Gear
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Also see Purchases for items already purchased and how much they cost.
Think about multiple uses wherever possible
Our REI gift registry is partially a wish list and partially a visual reference
| Legend: | ||
| needed | already have | undecided/en-route/considerations |
Contents |
Maybes
These are items which it would be nice to have if we have enough space to pack them:
- solar shower (would need to buy one)
- hair trimmer (free hair cuts for BB - already own it)
- video camera (loan from Miguel)
Electronics
| item | notes |
|---|---|
| internet cell phone plan |
decided to go with: t-mobile unlimited internet for my laptop through my cell phone as a modem.
razr will cost 149.98 with 12-montnh contract. contract renewed for 12 months from today (2-17-06)
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| cell phone w/ bluetooth | ordered a RAZR from t-mobile - $150 w/ 1-year contract. |
| extra PB battery | extra battery for powerbook - $130 |
| more memory for camera | 1 GB memory stick pro duo - $70 |
| car power adapter for powerbook |
$80 @ apple store; $54 + S&H @ macmall -shady seller?; $57-no S&H @ buy.com |
| 40+ GB mp3 player | Creative zen touch - check fry's return policy. they have it for $270. if i buy it and it won't work with my powerbook and i can take it back to fry's to trade for an ipod, buy it from them. otherwise buy online (pricegrabber?) |
| battery recharger | solar powered battery recharger charges D, C, AA and AAA batteries |
| Area light | LED remote controlled lantern with a battery life of 10,000 hours! |
Tent
| item | notes |
|---|---|
| Tent | this is the best one I've found as of yet. The REI Base Camp 4
some older one's I was considering: Lumbok Winchester |
| Tent Footprint | one is made just for our tent. It will protect our tent. |
Culinary
| item | notes |
|---|---|
| Pots and Pans | here are the pots and pans I REALLY want. GSI Bugaboo Teflon Cookset. May also be able to use camping cookware from Grace. |
| dishes | we've decided on 2 of each: stainless steel enamel plates, bowls, soup bowls, and cups. (best found at army, navy store). Possibly from Karen Jean? |
| knives for cooking & utility | April's Ginsu set |
| Propane stove | Donated by Benjamin's Mom... yay! |
| Cooking accessories | small plastic containers for spices, salt and pepper, biodegradable multipurpose soap, large plastic dish tub for storage and cleaning. biodegradable multipurpose soap |
Sleeping
| item | quan. | notes |
|---|---|---|
| twin size air mattress | 1 | sweet For April's poor back |
| self-inflating mat | 1 | for Benjamin - I want something durable, small to carry, and easy to use. |
| sleeping bags | 2 | Two 20 degree dura loft micron sleeping bags |
| Sleeping bag liner | 1 | Either flannel or (if I can afford it) Thermolite |
| Sleeping bag liner | 1 | Benjamin got a special embroidered one for christmas! |
Clothing
| item | quan. | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking Socks | 3/? | I've done the most researh on our tent and our socks. I've found that REI wool socks are the best quality for the best price (Medium for April and Large for Benjamin). there are 3 different kind of socks we'll need: |
| Clothing - Cold Weather:
(One big thing research has taught me about proper clothing in the outdoors is that cotton is the WORST material to wear. Some of the best being polypropylene, Polyester, wool, nylon and spandex.) | ||
| Warm winter outer shell jacket | 2 | should be “waterproof” and “breathable” with a hood (detachable if possible). The liner should be synthetic fiber like polypropylene or a poly-nylon blend. (an important feature to look for is ample ventilation options such as a full front zips and armpit zippers.) I found one for me and Benjamin at Academy Sports for $69 nearly identical to this one at REI |
| Middle layer – fleece or wool sweaters | Benjamin has several. April? | A very versatile option is a wool zip-up hoody sweater with large hand warmer pockets.
I LOVE this one, but am looking for a much less expensive version. Pink and Brown wool hoody Benjamin has a couple of fleeces, so I don't think he's really interested in getting much more for the cold. (besides he's british *pssht*) |
| Inner Layer | April has, Benjamin needs | thin polypropylene or polyester “thermals” long sleeve or tank tops and bottoms. Mom is going to loan me her really nice thermals. We found some really nice ones at the army navy store for Benjamin. |
| Clothing - Warm Weather: | ||
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Other:
| lockbox | for important things like passports, some cash, etc. |
| file box | plastic, durable file box for bills and other important papers. |
Personal items
| toiletries | they should all be either unscented or scented with a bug repelling scent such as eucalyptus, tea tree, citris, rosemary, citranella or basil. |
| laundry bag | |
| rain gear | two ponchos - repeated below |
| work gloves | |
| hat | Benjamin has one; April needs one summer sun sheild hat |
Medical supplies
| extensive first aid kit | we have 2 kits, including bandages and pills/meds |
| anti-venom kit | |
| bug bite treatment | |
| Bug repellant | Burt's bees - we have at least part of a bottle of this already, and two anti-bug clothing-protection kits |
Survival stuff
| water (2 gals) |
| can of gasoline |
Emergency gear
to carry with us at all times| compass | oh lordy, we have about 5 now |
| map of the area | acquire as needed |
| whistle | |
| emergency blanket | 1 down 1 to go |
| water purification tablets | have 30 - 1 litre each, 4 hour purification time |
| water bottle | have two thermoses and a military canteen |
| rain poncho | we have 2 |
| water-proof matches | |
| 4 safety pins |
Random Items
| rope (medium) | need more? |
| sewing kit | need heavy duty thread? |
| bungee cords | |
| duct tape | |
| cleaning soap | We have 1 small bottle of camp suds. Dr. Bronner's? - 1qt/$13 @ REI |
| solar shower | $20 @ REI |
| tarps (2) | extra tarps for extra weather protection and/or tent repair |
Entertainment
| musical instruments | hand drum, harmonica, guitar |
| books | for reading |
| pen/paper/journal | for writing |
| go | and other compact games? |
| playing cards | Uno, Magic, poker |
| music player | cd player and CDs (April); mp3 player (Benjamin) |
