Tech & Entertainment
Dependable and Comfortable Equipment
Get cool stuff.
Kyle should run this one.
3D printers
mobile accessories.
curved monitors, mouse, *virtual reality prductivity
laser engravers.
Must Haves For The Backcountry
General Backpacking Gear, *Lightweight Items (Pack smart, pack light)
Backpacking Backpack ** link osprey
Lightweight Tent
Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad ** link pad, highlight ove r .5 inches thicker, few breaths.
Water Filter ** link Katadyn * link Drew's pouch filter(- Highlight- Screws directly onto classic Nalgene bottle! I bought a brass splice to connect the inlet and "outlet" hoses together- this gives me a 5 ft inlet hose so I can filter while standing. You will want to attach a Nalgene to catch the filtered water; just pour it into your other water reservoirs.
Cooking Stove (Don't forget fuel!) **Jetboil
First Aid kit and know how to perform basics
Clothing/Personal Items
Boots, Socks (bring extra, higher than boots), Clothing, Hat, Sunglasses
Rain Gear EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T NEED IT
Warm Clothing EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T NEED IT. (We suggest several lighter layers with a tough/wind-resistant outer layer)
Anti-Chaff Product (for thighs or groin), Sunscreen, Bug Repellent
Toilet Paper and digging trowell,
Toiletries, Wipes, Medications (Rx, NSAIDs, anti-allergy, anti-diarrheal, etc.)
Feminine Products
Other Items to Consider
Emergency
Solar Power Bank (lighter the better)
Bear Can if needed (these can often be rented from ranger stations)
You didn’t come this far to stop.
Product Highlights
Quality, not quantity
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