Create the Ultimate Base Camp with Must-have Gear and Outdoor Essentials

Survivor mentality.

Aēsop Resurrection rinse-free hand wash

$10

Yeti Rambler 26-ounce water bottle with chug cap in graphite

$45

West Marine in Hermosa Beach

westmarine.com

Pendleton Yakima Camp blanket

$169

McKenna’s Pendleton in Lomita

mckennaspendleton.com

SureFire G2X Pro-Dual Output flashlight

$70

REI in Manhattan Beach

Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission in khaki green

$5,835

Morgan’s Jewelers in Torrance

morgansjewelers.com

Hoka One One Men’s Kaha Gore-Tex hiking boot

$220

REI in Manhattan Beach

Kelty Dirt Motel 2 tent

$260

REI in Manhattan Beach

Field Notes National Park series

$13 for pack of three

Stars and Stripes in Torrance

starsandstripes.la

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