My choices for bags, packs, tents and pads change with the seasons. Clothes, hydration and food choices change with the locations. I suppose the only constants are my pocket rocket, knife, first aid kit and my SPOT. SPOT is the passion. It saved a good friend from many serious operations and possibly even death. It's a shame the only #1 item for wilderness camping has to be a modern convenience, but in a pinch, I can make do with everything else.