Gallery: The Gear That Helped Us Survive the Amazon Jungle

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    HH Dry Revolution Base Layer

    Helly Hansen's HH Dry Revolution base layer was breathable and kept rogue bugs from crawling up our sleeves.
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    Desiccant Packs

    Desiccant packs are a must for anyone who works or travels in humid climates. We brought multiple sizes to help keep our electronics and clothes dry.
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    Osprey Xena 85

    The Osprey Xena 85 backpack had plenty of room, including a giant, inner compartment, plus multiple outer pockets and two zipper pouches in the top.
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    Keen Marshall Shoes

    These Keen Marshall shoes were killer for smaller hikes. They're comfortable (regardless of sock type), grippy, and super easy to clean.
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    LowePro DryZone

    Even with all our sensitive gear crammed into it, the LowePro DryZone bag was surprisingly roomy. There was more than enough space to fit four more camera bodies, lenses and flash units attached, straight into the main bag.
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    SealLine Seal Pak

    The SealLine Seal Pak is the reason my reporter's notebooks are still alive and intact. I'd stash them (plus my phone and camera) in this waterproof pack, then take the whole thing for a walk through the jungle.
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    Columbia Aruba Roll-Up

    The Columbia Aruba Roll-Up Pants held up well in the jungle and were quick drying -- even in the so-thick-you-can-drink it rainforest air.
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    Arc'teryx Tecto FL

    The Arcteryx Tecto jacket helped keep the upper half of me (and my backpack) dry during a particularly violent downpour.
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    Black Diamond headlamp

    Black Diamond's Spot and ReVolt headlamps helped us hunt down creepy crawlies and find the bathroom at night.
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    Bug Spray

    This is what happens when you forget to apply bug spray in the Peruvian Amazon.
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