Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Christmas is coming!

Looking for a gift idea for a Challenge Seeker?  


GEAR:
o Internal or external frame pack
o Sleeping bag – mummy bag rated at least to 25 degrees or colder
o  sleeping pad – preferably a closed cell pad we can use for all seasons
o  lightweight BP-free plastic bowl, cup, spork (can find in camping sections)
o Flashlight w/extra batteries or headlamp (great stocking stuffer!)
o 1 water bottle (stainless steel are best)

CLOTHING:
o Warm hat and gloves
o Hiking boots or lightweight trail shoes
o  (3 pr.) Wool or synthetic socks (smart wool socks work great and don’t itch)
o  Rain gear – pants and jacket, breatheable
o  (1 pr.) long underwear shirt & pants (polypro or smart wool)
o Down filled vest, fleece vest, fleece pull over, wool sweater.
o Sweater
o (2 pr.) Pants synthetic

FUN EXTRAS
o camping towel cloth
o compass, whistle
o hiking poles
o snowshoes
o GPS
o  Pocket knife
o  Subscription to Backpacker Magazine, etc.
o  Digital camera
lightweight eating utensils and bowls

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