Coats go in the wardrobe in the study bought for the purpose, or on the newel post, or over the back of a chair, any chair, or in the garage or in the boot, or on the backseat of the car, or ask Mrs N if she’s seen it.
Rucksack on the floor in the kitchen or study or spare room, but rarely the boot. Boots in the boot rack or where I took them off or mysteriously moved. Poles by the front door, back door or in the boot from last time. Tilley on the newel post, kitchen table, any chair or in the boot.
Maps, in the library. Never used.
It is important to have a system I feel.