been much worse than a frozen shoe! When transporting frozen samples, invest in a good cooler with proper insulation, pack it well (i.e. leave no air spaces and put the most important samples at the bottom), and make your own ice blocks that have a large volume to surface area ratio. Finally, do not rely on luck on the day as Gareth did, but instead organise any additional supplies you may need for your sample journey to be a success well ahead of time.