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1. A backpack to hold all of your adventure essentials, like a first aid kit, snacks, a change of clothes, snacks, a flashlight, sunscreen, and maybe some snacks. Just the essentials.
2. A mosquito repeller, because there is literally nothing I hate as much as those pesky little monsters. It basically works by creating an invisible shield of up to 15 feet that will keep icky bugs out of your campsite without using DEET, smelling weird, or using an open flame.
3. A generator for when your definition of "adventure" is actually just glamping, and honestly I feel you on this. This portable bad boy delivers 4,500 starting watts and 3,650 running watts of power. That's *a lot* of episodes of The Office I could watch. Or, I could watch Wild and live vicariously through Reese Witherspoon hiking the PCT.
4. Colombia hiking boots that are literally designed for any adventure you want. They're waterproof, breathable, lightweight, *and* they have non-marking traction, making them perfect for all kinds of terrains and environments.
5. A lounge chair that will basically become your DNC (designated napping chair). It has a multi-position adjustable recline so you can find the ~perfect~ spot for your best naps.
6. A waterproof jacket for those annoyingly rainy hikes you definitely didn't plan for, but at least you're prepared for. Bonus: the cuffs are adjustable to help keep out the cold air while you trek along to the end of the trail. You can do it!
7. A camp cot with a handy little organizer so you can keep all of your belongings nearby and easily accessible. By "belongings" I mean snacks. Just copious amounts of snacks in every pocket.
8. A portable environmental toilet, because hear me out — have you ever actually used community bathrooms at a campsite? Well, don't. Just poop in this toilet. It uses degradable bags that gel waste, neutralizes the stink, and starts the decaying process so it's actually really hygienic.
9. A compressible hammock so you have a place to kick back and relax after a grueling adventurous day out in nature. It's teeechnically big enough for two, but we don't need to tell anyone that, except maybe your dog.
10. A versatile vest that has Omni-Shield tech to repel rain and stains, UPF 50 to protect against the harmful sun rays, *and* hand pockets. Need I say more?
11. A fire starter, because you don't want to embarrass yourself in front of nearby wildlife when you can't even get your fire started, am I right? "Wow, I remember my first outdoor adventure" — the grizzly bear nearby.
12. A rechargeable LED flashlight so you can always have a bright light to shine your way. This flashlight has a waterproof rating, so it can handle even the rainest of adventures *and* you can even charge your phone with it when the light isn't in use.
13. A Lifestraw water bottle to give you instant access to drinkable water basically anywhere you go. This is because of the bottle's two-stage filter system which cleans water of bacteria, impurities, and protozoa. Not me daring all of my friends to drink stinky lake water with this bottle.
14. A four-person tent, even if there is just two of you, so you can have tons of legroom and not have to feel like a bunch of sardines in a can. Don't let it become a new similar phrase: humans in a tent.
15. A tube of seam sealer, because trust me — the last thing you want is to come back to your tent after a long, rainy hike, and notice that the entire shelter (and all of its contents) have gotten soaked. Then you have to dry and pack everything and book a weirdly stinky motel nearby. What? No, this didn't happen to me...
16. A pair of field boots so you can keep your toes dry and warm while you march through swamps and muddy areas. Is it my ideal type of adventure? No. Would I totally wear these for the sake of jumping in mud puddles? Yes. Yes, I would.
17. A bottle of heavy-duty Scotchgard water shield that will make your jackets, boots, shirts, and socks repel moisture and dry way faster. Bonus: you can also use it on your backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, hammocks, and cots.
18. A bottle of water treatment drops so you can kill bacteria using chlorine dioxide and also enhance the taste of your drinking water. This means you can have peace of mind on your next adventure knowing this two-step treatment will give you at least 30 gallons of water. No drinking pee this time, Bear Grylls.
19. A bug-proof LED lantern that will switch from a bright white bulb to an amber bulb that's invisible to bugs. Basically, you won't have to deal with annoying moths and pests that fly around your light for up to 175 hours. Huzzah!
20. And, finally, a hydration pack so you can always have water on you at all times. This bad boy holds up to 100 ounces of water that will keep you hydrated even on your most strenuous adventure. We love a hydrated queen.
You, getting ready for your next outdoor trip:
