Selected Hiking Gear

Silva Ranger CL Compass

This winner of the 2003 Backpacker Magazine 's Editors' Choice Gold Award keeps you moving in the right direction! This precise azimuth compass has a sighting mirror for taking accurate and quick bearings--great for serious and avid users. Liquid-filled rotating capsule with anti-static liquid stops needle swing in less than 4 seconds-- sapphire-jeweled needle for friction-free movement. Adjustable declination accounts for difference between true and magnetic north; lanyard key locks adjusted declination into place. Sighting mirror with vee notch allows quick bearing acquisition on landmarks and also folds down to protect compass. Includes a clinometer to measure slope angles- useful to winter travelers to help estimate danger on avalanche-prone slopes. Features luminous points for better viewing, silicon map grippers on base, and meridian lines to help orient compass to map. Uses 0 - 360 degree azimuth scale in 2-degree increments. Includes has a removable 15 inch lanyard (30 inch circumference) with declination adjustment screwdriver. Guaranteed to be accurate -40- +140 degrees Fahrenheit. Meets or exceeds all forest service and military standards.

REI Jungle Juice 100 - Spray Pump

Our low-odor, almost 100% DEET insect repellent now comes with a convenient spray pump applicator for an easy-to-apply, even coating. Field-tested Jungle Juice offers proven effectiveness against bugs for up to 10 hours. Protects exposed skin against mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, deer flies, black flies, stable flies, gnats and fleas. Can be applied to shoes, socks and some clothing.

REI Hiker First Aid Kit

The REI® Hiker is a four-panel, fold-out kit featuring 11 pockets for quick and immediate access to first aid and medical items. Zippered nylon case corrals contents, with hang loops for easy carrying or storage. Comes with ''The Wilderness First Aid Manual'' by Dr. William Forgey for quick reference while on the trail. Wound materials: five 0.75 x 3 inch adhesive bandages, five 1 x 3 inch adhesive bandages, five knuckle elastic bandages, five fingertip elastic. Two 2 x 2 inch gauze pads, 5 x 9 inch abdominal/pressure pad, six butterfly closure strips. Two 4 x 4 inch gauze pads, two 2 x 3 inch non-adherent pads, 2 inch x 4.1 yards stretch gauze roll. Sanidex wipe, four antibacterial wipes, three triple-antibiotic ointment packets, two pvp iodine wipes, three Soothe A Sting wipes. For sprains and blisters: 2-inch elastic bandage, two 3 x 4 inch moleskin, 1 inch x 10 yards porous tape. Medications: four Cetafen Extra®, four Nutralox®, four Proprinal®, two antihistamine, plus two pill vials and two labels. Equipment: 4.5-inch stainless-steel bandage scissors, 3.5-inch splinter forceps, NeoPro latex-free gloves, 3 safety pins, accident report form, pencil.

Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 230g

Pepper spray is designed to drive away bears in the event of an attack. Contains 2% Capsaicin and other Capsaicinoids, red pepper derivatives that affect the eyes and respiratory system, staving off attack. Spray reaches 12 to 30 feet and empties in approximately 7 seconds. Features a safety cap to help prevent accidental discharge. .

REI Storm Proof Matches

These waterproof, windproof matches burn in heavy rain and even while wet! Match will not go out until chemical has burned out, then stick can be doused in water to completely extinguish the fire. Match sticks are 2 3/4 inches long for added safety to keep from burning fingertips. Two boxes of 25 matches each.

Garcia Bear-Resistant Container

Don't feed the bears! This bear-resistant container provides 614 cubic inches of storage to hold your backpacking food. Made from a tough ABS polymer with smooth sides and rounded edges so bears have nothing to grip onto. Stainless-steel locks are easy for humans to open with a coin or screwdriver, but are difficult for bears to open. Includes food-grade plastic bag for wrapping food for storage.

Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit

Use this vacuum pump for the safe extraction of venoms and poisons. Because no blades or knives are needed, the risk of infection is significantly reduced. Small, reusable vacuum pump draws venom from below your skin in one quick motion. Comes with 4 different sized plastic cups for suction to cover various sized stings or bites. Kit includes pump, antiseptic, bandages, razor (for hair removal), and instruction manual.

REI Candle Lantern - Painted

Super easy to use—just slide the glass down and light the exposed candle. Compact lantern is ideal for backpacking use or for home emergency kits. Dripless candle burns up to 10 hours. Spring-loaded system keeps candle at a consistent height. Lantern collapses to 4.25 inches for storage.

REI Insulated Mug

Drink 12 oz. of your favorite beverage from this insulated, spill-resistant mug—great for camping or traveling! Removable lid makes clean-up a snap. Two-ounce increments are marked on outside of mug, doubles as a camp measuring cup.

REI Ti Ware Nonstick Titanium Pot - 1.3 Liter

Our super-lightweight titanium Ti Ware™ cookware features a nonstick coating for even cooking, easy clean-up and excellent durability. Lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum, corrosion-resistant, chemically nonreactive titanium conducts heat efficiently. Extra-thick silicon ceramic coating is superior, passing tests for heat, corrosion, frying and scratch-resistant hardness. Rounded bottom edges offer lots of surface area to the flame and are easy to clean. Curved, silicone-covered handles swing out for a burn-free grip; handles pack flat against pot for compact storage. Marked with 500ml and 1,000ml gradations on side of pot to assist in measuring. Pot rim features a spout for spill-proof pouring; lid features silicon-covered handle to protect hands. Includes nylon stuff sack with drawcord and toggle. Maintain the integrity of coating and pot by avoiding the use of intense concentrated heat that can cause overheating, especially while pot is empty.

Campsuds - 2 oz.

This all-purpose, biodegradable soap in a compact bottle works in hot, cold or salt water to wash just about anything. Just a few drops gives quick, effective suds. Use sparingly in water to clean hands, face, hair, clothing, dishes and anything else that's washable. Convenient dispenser cap ensures that no soap goes to waste. Contains purified water, vegetable-based biodegradable anionic and non-ionic cleaning agents, natural fragrance, oils and germaben.