My personal dream gear list for expeditions

The equipment I dream of or already use for real expedition environments

1. Kayaking Equipment

kayak

Looksha 4 or 5 from Necky kayaks – comfortable and solid in rough seas.

Spray Skirt

Immersion Research Klingon – Bombproof rand, secure fit, and built for surf, wind, and long crossings. Klingon Empire Bungee Spray Skirt | Immersion Research – Immersion Research

Drysuit

Level Six Fjord drysuit – comfortable and durable for long expeditions – Fjord Dry Suit ♻ – Level Six

PFD

Kokatat Centurion Expedition‑grade storage, comfort, and reliability. – Maximus Centurion Rescue Vest sold w/ Belly Pocket

2. Sleep System

Sleeping Bags

• Rab Expedition series (cold expeditions) – super warm and down filled so more breathable. –Expedition 1000 Down Sleeping Bag (-30C) – Rab® EU
• Sea to Summit Spark Series (space‑critical missions) – insane how much these pack down and still keep warm 

Sleeping Mat

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT – Proven comfort and warmth — used on Patagonia.

Pillow

Sea to Summit Ultralight Pillow -Small, light, and worth its weight every night.

3. Shelter

Tents

• MSR Hubba Hubba 1‑Person — lightweight, fast, efficient
• Hilleberg 1‑Person — bombproof for extreme weather – Hilleberg Soulo BL 4-Season Mountaineering Solo Tent
• The North Face 1‑Person Expedition Tent — another high‑wind option –The North Face Stormbreak 1-Person Tent – Outside Sports

4. Cooking System

Stove

MSR Liquid Fuel Stove Unmatched reliability in wind, rain, and cold.

Cookware

Any lightweight non‑stick pan set Performance > brand. Must be light, compact, and easy to clean.

5. Clothing System

rain layers 

• Arc’teryx alpha sv rain jacket – top model from top brand – well trusted Arc’teryx Men’s Waterproof Alpha SV Jacket Black – Black – Arc’teryx New-Zealand
• Arc’teryx alpha sv bib pants – bombproof with bib so there is no chance of them falling down Arc’teryx Men’s Waterproof Alpha SV Bib Black – Black – Arc’teryx New-Zealand

Base Layers

Mons Royale Merino — tops and bottoms Merino Wool Apparel | Mons Royale New Zealand

Mid‑Layer

Mons Royale — warm, breathable, NZ‑made Merino Wool Apparel | Mons Royale New Zealand

Insulation

• Arc’teryx Nuclei (synthetic) – my life saving jacket Arc’teryx Men’s Weather resistant Nuclei SV Parka Blue – Fluidity – Arc’teryx New-Zealand
• Arc’teryx Down Jacket (dream upgrade) – for dryer climates Arc’teryx Men’s Breathable Cerium SV Hoody Black – Black – Arc’teryx New-Zealand

6. Footwear

Camp (Warm Conditions)

Crocs – lightweight and super comfortable.

Camp (Cold Conditions)

Rab Down Booties – warm, light and comfortable Expedition Down Boots – Rab® EU

Portage Shoes

Adidas Terrex Hydro Lace (canyoning shoes) Exceptional grip and drainage for long, rough portages. Adidas Terrex Hydro_Lace Review | Tested & Rated

7. Dry Bags & Storage

Critical Items (electronics, cameras, sleeping bag)

Watershed Drybags — airtight, submersible, expedition‑proof Home – Watershed Drybags

General Storage

SealLine Dry Bags — durable, reliable, easy to pack

8. Electronics

Camera Body

Canon R5 2– haven’t used this but looks phenomenal for both photo and video 

Lens

• Canon RF 24–105mm – go to day to day
• EF 70-200mm f/2.8L – further shots

Drone

DJI Mavic Mini 5 – used the Mavic 4, this should be even better.

Action Camera

GoPro Mission 1 – haven’t used this but it looks incredible.

Power

Goal Zero Rugged Waterproof Power Banks – were used on the Patagonia trip, heavier but waterproof and durable.

Satellite Comms

Garmin inReach Mini – easy to use as long as your phone has charge.

9. Navigation & Safety

Garmin fenix 7x pro saphire – Game changer for long expeditions and day to day

• Standard marine compass & charts
• Waterproof VHF
• PLB + inReach Mini redundancy
• Basic flare kit
• Solid knife
• Simple, effective repair kit

Reliability > hype.

10. Food System

Primary Meals

Radix 800 kcal range — high‑calorie, clean, efficient

Breakfast (Dream Scenario)

Radix Breakfast every day – breakfasts are delicious, easy and packed with good stuff.