A. My trusted 100oz CamelBak MULE. Got to have it ! Holds plenty of water and fits like a glove ! Tons of pockets and carrying ability. I'm always trying to improve my stuff and I have yet to come close to this ! Rating 5/5.
B. First Aid Kit / Ibuprofen / Instant Ice pak. Very cheap to put a first aid kit together. I bring the instant ice pak in case I get overheated. There's been a couple of times I wish I would have had it and was on the verge of being in some trouble. No rating. Advice, put your own first aid together. Cheaper and you get exactly what you want.
C. Bushnell Binoculars. Bad ass ! Small with with plenty of distance. Rating 5/5.
D. Gerber folding knife. Love this. You never know. Rating 5/5.
E. Gerber Multitool. I call this my J.I.C. (Just in case !) Rating 5.5
F. RoadID Bracelet. Who I am and who to call when I'm laying on the trail with a rattlesnake wrapped around my face. I wear these whenever I'm hiking or running. Awesome product. Highly recommend. Rating 5/5.
G. Gloves. Definitely ! These are Mechanix M-Pact. Rating 5/5.
H. Kabuda Trek Stick. Antishock. Telescopes to to 50". This one is ok. Very light weight which is nice. Not top of the line, but does the job. Rating 3/5.
I. Things not shown, #1 next to water, CELL PHONE ! Always bring the cell phone.
J. Waist pack. I use the Nathan cellphone pack. Waterproof and sweat proof. Rating 4/5.
K. Being a photographer, I always bring my Canon G9 PowerShot. Put it in a Lowe Pro small case and attach to my CamelBak. Rating 5/5.
L. HAT !
And of course:
M. Salomon Fellraisers. I see I spelled it wrong in the picture, but you get the point. These shoes are extremely lightweight and have incredible gripping power. They are very comfortable. Dry quickly too. I love the Salomon brand. They are pretty pricey, but you can't beat a good pair trail runners. Rating is 4/5.
Anyway, that's about it. Some of these things may seem overkill. But, I'd rather have them and not need them than not have them and need them. Especially since they can just fit in my pack. Have fun out there, stay hydrated, and stay safe. Til the next time !
