In-Person Wilderness Equipment

Sleeping bags are rated by temperature. (If the one you're looking at isn't, definitely don't take it.) For FOP, bags should be warm to at least 20 degrees and should have 4-6 inches of loft (thickness when laid on the ground). Please note that...

Exact pack type and volume depends on the individual using it. Most folks prefer an internal frame pack. For FOP, an internal frame pack should be somewhere between 55L and 80L (smaller people can use a smaller size). Check out our backpack advice for...

Shower in it. Seriously, we aren't kidding! Did you get wet? E-mail us pictures of you in your raingear in the shower, and we'll really know you've done your research!