dream gear list

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.

Drysuit

Kokatat Touring Suit Industry‑leading durability for cold‑water expedition paddling.

PFD

Kokatat Centurion Expedition‑grade storage, comfort, and reliability.

2. Sleep System

Sleeping Bags

• Rab Neutrino (cold expeditions) – super warm and down filled so more breathable.
• 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
• The North Face 1‑Person Expedition Tent — another high‑wind option

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 alpha sv bib pants – bombproof with bib so there is no chance of them falling down

Base Layers

Mons Royale Merino — tops and bottoms

Mid‑Layer

Mons Royale — warm, breathable, NZ‑made

Insulation

• Arc’teryx Nuclei (synthetic) – my life saving jacket
• Arc’teryx Down Jacket (dream upgrade) – for dryer climates 

6. Footwear

Camp (Warm Conditions)

Crocs – lightweight and super comfortable.

Camp (Cold Conditions)

Rab Down Booties – warm, light and comfortable

Portage Shoes

Adidas Terrex Hydro Lace (canyoning shoes) Exceptional grip and drainage for long, rough portages.

7. Dry Bags & Storage

Critical Items (electronics, cameras, sleeping bag)

Watershed Drybags — airtight, submersible, expedition‑proof

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.