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Male, not a camp counselor here, but here is what I take for a work trip. Only difference between that and a personal trip is I don't take 3 button up shirts, i just wear the one button up and use the merino t shirts as undershirts:

Pictures of my stuff
*I've updated a few things from what is in the pictures

• 3x Van Heusen Traveler button ups (For work)
  
• 1x Icebreaker Button up merino wool shirt (worn)
  
• 1x [Packable down jacket](https://www . amazon . com/gp/product/B01G613V0M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• 2x Wooly merino wool t shirts (1x worn)
  
• 2x Pair wool socks (1x worn)
  
• 1x Makers and Riders 3 season jeans/pants OR
  
• 1x Thunderbolt Original Jeans
  
• 1x Rip Curl Men's Mirage Boardwalk
  
• 1x JBL travel speaker
  
• 1x Shoes*
  
• 1x Amazon FireStick
  
• 1x Lightening to HDMI adapter
  
• 2x Lightening cables
  
• 2x MicroUSB cables
  
• 1x Columbia rain jacket
  
• 1x SeaToSummit hanging bathroom kit, small
  
• 1x battery powered toothbrush
  
• 1x travel toothpaste
  
• 1x SeaToSumit hand soap leafs
  
• 1x shaving razor
  
• 1x Nose/Ear trimmer plus extra batteries
  
• 1x Floss
  
• 1x Axe travel deodorant
  
• 1x Dr Bronners soap
  
• 1x Tea Tree hair and body lotion
  
• 1x travel loofa
  
• 1x Grayl water bottle, empty (OR my Kleen Kanteen, but i'm liking the Grayl for filtering groty tasting hotel water)
  
  The Boardwalk shorts are pretty great since they look like regular shorts, but are quick dry so you can swim in them too.
  I've had the Thunderbolt pants for a few weeks now, and they are amazing. I don't want to wear any other kind of pants now lol! I wear them around town, rock climbing, hanging around the house. I wash them about once a week.
  
  Shoes
  (for work I have some Johnston and Murphy slip on's, but for personal, I'm still experimenting. My feet seem to be the most comfortable in Salomon's. I have some Salomon XA Pro 3D's right now, but I've read that they're not really designed for walking/hiking all day as they are trail runners and the tread can wear out fast in the wrong places. Merrel Moab Ventilator's i wish didn't make my arch's hurt after a whole day of walking because they're a great shoe. I'm going to try some other brands and types, but I'd really try to find one that looks good enough to wear in town and has some outdoor qualities to them)
  
  
  Laptop area
  
  1x Laptop (either work laptop or my Chromebook or Surface3)
  1x laptop charger
  1x HDMI cable
  1x bag of extra AA and AAA batteries
  2x USB drives
  

Traveling with a friend of mine as recent college grads to a few countries in SEA before we make our way through Turkey, Greece, Romania, Germany, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Denmark, and Iceland. That's a fuckton of places, and we purposely squeezed as much shit as we could into 57 days because we don't know any better.

Just a few notes:

• Original packing list
  
• That bundle in the top-left is my rain coat. I wonder if you guys think I can forego that and pick up a poncho over in SEA. Those two elongated-looking things to the right of it are arm warmers.
  
• The lime green bundle you see in the middle of the pic is a Sea to Summit Coolmax Adaptor Liner with Insect Shield. I hear it makes sleeping in hostels just a little bit nicer (plus I intend on using it for future camping trips when I return in May).
  
• I'm leaving for the airport in two days with what you see in the picture as well as the t-shirt, jeans, underwear, socks, and shoes that I'll be wearing. My passport, passport photocopies, and visa photos are all stashed away in a 'hidden' pocket in the bag.
  
• The bag is a Chrome Citizen and a few of you would recommend against it because I'd be killing my shoulder lugging everything around like that. I'd be open to switching my bag out for my Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack, but when I initially packed using that bag, half the bag was still empty...
  
• Camera's a Canon S100, and yes, it's a great pocket camera. If you're thinking of getting one or one of its older/younger siblings, I say go for it. I'll be bringing three batteries and 2 x 32GB SD cards, so we'll see just how far I can go on those two cards without needing to dump any images...
  
  I think I probably left a few things out of the picture that are on my packing list, but oh well. I'm going to say I 'have no idea what I'm doing' since I've never packed for such a long trip before, but I've tried my best thus far. I owe it to this sub for giving me tons of inspiration and help with planning bits of my trip!

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Lemongrass/dp/B005BV8ADM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396914648&sr=8-1&keywords=helium+2

Depends on your size and what color you want, but that's a solid jacket for $104 and free shipping. Note that it's really lightweight (I think pretty much the lightest on the market?) so it doesn't have hand pockets or pit zippers. Works great by me and I don't like pockets on my jackets like that, your mileage may vary.

Most brands, like Mountain Hardwear, North Face, Marmot, etc, will have a $100 jacket with more pockets and stuff, and you should be able to find them for 70 or so.

As a general rule for outdoor stuff, there's no need to pay retail for things. Nearly everything goes on sale, or you can find an equivalent item that does. Plan ahead, like you're doing now, and just wait for a sale. For example, keep an eye out for last year's color and save a ton of money. Buy summer gear during winter sales. that sort of stuff.

You will die in those jackets. Literally.

Here's my winter setup.....

1. Jeep cap. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and it keeps you warm. You can get them at Ragstock for 5$
   
2. A pair of good winter gloves, and a pair of those cheap stretchy winter gloves. Wear the stretchy winter gloves underneath the thick winter gloves. A good tip on whether a pair of gloves are going to be warm, is if you hold a McDonald's cup of ice water tightly against them. If you can feel the cold cup, then they're no good. If you can't, then stay with them.
   
3. Your legs will get cold too, so buy a pair of base layer pants. Maybe double up. Wear them underneath your regular pants.
   
4. Get a good pair of snowpants to go over your regular pants. Again, McDonald's cup of ice water trick.
   
5. Get a base layer shirt to go underneath your regular shirt.
   
6. Get a good, thick jacket. Do the ice water thing for the jacket too. My personal favorite kind of jacket is an ice fishing jacket.
   
7. Ski goggles. Sounds weird, but your eyes will get cold too.
   
8. [A neoprene mask] (https://www.amazon.com/ZANheadgear-WNFM114H-Black-Neoprene-Half/dp/B000LVZVNE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neoprene+mask&qid=1573108443&sr=8-1) . They keep your face warm.
   
9. 2 good pairs of wool socks. Yes, 2. It gets that cold.
   
10. A thick pair of high top skateboard shoes, if you're going to avoid getting winter boots. High top Osiris shoes are good alternatives to winter boots. But you're going to have to get them waterproofed. They're naturally thick.
    
11. Ice cleats.

Help me choose a snowboard/cold weather jacket

Here are the jackets I have saved after many hours of research, all of them have 10k/10k weather resistance.

Non of them are perfect. Some look good, but lack functions while others have functions, but don't look that slick.

My helmet is red, pants are black and my snowboard is white, black and red. Also where I live it gets quite cold in the winter (-30'C), so on the coldest days I would use the jacket to go around the town as well.

O'neil - All the functions, but looks too edgy, no?:
http://www.amazon.de/ONeill-Herren-Skijacke-Sapphire-450015/dp/B00L09WOL8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415970481&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=O%27Neill+Men%27s+PM+Galaxy+Jacket

L1 - Nice looking jacket(I'll forgive the diagonal pockets), unfortunately lacks the skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.dogfunk.com/l1-omen-jacket-mens?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6b21lbi1qYWNrZXQ6MToxOm9tZW4tamFja2V0&skid=LON000N-GRE-S

WLD - Functional and looks ok, not fan of the brown stamp on left pocket :/
http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/WLD-Snowy+Moon+Jacket-301643489-denim+blue+melange/?back=fn4dow

O'neil - Functionality ok, looks too dark, also very "contrasty" pocket zippers: http://www.blue-tomato.com/en-GB/product/O+Neill-Utility+Jacket-301796739-blue+wing+teal/?back=nAUUhA

Foursquare - Looks a bit "adventurous", good functionality+price, doesn't have wrist gaiters, so if I crash in powder snow can get into my sleeves:
http://www.amazon.com/Foursquare-Label-Snowboard-Jacket-Medium/dp/B0053ZPG9C/ref=sr_1_190?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416323344&sr=1-190

DC - Goes well with my helmet, no skipass pocket on the sleeve:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Mens-Axis-Jacket-Medium/dp/B00IJHX4V8/ref=sr_1_19?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324395&sr=1-19

O'neil - Sleeve pocket to high, other than that, looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Snow-Jones-Shell-Medium/dp/B00KQ26N3U/ref=sr_1_51?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-51

DC - Looks ok, but weird design inside the hood:
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Forest-Jacket-Dress-Medium/dp/B00MJ2320C/ref=sr_1_53?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416324921&sr=1-53

I highly recommend this jacket: I’ve had it for two years and I commute daily all through the seasons. It’s a great shell with big vents and waterproof and easy to layer up underneath. Good luck!

Red Ledge Men's Free Rein Parka, Trefoil Green, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGB8ZSO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6dgTDbNQC6D3S

If you're looking for just one coat to keep you warm through the winter, a 3-in-1 coat like this one would be best. This design lets you wear the zip-out liner or shell separately for milder days and then combine the 2 layers for when it's really cold (you'll still want to add some layers under the coat, though).

Personally, I have 3. A lightweight Marmot fleece lined soft-shell jacket similar to this, a London Fog wool car coat similar to this one, and a heavy down North Face parka like this one for those really cold days that are coming. I paid about $75 for each of them by shopping discount stores like Marshall's or finding good off-season sales (the North Face parka was originally $350, I got it at REI for $100 by buying it on clearance in August, then also applied a dividend to bring the price down even more). Wool and down are the best materials to look for, both insulate well.

Help finding a (hopefully) sub-$100 packable rain shell?

I live in SoCal, so warmth isn't usually a necessity, plus I can always add layers underneath. I'm traveling to New Zealand and Australia at the end of October, and want a packable waterproof shell to bring with. Hopefully under $100. I'm looking at the Marmot PreCip Men's Lightweight Waterproof Rain Jacket, Eddie Bauer MEN'S RAINFOIL PACKABLE JACKET, and Marmot Minimalist Men's Lightweight Waterproof Rain Jacket, Gore-TEX with Paclite Technology. Would love any other suggestions. Thank you!

I’m on the hunt for a new winter run jacket myself. Not seeing any solid leads here. I saw on Amazon a decent jacket but I want a front zip pocket for my phone, though this does look like a decent option.

Good luck!

Cool, thanks for the information! Very useful! I found some Arctix jacket and pants on amazon sizing 5XL and they're not that expensive.

I'm thinking in paying for a half a day private lesson that way I won't be too embaressed with delaying others.

Cool, if you see some large guy wearing those jackets https://www.amazon.com/Arctix-Performance-Tundra-Jacket-Visibility/dp/B00V9XMMA8/ref=sr_1_14?s=outdoor-recreation&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1491441494&sr=1-14&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A6028619011&th=1&psc=1 just yell reddit :D

Ok thanks, would you say this a decent (though cheaper-end) jacket?

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https://www.amazon.com/Goodthreads-4-Pocket-Military-Jacket-Depth/dp/B077QTWBLQ/ref=sr_1_49_sspa?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1538519217&sr=1-49-spons&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=field%2Bjacket&th=1&psc=1

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And if so what color would you choose? Like what is easiest to match with?

One of the cheapest (of the "waterproof breathable" "non-disposable/non"emergency") that is relatively light: Marmot Precip

The lightest: Outdoor Research Helium II

A compromise of very light, but still has pockets and pitzips (and what I just bought): Montbell Versalite...sucks that you have to order directly from Montbell....I much prefer getting free shipping and free returns to try on different sizes

Putting the following items up for sale - feel free to PM me with any questions! Prices include shipping!

|Brand|Item|Size|Condition|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|Devold|Nordsjø Crew Neck - Mars Rust|XS|10/10 (NWT)|$220|
|Snow Peak|Wo/Pe Turtleneck Sweater - Black|S|9/10|$95|
|Patagonia|Down Sweater - Fire Red|XS|8/10|$90|
|Topo|Mountain Sweatshirt - Grey|S - fits like an XS|9.5/10|$35|
|Saturdays NYC|Julian Boucle Varsity Jacket - Black|XS|9/10|$140|
|Fjallraven|High Coast Wind Anorak - Navy|XS - fits like a S|9.5/10|$100|
|Battenwear|L/S Pullover - Black|XS|8/10|$60|

Also open to trading the Snow Peak Sweater for an XS if anyone is interested.

I created the info graphic myself in photoshop. I can try to help you find links for all the items if you would like.
Here are some links to the items. I couldn't find links for all of them:

OUTERWEAR:

• Goodthreads Men's Lightweight Military Jacket
  
• LL Bean Mountain Classic Anorak
  
• LL Bean Warm-Up Jacket, Fleece Lined (Green)
  
  TOPS:
  
  
• H&M Sweaters (Grey and Green) Not the exact item but closet I could find.
  
• H&M Flannel (Red and Black)
  
• Various Crewneck Tees (Grey, White, Green, Navy)
  
• Goodthreads Men's Slim-fit Long-Sleeve Solid Oxford Shirt
  
• Goodthreads Men's Slim-fit Long-Sleeve Plaid Herringbone Shirt
  
• Goodthreads Men's Long-Sleeve Lightweight Slub Henley
  
  
  BOTTOMS:
  
  
• GAP Black Jeans
  
• Levi 511 Jeans
  
• American Eagle Slim Chinos
  
  
  SHOES:
  
  
• Golden Fox 6" Boondocker Boots (Brown)
  
• Nike Killshot 2 (Off White)
  
• Clarks Men's Bushacre 2 Chukka Boot
  
• Vans Old Skool
  
  

That looks like some nonsensical Chinesium clothing.

I was looking for a rugged field coat-like jacket on Amazon previously. I think you can find better quality for a similar price. Check out these options I found: 1 2 3 4

https://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Mens-Dolomite-Hoody-Jacket/dp/B01DGGL0BW

https://www.amazon.com/Spyder-142012-025-Mens-Dolomite-Hoody/dp/B00LADEV42

looks like they have good reviews on amazon for below freezing weather. Not going to be the warmest Spyder jacket as its notably cheaper than the others, but seems like it gets the job done

Columbia Tech Attack
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Mens-Attack-Shell-Jacket/dp/B009BLJZMS

Both my wife and I really like this shell - she has the red and I have black in the medium - both of us are 5foot9.

-Long in the arms
-We lasted 4 hours straight in heavy rain and hail without overheating:
http://vimeo.com/108670841
-Looks great in the city and on the trail.

A parka seems too warm, and not very waterproof since you'll be sitting on the snow a lot as a beginner. Go for something thinner and waterproof like an outer shell and layer up underneath. Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Burton-Gore-Tex-Packrite-Jacket-Sauce/dp/B077TD5N4J/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=goretex%2Bshell%2Bjacket&qid=1563312062&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

• Osprey Hornet 46 pack
  
• Outdoor Research Helium 2 jacket
  
• NeoAir Xlite sleeping pad (if you're on the ground)
  
• Big Agnes Fly Creek UL tent or similar.
  
  I'd recommend a down quilt rather than a sleeping bag (for both hammock and tent camping). I'd recommend Enlightened Equipment rather than Amazon.
  
  If you're doing three-season hammocking, you'll need a bottom quilt too, and that's going to add expense, weight, and bulk.
  

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Pewter/dp/B005BV88T8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551190748&sr=8-2&keywords=helium%2BII&th=1&psc=1

20g heavier than a frogg togg