 | Outdoor Products Firefly External Frame Pack
Buy new: $69.79 - $69.99 My pack. Good size for the length of trips I do, easily accessible pockets, a pocket for a hydration reservoir, very comfortable and adjustable, and mellow color.
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 | Eureka Solo Backcountry 1 Tent
Buy new: $129.99 My tent. Lightweight, easy to set up, roomy for sleeping in. Not enough room to easily put my pack inside, though.
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 | Slumberjack Tourlite 40F Regular Sleeping bag
Buy new: $55.99 Small and light, as long as it doesn't get to freezing temperatures at night.
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 | Coleman Exponent Hand Shovel
Buy new: $14.73 Lightweight shovel you won't notice until you need it when "nature calls."
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 | Hammer Nutrition Endurolytes Electrolyte Replenishment (120 Capsules)
Buy new: $19.95 I got heat exhaustion and was very glad to have some of these in my first aid kit. I bought this to help prevent exhaustion next time.
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 | Brunton Raptor Foldable Canister Stove with Piezo Ignition
Buy new: $30.49 / Used from: $24.99 Very lightweight. The piezo ignition makes it extremely easy to ignite. No worrying about matches.
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 | Buck 730 X-Tract One Handed Opening Multi-Tool
Buy new: $22.00 - $55.00 One of the best knives I've ever owned. I carry it everywhere. Easy one-handed opening, sharp and strong blade, and just the right mix of tools.
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 | Brunton Lensatic Military Style Sighting Compass
Buy new: $12.94 A compass of some sort is a must, along with a good map. This one is nice and durable.
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 | Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Gear Repair Kit
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $20.99 I haven't needed to use this yet, but I'll be glad to have it if I do. Nothing worse than having unrepairable gear in the middle of nowhere. This kit is lightweight yet surprisingly thorough.
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 | Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pack
Buy new: $24.99 Another kit I hope to never use, but am glad I have. This is a lightweight kit that will fit in your pocket for when things get desperate.
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 | ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad
Buy new: $34.99 - $59.99 A pad is a must for insulating from the cold ground. This one is a good trade off between price and weight.
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 | Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter
Buy new: $61.99 / Used from: $52.99 Purification tablets don't work for me because of thyroid disease. This pump is easy to use, lightweight, and the water tastes great.
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 | Coleman Trekking Pole
Buy new: $15.20 Take some strain off your knees and have a handrail wherever you go. Best purchase I ever made.
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 | Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit
Buy new: $8.39 / Used from: $8.00 Aluminum is cheap and lightweight, albeit easily bent. Pack it right and you won't have a problem. To save even more weight, I've found I don't need the entire kit for the way I cook.
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 | Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight & Watertight .9 International Kit
Buy new: $7.99 - $37.99 First aid kits are a must.
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 | Coleman Fold and Go Camp Pillow (Small, Colors May Vary)
Buy new: $8.96 A comfortable pillow is worth its weight in gold.
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 | Garmin GPS V 19MB Handheld Navigator
A GPS is very useful, but no substitute for being familiar with the area by a good map. This is an ancient one I've had forever. Anything with a lat/long output will work.
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 | Carrand Co. TW300T-6 Chamois With Tube
Buy new: $5.84 A chamois makes an excellent camp towel. It is lightweight and it doesn't get saturated and stop working. You can squeeze it out and it is good as new.
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 | CLC Rain Wear R104 C .10MM PVC Poncho - Camo Large
Buy new: $5.05 Lightweight and cheap, ponchos barely make a dent in your pack, but having one on hand can mean the difference between going home happy and dry or wet and soggy.
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