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What is your top 'non-essential' backpacking gear item ? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by myself33@lemmy.ml to c/backpacking@lemmy.ml

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I am looking at creating my backpacking kit. I just wanted to know what people consider their top items in their backpacking kit that might not be considered "essential" (tent, clothes, cookware, etc) or what they'd recommend looking into to improve the (already great) backpacking/camping experience.

Note : alcohol is supposed to be 'non-essential' !

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[–] turboshadowcool@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

I love to take a small carabiner or two, clipped onto the outside of my pack. They've been surprisingly helpful. I also often bring some ziplock bags in different sizes. They're mostly useful on longer hikes.