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Backpacking with your Ham Radio – Summits on the Air

Sandy W7NRS and I decided to go on a get-away to the San Jacinto’s for a 3-day backpacking trip. We also wanted to hit a Summits on the Air peak while we were there. We got our permits for the Tahquitz zone and made plans to hike up Devils Slide from Idyllwild California. See what gear we took along and how the activation went.

GEAR:
Backpack https://www.rei.com/product/177492/osprey-aether-55-pack-mens
Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3deCWKz
Hammock https://amzn.to/35Gbi4E
Seat Cushion https://amzn.to/3gJLqvj

SHELTER
Tent https://www.rei.com/product/147863/rei-co-op-quarter-dome-sl-2-tent
Groundsheet https://amzn.to/35BWPqH

SLEEP SYSTEM
Pillow https://amzn.to/3vIp7u0
Sleeping Bag Liner https://amzn.to/3qeDOUD
Sleeping Bag *discontinued* https://tinyurl.com/ymhuacy6
Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/2SQgFeX

KITCHEN
Stove https://amzn.to/3cVMmdC
Fuel https://www.rei.com/product/849634/msr-isopro-fuel-canister-39-oz-110g
Pan *Unavailable
Ursack https://amzn.to/35Gc1mo

WATER FILTATION
BeFree Filter https://amzn.to/3zD4geS
Sawyer Mini Filter https://amzn.to/2SHHpyi
Aquimira Drops https://amzn.to/3xyb9fC
Platypus 1L Bottle https://amzn.to/35FuHms

NAVIGATION
Garmin 66i GPS https://amzn.to/3cXU2fn
Garmin Instinct Watch https://amzn.to/3vGVCZK
Compass https://amzn.to/3j0oCJ5

RADIO GEAR
Yeasu FT-817n
Yeasu FT-60R
Battey *Home Brew*
HF Antenna *Home Brew*
VHF/UHF Antenna https://n9taxlabs.com/
20‘ Mast https://www.amazon.com/BW6-Black-Widow-Telescoping-Fishing/dp/B000B5A6WQ

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