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The Bare Necessities (cont.)
Don't leave home without it!

Beat the Cost of Gear | Shop House Brands | Buy Last Year's Stuff | Make a Bid | Gear Essentials | Clothing Essentials | Cooking Essentials | Essential Accessories & Nice To-Haves

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES:

  • compass and map
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • toilet paper and Ziploc (or resealable) bags
  • potty trowel
  • toothbrush/toothpaste
  • first-aid kit
  • pack rain cover and garbage bag
  • bear-bagging cord and storage container

OPTIONAL & NICE TO-HAVES:

  • trekking poles
  • hat
  • sunglasses
  • book, journal, pen
  • camera
  • selection of spices and seasonings
  • tampons
  • contact-lens solutions
  • lip balm
  • sunscreen




Beat the Cost of Gear | Shop House Brands | Buy Last Year's Stuff | Make a Bid | Gear Essentials | Clothing Essentials | Cooking Essentials | Essential Accessories & Nice To-Haves

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