FIELD KIT
THE GEAR
28 items
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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket
Arc'teryx
The shell I reach for when conditions are serious. GORE-TEX Pro and the best pit zips in the business.
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Garmin inReach Mini 2
Garmin
Two-way satellite communicator. Small enough that there's no excuse not to carry it. Non-negotiable for remote terrain.
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Gitzo GT2545T Traveler
Gitzo
Carbon fibre, rock-solid on uneven terrain, and small enough to strap to the outside of a 30L pack. Worth every penny.
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Hilleberg Akto
Hilleberg
One-person tunnel tent that laughs at alpine weather. Heavy for a solo tent, but I've never regretted the margin it gives me.
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Shimoda Explore 40
Shimoda
Camera cube in the bottom, backpacking kit on top. The best hybrid system I've used — doesn't sacrifice one for the other.
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Sony a7R V
Sony
My primary shooter. 61MP sensor handles everything from sweeping ridgeline panoramas to tight wildlife crops without breaking a sweat.
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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony
Go-to wide for dramatic foregrounds and compressed star trails. Absurdly sharp wide open for its focal range.
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Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight .7
Adventure Medical Kits
Comprehensive first aid kit at 218g. Augmented with SAM splint and a tourniquet for technical terrain.
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Anker 737 Power Bank
Anker
140W, 24,000mAh. Tops up the cameras, laptop, and headlamp on multi-day trips. Heavy but worth it for remote shoots.
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Black Diamond Revolt 350
Black Diamond
Rechargeable headlamp with 350 lumens and a red night-vision mode. I carry a spare CR123 backup just in case.
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Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock
Darn Tough
Lifetime guarantee merino. I stopped carrying backup socks once I switched to these.
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DJI Mic 2
DJI
Wireless clip mic for ambient narration and vlog-style field notes. 32-bit float recording means I can fix gain in post.
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Durston X-Mid 2 Pro+
Durston
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Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F
Enlightened Equipment
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Joby GorillaPod 5K
Joby
Wraps around branches, rocks, and tent poles. I bring it whenever the Gitzo stays home.
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Katadyn BeFree 1L
Katadyn
Hollow-fibre filter that screws onto a soft flask. Fast flow rate and weighs almost nothing.
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KS Ultralight Gear KSR 40L
KS Ultralight Gear
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MSR PocketRocket Deluxe
MSR
Integrated igniter, simmer control, and a windscreen that actually works. Morning coffee is non-negotiable.
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NiSi V7 Filter System
NiSi
Polariser, 3-stop and 6-stop ND. The rotating polariser in the holder adapter is a small thing that saves big frustration.
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Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia
Synthetic insulation layers over everything and compresses to nothing. My most-used mid layer by far.
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Peak Design Capture Clip V3
Peak Design
Camera stays on my shoulder strap, accessible in under a second. I won't hike without one.
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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Sigma
My walk-around prime. Brilliant low-light performance and compact enough to not feel like a liability on long days.
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Sony a7C II
Sony
Compact backup body I reach for on technical scrambles where every gram matters. Shares lenses with the R V seamlessly.
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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Sony
Brings distant ridgelines and wildlife into the frame. OSS is a genuine lifesaver at dusk when tripods aren't practical.
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Suunto 9 Baro Titanium
Suunto
Barometric altimeter, multi-day battery, and a build quality that feels like it was designed for actual mountains.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT
Therm-a-Rest
R-value 7.3 in a pad that packs to the size of a water bottle. The crinkling noise at 2am is the only downside.
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Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20°F
Western Mountaineering
Down sleeping bag I've had for eight years. Still lofts perfectly. Best long-term investment in the kit.
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Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L
Zpacks
When I'm going light and leaving the camera cube behind. Sub-600g for a 60L frame pack is still mind-bending to me.