Specifications
Approved equipment list. Each item has been field-tested. Links route to supplier for procurement.
Water & Filtration
Sawyer Squeeze Filter 0.1 micron, inline or squeeze bag
Sawyer Squeeze Bags (2) 32 oz, replacement squeeze bags
Shelter & Camp Furniture
Helinox Table One Folding aluminum camp table, ~1.6 lb
Ursack Bear-resistant food storage bag
Pelican Case Hard-sided waterproof storage
Sleep & Comfort
Merino Wool Base Layer Top Long sleeve, dedicated sleep layer
Merino Wool Base Layer Bottom Lightweight, dedicated sleep layer
Merino Wool Socks (3-pack) Hiking weight, retains warmth when wet
Merino Wool Underwear (3-pack) Multi-day wearable, odor resistant
Footwear & Blister Prevention
Crocs (Classic Clog) Camp shoes, let hiking shoes dry overnight
Chacos Camp shoes / stream crossings
Leukotape Blister prevention & treatment tape
Moleskin Blister padding, cut to size
Power & Lighting
Anker 20,000 mAh Battery Pack USB-C, charges all devices 3-4x
Kitchen & Cook System
Mountain House Freeze-Dried Meals 120-140 cal/oz, just-add-water dinners
Backpacker's Pantry Meals 120-140 cal/oz, freeze-dried variety
Justin's Nut Butter Packets 167 cal/oz, single-serve, no utensils
Starbucks Via Instant Coffee One per morning + 2 spares
Liquid IV Electrolyte Mix Critical in desert heat, important everywhere
LMNT Electrolyte Mix Zero sugar, high sodium for active days
Fishing — Rods & Reels
Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight 5'6" Best value quality rod, $50-60
Shakespeare Ugly Stik Carbon Lighter option, $60-80
Plusinno Telescoping Rod Packs to 12-18 in, $20-40
Zebco Roam Telescoping Rod Budget telescoping, $20-40
Pflueger President 1000-2000 Reliable spinning reel, budget
Daiwa Revros 1000-2000 Reliable spinning reel, budget
Fishing — Lures & Terminal
Berkley Gulp! Alive Minnows 1" Scented, deadly on bluegill
Rooster Tail Spinner 1/16 oz Gold and silver blade, panfish
Beetle Spin 1/16 oz Classic panfish lure, very reliable
Zoom Finesse Worm 4" Green pumpkin, watermelon red
Senko-Style Worm 4" Wacky rig on EWG hook
Z-Man TRD 2.5" Ned rig, 1/10 oz mushroom jig head
Rebel Pop-R Size 50 Topwater popper, dawn and dusk
Strike King Bitsy Minnow Search bait crankbait, covers water fast
First Aid & Medical
SAM Splint Moldable emergency splint
ACE Elastic Bandage Compression wrap
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Oral antihistamine, allergic reactions
Zyrtec (Cetirizine) Daily antihistamine
Procurement Notice
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