 | A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) by Bill Bryson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01 What looks like one of the better backpacker travelogues - on our local super-trail.
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 | GARMIN 10-00243-00 Etrex Vista GPS Receiver
Buy new: $143.30 / Used from: $125.00 The one I own. I've only had it for a few days, but it's easy to use!
I plan on using this GPS much more often in the future. I would recommend an updated GPS with High Sensitivity ("H" in the Garmin name) for heavy tree cover but this works fine in most conditions.
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 | Complete Walker III by Colin Fletcher
Buy used from: $0.44 Purchased this used - it's on its way. This has been highly recommended and some reviews have said it's better than the updated edition. At $0.29 used (+S/H) I can't go wrong!
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 | CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir
Buy new: $17.96 - $26.96 Perhaps it's a good pair with my new REI pack with hydration cavety. These seem to be the most rugged.
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 | Silva Guide 426 Compass
Buy new: $15.29 Compass & Map are an important backup!
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 | U.S. Issue Mil-Spec Tritium Illuminated Aluminum Military Lensatic Marching Compass
Buy new: $78.45 Because it's totally cool! Quite pricey, but a keepsake, perhaps.
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 | Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook by Björn Kjellström
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $5.71 You need to know how to use your equipment!! This information might be plentiful online as well...
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 | Leatherman 830682 Charge TTi Titanium Handles Leather Sheath w/ Case
Buy new: $99.99 The serious multi-tool in Titanium!
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 | Moleskine Large Notebook Ruled by Kikke Mbl14
Buy new: $13.36 / Used from: $11.29 A nearly indestructable logbook. I use one now for research and it's indespensible.
The small notebook will save weight, but it's much less pleasing to write in (especially trailside, I can imagine). The large notebook is still small at 5x8" (4.6 oz for the small and 12.2 oz for the large)
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 | Pack Rain Cover - In Your Choice of Sizes
Buy new: $34.99 Size Small for my REI daypack. I don't expect to get caught out, but I'll be prepping for it!
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 | Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter
Buy new: $49.97 Another just-in-case. This will be more of an essential for overnight backpacking.
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 | MINI MAGLITE M2A01H AA Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack, Black
Buy new: $11.83 / Used from: $7.79 Old faithful flashlight! We must have 10 of these around the house already.
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 | SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
Buy new: $11.43 / Used from: $8.99 Rechargeables that keep their charge! This is a must and I'll need to take at least 14 with me (7 in the GPS & Lights and 7 spares). About 1 oz per battery (AA).
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 | Awol on the Appalachian Trail: Second Edition by David Miller
Buy new: $15.95 Another interesting book on the Appalachian Trail!
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