Dan’s Backpack | Osprey Aether 65 XL

This pack helps with the weight. Since I’m not ultralight, I need a pack to carry the volume I need and the weight. This pack carries loads between 30 and 60 lbs. It’s a bit heavy itself, but if it’s 2-3 pounds more than the really lightweight ones… then I just lost 3 pounds in…

Chantal’s Mountain Hardware Phantom 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag

Picked up this bag from Altitude Sports for $539CAD down from $800CAD for Chantal to keep her warm in the mountains. Excellent lightweight bag at only 2 pounds and packs down super small. Excellent bag for her. Phantom™ 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag $ 800.00 CAD Color: Alpine Red / Regular Size One down bag to rule them…

Garmin InReach Mini / GPS / SOS / Satellite Messenger

Paid $329CAD down from $449CAD. It’s a must for any hiker in the backcountry with an SOS button if an accident happens. Using satellite, you are always in touch with emergency responders. You can also use it to communicate with other hikers and also send messages to people back home. Right now, we don’t think…

Chantal’s Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket / Rain-Wind

Wind/Rain Outer Shell: Rab Kinetic Plus Jacket MSP: $299CAD / Paid $141 Manufacturer Specs/Write Up The Women’s Kinetic Plus Jacket is a waterproof lightweight breathable stretch softshell the ideal outer layering piece for a range of mountain activities. Created with Kinetic Rab®’s innovative breakthrough in protection and flexibility this jacket uses our own Proflex™ fabric…

Broad Peak IN Hooded Jacket

Chantal bought an 800-fill down Jacket from Mammut for $258CAD down from $370CAD Light, Warm, Packable Down. The women’s BROAD PEAK IN Hooded Jacket is light, warm, element-shedding and ready for the weekend slopes or the city cold. 800 fill power Responsible Down Standard certified goose down keeps things warm on the inside. Ultra-lightweight Pertex…

Garmin Activity Smartwatch: Instinct

Dan purchased with his own money for $249CAD down from $449CAD from Sail MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT: Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. // ABC SENSORS Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer to monitor the…

Dan’s Jackets+Pants (Rain-Wind-Warmth)

Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket MSP: $219CAD / Purchased for $143CAD Manufacturer Specs/Write Up The men’s Helium II jacket was designed for flash-storm protection when out on an exposed trail. At only 180-grams, this rain shell packs away into its own inner pockets, becoming the size of an apple. It’s made of waterproof and super-breathable…

Chantal+Dan’s (Sun/Wind Protection)

Purchased Outdoor Research Active-Ice Sun Gloves For Both Of Us Ordered these protective sun gloves (UPF 50) to help protect our hands from the sun so we don’t have to apply sunscreen since we will be holding trekking poles. They will help prevent blisters. The Last Hunt had a %50 off sale so picked up a pair…