Gear that actually proved worth the weight

[rovik]

Curious what pieces of gear you’ve found truly worth carrying after spending time in the field. Always interested in real-world experience.

 

[Rizzy]

The large pillow that thermarest makes

 

[CMF]

geese feet

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Swarovski’s

 

[strousek]

REI Flexlite camp chair. Worth the extra 1 pound when you are hunting above tree line and spending all day glassing.

 

[bz_711]

2 high end trekking poles
ultra light camo rain gear

 

[RockAndSage]

15-18x tripod binos.

 

[betelgeuse]

Doesn't weigh much, but I carry a head net and gloves. Nice for napping in field, in the middle of the day, when it is buggy out. Ever try sleeping when the blackflies are biting your hands and face ?

We have a lot of blackflies at certain times in CA. Skeeters too.

 

[Jon Boy]

Helinox chair or similar

 

[lightelk]

A solid amount of fire starters. They have saved me a few times.

 

[betelgeuse]

A solid amount of fire starters. They have saved me a few times.

toilet paper, it's a life saver for starting fires, as well as its intended use

 

[Sinistram]

Collapsible Bog tripod. A total pain in the ass to carry strapped to my pack, but the stability when shooting at.longer ranges makes it worth the effort.

 

[ProRoad]

Mt Sirui glassing tripod. It's the one thing I second guess but then glad I took on a hike. The bino stability is worth the weight.

 

[steelheadmike]

1. Helinox-style chair - makes long glassing sits so much better and really nice to have back at camp.

2. Tarp - great for sun/rain protection while glassing and some place to sit out of the rain at camp rather than being cooped up in the tent.