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

[BlueMarigold]

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

 

[ChrysanthiDream]

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?

 

[TeaTimeTalisman]

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

 

[PrepperLinda65]

Extra socks and a packable hat became must-haves for me after last spring’s storm.

Extra socks make such a difference, especially if you end up walking longer than planned or get caught in a surprise storm. I always stash a dry, cushy pair at the bottom of my bag—cold, wet feet can turn a manageable hike home into a miserable ordeal real fast. The