Comments on: 7 Must-Own Backpacking Tools For 2015

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:22:17 +0000

In reply to Donice.

I use bear spray. You should be able to find some good stuff on amazon easily. Hope that helps!

By: Donice

Donice — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:54:10 +0000

I am am 59-year-old Ozarkan who often ventures alone. Wild boars are wicked, and the population is exploding in the Buffalo River Wilderness. I also hike the PCT and AT. Any suggestions for mace?

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:51:39 +0000

In reply to Tonya.

Happy to help Tonya! Have a great time on the TA. That’ll be spectacular. Make sure not to miss my DuskHiker Gear Guide if you’re looking for my most up to date recommendations – https://www.DuskHiker.com/best-backpacking-gear-guide/

Dave

By: Tonya

Tonya — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 20:38:02 +0000

Thanks so much for this list of must have items! My husband and I are new to hiking and going to do the TA late this year or the next. I'm researching gear items at this point. I enjoyed reading your blog:). -Tonya

By: Rae

Rae — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:42:16 +0000

I am in Australia can I purchase these item and how much delivery. Cheers Linda

By: mess

mess — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:51:19 +0000

What about Klymit Static V2 vs. Thermarest, do you have the experience with both to compare?

Thanks

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:25:41 +0000

Dave, consider me subscribed ! Excellent stuff here !

By: CanadianBrad

CanadianBrad — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 01:57:10 +0000

In reply to Holly.

I can second the Sony recommendation. I've got an RX100 II, and it's a pretty solid piece of kit. It's fitted with a Zeiss lens(a real one, not a rebranded knockoff), and the weight is pretty friendly. Honest-to-God DSLR gear is a bad pick for most backcountry excursions, based on weight, bulk, and fragility. I'm not the nicest guy to my gear, and I haven't had to replace this camera since I bought it a couple years ago.

Don't leave your expensive gear in the beating sun, but locked in your trunk, it should be alright unless you parked in direct sunlight in the middle of the desert for days at a time.

By: Christian P

Christian P — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 05:41:53 +0000

These truly are must-haves for backpacking. Thanks for sharing these amazing tools!

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:16:01 +0000

In reply to Holly.

Thanks Holly,

Unfortunately, I’m not really a camera expert. I do LOVE to take photos, but I’m really a novice when it comes to photography. I mostly use point-and-shoot equipment, but I have a really nice point-and-shoot camera with a great photo card. I use the Sony RX100 (http://amzn.to/1FRMv6F) and I absolutely love it. It’s an absolutely fantastic camera that allows me to capture great images while keeping my gear really light and compact. It sounds like your daughter is using DSLR equipment that is a little above my pay grade. Anyway, I hope that helps!

Dave