 | SealLine EcoSee Clear Dry Bag Buy new: $16.95 - $61.14 I like the clear bags, it's much easier to find you stuff. You won't be able to remember where you put all this crap. Leave gear outside in the rain with no worries. |
 | Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack Buy new: $23.90 - $41.95 I have a couple of these for my sleeping bag and clothes, etc. |
 | Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 - Three Person Tent Buy new: $323.92 Super roomy tent for 2 people. 4.5 lbs packed and tight as a drum. Can fit 3 people but it's tight. Get the gear loft too. |
 | Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight Footprint 3 Person Md: TFFSH3SL. Buy new: $55.00 You can make one out of plastic too. |
 | Big Agnes Nugget 45 Degree PrimaLoft Eco Sleeping Bag Buy new: $167.37 - $225.85 Look it up on backpacker magazine website, they sprayed it with a hose and there were no leaks. I really like the Big Agnes products, and this was my first. |
 | Big Agnes Lost Ranger Sleeping Bag: 15-Degree Down Buy new: $169.95 - $219.95 My cold weather bag, the 650 down is warm and lofty. Put this inside my Nugget and I am good to 0 degrees F. |
 | Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad Buy new: $64.95 - $109.95 Comfy and good for warmer and colder temps. |
 | Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad Buy new: $44.95 - $86.44 My summer pad, lighter then the insulated one. |
 | Big Agnes Big Easy Chair Kit Fairly comfy but very lightweight. Use with the mat above. It's like a lightweight lazy thaty will make the people you are with jealous. |
 | McNett MCN Sil Fix Sil-Nylon kit .5oz Buy new: $8.95 These are tiny little tent and air-pad repair kits. Good for everything I have that might get a hole in it. Duct tape only works so well and leaves a nasty residue. |
 | Black Diamond Apollo Lantern (Ultra White) Buy new: $42.41 Sweet little lantern, plenty of light output. Runs for a long time on a set of batteries. |
 | Petzl E86 PR Tikka XP Headlamp, Red Pretty cool headlamp, has spot and flood function. Really bright and lightweight too. |
 | Petzl E43990 Zippered Pouch for Tikka Series Lights Buy new: $11.00 Case for headlamp above. |
 | Brunton Raptor Foldable Canister Stove with Piezo Ignition Buy new: $27.40 Cheap, not the best BTU output, but cheap! Probably one of the cheapest stoves with Piezo ignition, which is really handy. |
 | GSI Outdoors N Form Ultralight Dualist Cook System Lightweight! I can fit my stove, stove base, and an 8 oz (!!!!) fuel canister inside. |
 | GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Griddle Buy new: $34.42 Cook your bacon and eggs on this over the fire grate. Just like the frypan below, nothing sticks to it. |
 | GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Frypan Buy new: $22.41 - $49.41 You can make primo pancakes with this while you make eggs and bacon on the griddle. So easy to use and clean. Five stars |
 | GSI Outdoors Personal Java Press Buy new: $19.20 You always need good coffee to get you out of your sleeping bag. This is really for "personal" use, with two people you will be loading it up with coffee and water repeatedly. I like the good old stainless percolator, too. |
 | Thermos Nissan 26-Ounce Travel Companion Stainless-Steel Insulated Bottle Buy new: $22.00 / Used from: $14.99 Nice for cooler weather, mid day coffee break is luxury. 26 oz size might be big for some people. |
 | GSI Outdoors Gourmet Backpack Kitchen Buy new: $13.61 All the tools you should need minus a silicone-like spatula. The sponge sucks but is a good starter. You can stuff a lot more stuff into the little mesh bag it comes with, very convenient for holding the rest of your "kitchen". |
 | Sea to Summit Delta Plate Buy new: $7.95 Nice cheap plates, get a couple extra for serving food. |
 | Sea To Summit Folding Bucket Buy new: $22.41 - $26.91 You will always have a lot of water in camp if you have one of these. YOu can use it as a drift sock for your canoe too, which can be very handy for walleye fishing. |
 | SteriPEN Journey Water Purifier Buy new: $89.95 / Used from: $78.99 These are pretty much the best thing ever for purifying "clean" water |
 | NALGENE Tritan Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle Buy new: $6.89 - $17.99 Everyone has one....I know. Still the best |
 | Big Agnes Mountain PrimaLoft Fill Slipper Booty Buy new: $39.95 - $69.19 Slippers for camp. Packs light, warm... |
 | Sea to Summit Pocket Soap (50 Leaves) Buy new: $1.99 Good for everything from dishes to bathing |
 | MSR Packtowl Personal Buy new: $8.96 - $27.95 Go with the large size, it's not huge but just right. |
 | Tekkeon TekCharge Mobile Power and Battery Charger Buy new: $22.30 / Used from: $19.98 Cheapest mobile power source I could find that had a decent rating. I can charge my Lowrance XOG and Blackberry anywhere anytime. |
 | WATCHFUL EYE ALOKSAK BAGS 5" X 4" 3PK Buy new: $8.75 Handy for smokes and cell phones. I made a first aid kit and put it in one of these too. |
 | Granite Gear Map Case Buy new: $10.51 - $35.33 Must have to keep your maps nice. Straps to thwart, very convenient. |
 | Vaughan BS333C Bear Saw with 13-Inch Coarse/Medium Blade Buy new: $21.90 This is the best saw I have ever seen, and you will not find it in the camping section. The saw is two piece so it breaks down into a small package. |
 | Gerber 45905 Camp Axe With Sheath Buy new: $36.32 Nice little axe. Good for pounding your tent pegs, too. The hollow handle seems to make it light. |
 | Gerber G01432 EVO, Titanium Coated, Serrated Edge Knife Buy new: $29.69 Good all-around knife, but the action sucks out of the box. The blade is sharp and holds an edge. Cheap knives are much easier to accidentally part with (lose) then a nice Benchmade or other high quality blade. |
 | Gerber 01471 Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier, with Sheath Buy new: $25.50 Cheapest,nicest multi-tool I have ever seen. I've had one of these for years. |
 | Plano Molding 1819 XXL Wheeled Storage Box Buy new: $42.99 This is what I use to store a lot of stuff on this list in at home along with a lot of other camping gear. I have a couple more for ice fishing and boating crap all stacked up. Prime shipping |
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