| Hiking Gear |
 | Scarpa women's Vento Gore-Tex liners saved me from wet feet everywhere. Good treads grip all surfaces. An overall comfortable, light, waterproof boot. |
 | Scarpa men's ZG 65 XCR Super grippy tread and Gore-Tex liners were the key to the purchase of these boots. |
 | Clif Bars A better tasting energy bar. |
 | Nalgene wide mouth bottles We have two in blue and sage. Work well with the Pur water filter as tested in New Zealand. |
 | Pur Hiking water filter Lightweight and pumps water fast. After pumping however, the two plastic tubes can be a little troublesome to wrap-up without leaking water all over you. |
 | Marmot men's Cerro Torre waterproof jacket Kept the pouring New Zealand rain at bay. |
 | Umbrella This non-technical piece of gear was essential on most hikes |