What’s In Your “Get Home” Bag These Days?

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What’s In Your “Get Home” Bag These Days?

Lately I’ve been rethinking what I carry in my get home bag—especially after seeing how unpredictable weather’s gotten. I’ve added a lightweight rain poncho, a small Sawyer filter, and some extra local maps (phones can’t always be trusted). Still torn on the value of carrying spare batteries versus a tiny solar charger. How often do you all rotate stuff out, and what have you found
 
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Extra socks and a packable hat became must-haves for me after last spring’s storm. Anyone actually used their solar charger in real conditions yet—did it keep up?
 
Lately I’ve been rethinking what I carry in my get home bag—especially after seeing how unpredictable weather’s gotten. I’ve added a lightweight rain poncho, a small Sawyer filter, and some extra local maps (phones can’t always be trusted). Still torn on the value of carrying spare batteries versus a tiny solar charger. How often do you all rotate stuff out, and what have you found

A lightweight rain poncho is one of my non-negotiables too, especially after that downpour last fall left me soaked. Maps are smart—batteries and apps love to quit just when you need them most. I actually prefer carrying a handful of spare batteries over a tiny solar charger, since