A Trail-Tested Packing List for Your Outdoor Summer Adventures
The list ended up being reasonable. I found I already possessed most of what I'd need for an early-summer paddle through the wilderness. Over the years certain items of functional clothing and gear have entered my rotation and stayed there. They've worn well. They've performed well—but, crucially, they're not trying too hard. Most of these items would (and do) pass for ordinary apparel on city streets or at the beach. They're all eminently packable, whatever your summer travel plans might be.
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