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What is your top 'non-essential' backpacking gear item ? (lemmy.ml)
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I am looking at creating my backpacking kit. I just wanted to know what people consider their top items in their backpacking kit that might not be considered "essential" (tent, clothes, cookware, etc) or what they'd recommend looking into to improve the (already great) backpacking/camping experience.

Note : alcohol is supposed to be 'non-essential' !

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

How about posting your pack list when you get done and folks can make suggestions? In the meantime, I have a bunch of little trinkets I take with me, but as far as "heavy" or bulking nonessentials I consider worth their weight:

  • backpacking chair for sure
  • pocket chainsaw
  • Jetboil zip: compact, affordable, great for quick boiling to make coffee, tea, oatmeal, noodles, or freeze-dried food (especially so you can stay in the tent longer on cold mornings)
  • shemagh- lots of uses as a scarf, towel, bag, etc
  • Sawyer filter
  • frogg toggs rain suit - cause getting drenched stinks

Here's some small stuff you might not think of that's great to have

  • Paracord
  • sawdust compressed fire starter
  • gorilla tape and zip ties
  • head lamp
  • Moleskin for blisters and hot spots
  • a small towel (if no shemagh-)
  • plastic bags

Happy Trails!!!