Absolutely love this tent. Bathtub floor helps keep the outside water out, and the ventalation keeps the condensation to almost nothing. Plenty weatherproof (tested!) as well. At 5lbs 12oz though it's a bit much for solo hiking.

I'll admit this mostly just looked cool and that's probably the first reason why I got it. I rarely bring this and I'd recommend a saw for campsite/camp fire uses, but this has been extremely effective for bushwacking.

Needs no explination. Fuel for your stove (see the stove description).

This stove is AWESOME. Don't bother with self igniting as matches/lighter works just find under all conditoins and weigh less (and are less expensive). This little guy will turn red hot in about 30 seconds, and will boil water so hard it shakes and rattles the pot in about 3 minutes.

Nothing makes the trip miserable like a wet sleeping bag. DONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU. These bags both waterproof (but don't go swimming) and compress their contents.

A great multi-tool. The knife keeps a good edge, it doesn't weigh too much, and the vice grips are more useful than I ever thought they'd be. Doesn't have a can opener which is the only draw back.

walking sticks make a bigger difference than you'd think. I never had a decent pair in boyscouts, but now you I see all the Thru-hikers with a pair. They will save your knees and your back, and give your hands something to do. You don't need to go expensive here, these will do just fine.

You absolutely need rope. This stuff is light and strong. Don't rappel with it, but it's great for gear. I also don't cut mine beyond 50 feet.

Gore-Tex boots are awesome. You can definitely get by with any other sturdy shoe, as long as it has good ankle support, but when it comes to comfort, durability, and water-resistance, there ain't nothing like it.

If you get into an emergency situation, getting someone else's attention is the most important step in getting out of the woods. If you're in a clear area, nothing beats the power of the sun. Simply stand facing the sun and aim the hole in the mirror whever you want to signal, and wiggle the mirror. You also need a whistle for night/incliment weather.

Smartwool socks are amazing. For cold weather hikes you'll really wish you had wool socks right about when your toes go numb. These socks work great summer or winter and I bring three pair on any multi-night trek.