A sleeping Bag
Made with Global Recycle Standard-certified 100 percent recycled nylon, the Honcho Poncho Down is the definition of a wearable sleeping bag. Its shell is DWR-coated for water resistance, and the Responsible Down Standard-certified 650-fill Nikwax Hydrophobic Down means that it will continue to keep you warm even in wet conditions.
When not in use, it packs into its stuff sack.
A blanket
This packable blanket is big enough to cover a Queen-size bed—or the entire second row of passengers of a typical sedan. Its soft-touch materials feel great next to your skin.
A stove-pot combo
The Windburner Duo is an ultra-efficient, nesting camp stove that is capable of fast-boiling water for coffee or dehydrated meals and has enough room in the included 1.8-liter pot to cook a simple meal for two people.
Prepared meals
Backpacker’s Pantry’s freeze-dried meals have a three- to 10-year shelf life, so you can keep them stored in the same box as your other camping gear without worrying whether they’ll go bad soon. Delicious options include three-cheese Mac & Cheese, Pad Thai, Fettuccine Alfredo, and even dessert, such as a blueberry peach crisp.
Hydration drink mixes
When clean water is present in limited quantities, electrolyte drinks come in clutch by quenching thirst more efficiently without requiring the consumption of large quantities of water. Tailwind Nutrition’s Rapid Hydration mixes quick and clear, and come in a variety of flavors.
Shoe Spikes
Wrap these spikes around your shoes for better grip while walking (or running) across wintered-out roads.
Protection for your hands
It’s important to listen to what the fingers of your hands and feet are saying: They’re the parts of your body to feel cold first. When outside, put on a beanie on your head, and a heat-regulating glove for your hands.
Protection for your Head
A Shovel
Made of tough, hard-anodized aluminum, this shovel features a large packable blade, an extendable shaft, and steep sidewalls that dig with greater force and less fatigue. It’s equally effective when you need to make a pit for a fire or when some degree of rescue is needed.
Camping photo by Thirdman
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