If traveling to over 50 countries and multiple other adventures have taught me anything, it’s you are only as good as your gear and it’s best to be prepared. Which is why I’ve kept a list of which gear and brands are best.

While it’s true you can usually find the things you need on your travels I prefer to spend my trip time doing cool shit not shopping for something I should have remembered to pack. I want to  pack light with quality gear I know I can count on.

I’ve had to learn this lesson the hard way, but my misfortune is your good luck! Below you’ll find how I categorize the different things I’ve learned to bring with me based on the type of trip I am taking.