Hunter uses thisJetboil
Flash Cooking System
An all-in-one canister stove: burner, 1-liter pot and insulated cozy that lock together and pack as one unit. People pick it to boil water for coffee and freeze-dried meals fast, with a push-button start.
Hunter uses thisDeath Wish Coffee
Instant Coffee
Single-serve packets of dark roast instant coffee that mix with hot or cold water. People pick it for a very strong caffeine hit in a flat packet that weighs almost nothing in a pack.
Hunter uses thisMSR
WhisperLite Universal Stove
A hybrid backpacking stove that runs on canister gas, white gas, kerosene or unleaded gasoline. People pick it for long trips, cold weather, travel and emergency kits where fuel choice matters.
Hunter uses thisNEMO
Hornet OSMO 1P Ultralight Tent
Ultralight one-person tent for sleeping solo. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSea to Summit
Comfort Blend Sleeping Bag Liner
Soft stretch liner that adds warmth and keeps the bag clean. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSea to Summit
Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Bowl (Medium)
Collapsible camp bowl that folds flat. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisUCO
Collapsible Camp Cup, 12 oz
Collapsible 12 oz cup for coffee on the trail. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisHelinox
Chair Zero High-Back
Ultralight high-back chair that packs small. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisTREKOLOGY
Aluft 2.0 Inflatable Camping Pillow
Small inflatable pillow for backpacking and travel. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSawyer
MINI Water Filtration System
Palm-size personal water filter. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisBlack Diamond
HotForge Screwgate Carabiner
Locking screwgate carabiner for camp rigging. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSealLine
Waterproof Map Case
See-through waterproof case for maps. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisCopper Cow Coffee
Vanilla Sweetened Condensed Creamer
Shelf-stable creamer packets that sweeten and flavor coffee. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisREI Co-op
Mountain Merino Wool Lightweight Crew Socks
Light merino crew socks for warm-weather hiking. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSierra Dawn
Campsuds Concentrated Soap
Biodegradable all-purpose camp soap. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisGoPro
HERO13 Black Action Camera
Rugged action camera for filming the trip. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisFox 40
Sonik Blast CMG Whistle
Loud pealess emergency whistle. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisCoghlan's
Multi-Spice Shaker (6-in-1)
Six common spices in one flip-top shaker. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisGerber
Multi-Plier 600 (MP600) Multi-Tool
One-hand-open plier multi-tool for camp chores. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisSea to Summit
Spark 30F Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag
Ultralight 3-season down bag that packs very small. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisLevi's
537 Western Bootcut Jeans
Bootcut jeans cut to fit over western boots. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.
Hunter uses thisBrooks
Adrenaline GTS 25 Running Shoes
Supportive cushioned shoe for walking and side hikes. Hunter carried this on his 2026 Philmont Cavalcade trek.