PackWizard is a platform that allows you to research, compare, and add items to your pack to compare spec and features of gear are researching or gear you own.

The Ten Essentials are the ten items you should always have on you for adventuring, whether it is a short daytrip or a multi-day expedition. This list by REI is one of my favorites for it’s detail. Everyone’s ten essentials are different. This is just a place to start.

The seven Leave No Trace principals are the best practice guidelines to help minimalize and mitigate the impact on nature as we explore.