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photography
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Compact drone I carried on Alta Via 1 — useful for trail photography when you accept the weight and battery trade-offs.
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Gear
Gear reviews
In-depth product reviews from real hikes — specs, trail notes, and who each item suits.
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nutrition
Katadyn BeFree
Soft-bottle filter I carry when refills between huts or camps are limited on the trail.
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backpacks
Decathlon MT500 Air 50+10 L
The pack I actually carried on Alta Via 1. Ventilated back panel and expandable capacity for a week of hut food and layers.
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footwear
La Sportiva TXS GTX
My trail footwear on Alta Via 1. GTX membrane for wet Dolomite mornings without the bulk of a full boot.
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clothing
Rab Microlight Down
Packable down jacket I carried on Alta Via 1 for hut evenings and exposed cols.
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trekking poles
NatureHike Carbon Trekking Poles
Lightweight carbon trekking poles I used on Alta Via 1 — worth the weight on long Dolomite days.
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accessories
Sea to Summit Airlite Towel
Ultralight pack towel I carried on Alta Via 1 for hut showers and quick dry-offs.
clothing
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clothing
Jack Wolfskin Glastal Zip-Off Pants
Zip-off hiking pants I wore on Alta Via 1. Versatile for changing temperatures between cols and valleys.
navigation
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navigation
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro
The watch I wore on Alta Via 1 for navigation, elevation, and daily stats on trail.
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electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
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rain gear
Arc'teryx Beta AR
Hard-shell rain jacket option covered in the HikingWithLee rain jacket guide.
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tents sleep
Nemo Hornet Elite
Lightweight tent option covered in the HikingWithLee hiking tents guide.
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electronics
Apple iPhone 15
Primary trail camera on Alta Via 1 and travel guides — packing-list mention, not a My Gear category product.