Essential Gear for Off-Grid Living: Top Supplies to Thrive Beyond the Beaten Path

Supplies for life off the beaten path

1. Pirani/Insulated Tumbler

Designed to make convenience less wasteful and help put a stop to the 500 billion disposable cups wasted around the world each year, this insulated tumbler keeps your drink cool and the planet safe. Skinny-Wall Triple Insulation™ and stainless steel, make it like the classic red solo cup and your favorite insulated cup had a baby, keeping your bev of choice ice cold for 12+ hours, hot for up to 6, with no sweat… literally.

MSRP: $25.95
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2. Arc’teryx/Sabre SV Jacket

Durable and stormproof, this jacket is an outer shell made for demanding terrain and severe conditions. Breathable GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology and hardwearing 100% recycled N100D face fabric combine for ultra-durable weather protection. The brand’s longest jacket, it provides additional coverage, and the StormHood™ adjusts to deliver protection while maintaining peripheral vision.

MSRP: $900.00
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3. Front Runner Outfitters/Wolf Pack Pro

Front Runner’s Wolf Pack Pro is a trail-tested, ultra capable plastic storage box that makes loading, organizing, and transporting all your outdoor gear a breeze. The stackable, highly portable storage bins feature an ultra-secure latching lid making them water- and dust-resistant. Secure them to your roof rack, stack them in your truck bed, or use them inside your vehicle to keep all your gear within arm’s reach.

MSRP: $79.95
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4. Nomadix/National Parks Map Blanket

Celebrate America’s most iconic places with the National Parks Blankets collection! These cozy puffer blankets are designed to adapt to any adventure, keeping you warm wherever you go. From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone National Park, be reminded of all your best adventures and get excited about all the ones to come whenever you snuggle up. Plus, every Nomadix purchase helps protect the great outdoors in partnership with The Conservation Alliance.

MSRP: $99.95
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5. Ignik/Backside XL

The Backside Heated Pad is a portable and controlled heating solution that warms up any surface or seat. Made from 100% recycled fabrics and premium cush foam, it provides next-level warmth and comfort, allowing you to stay cozy outside longer. It also folds for compact storage, fits to any seat, or lays flat to share the heat. With a 10-setting controller that works in tandem with internal heat sensing technology, you can fine-tune heat levels for maximum coziness.

MSRP: $129.99
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Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in TREAD Nov/Dec 2023.