This is such a fun question @Marshgarsh! Everyone else already mentioned the big top 5s, so beyond my favorite tent, bag, pad, boots, pack, here are my top 5 that I swear by! 1. Small sewing kit with tenacious tape: I have one of those super tiny (3.5"x1.5"x.5", .45oz) sewing kits inside a little plastic hard case that has a bit of string, a few needs and buttons, and a tiny pair of scissors that I added a bit of tenacious tape (I call it duct tape's better half). It has saved so many pieces of gear that have failed on short and long trips! 2. Luci Pro Lux lantern with mobile charging: I consider this a weight splurge, but I really like having the soft glow of my lantern when I'm cooking after a long day. It's especially great for snow camping winter trips when the sun sets so early. And for longer trips it can serve as my charger for my phone, which I only use as my camera, but still needs it. 3. Sea to Summit pocket hand wash: Another little luxury! This biodegradable soap is in little leaves (think like the old Listerine strips), so it packs down small and doesn't leak in anyway. You get 50 leaves in .5oz, so plenty of uses for minimal weight. And it makes it much easier to follow LNT and get yourself a bit cleaner on the trail! 4. Down booties!!! This is really just for shoulder season and snow camping trips, but I love love LOVE my down booties. I've got an old pair from when REI used to make them and they barely weigh anything, but are so much warmer than a pair of heavy mountaineering socks. And you can wear them on the snow and then right into your sleeping bag. True love is down booties. 5. Titanium chopsticks: another reasonably frivolous thing, but high on my list of favorites. I often times still bring my titanium long spoon, but I just love these for cooking, stirring coffee packets and dehydrated meals, and eating all of my Good to Go Yellow Curry (another favorite, serve it over a pack of ramen and you've got a luxury meal for two). Thanks for posting this thread! This was a fun one to get me excited for my next trip! Happy Trails! Rachel
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