Gear Closet
The gear our family actually packs — and the lists we pack it from.
Packing lists
Standard list
Summer Car Camping
Everything for a comfy weekend at a drive-in campsite with the family.
Standard list
Summer Backpacking
Lightweight essentials for warm-weather nights on the trail.
Standard list
Winter Car Camping
Staying warm at the campsite when temps drop.
Standard list
Winter Backpacking
Cold-weather backcountry kit.
Standard list
Cabin Trip
Packing light for a cabin getaway.
The closet
First Aid, Navigation, & Essentials
Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Black Diamond · 18 oz
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Sleep System
Burrow 30 Degree Top Quilt
Hammock Gear · 18.5 oz
This quilt is exceptionally warm, very packable, and lightweight. Plus, it doesn't break the bank.
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Packing
Crestrail 70 Pack
REI · 78 oz
Big enough for a longer or winter backpacking trip, comfortable.
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Packing
Flash 55 Pack
REI · 42 oz
Comfortable, versatile, and lightweight. With just enough space for an average backpacking trip.
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Sleep System
Phoenix 40 Econ Underquilt
Hammock Gear · 13.5 oz
Perfect for summer and shoulder season hangs when temps don't plummet. This is warm, light, and packable.
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