Gallery: The Gear That Helped Us Survive the Amazon Jungle
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED01HH Dry Revolution Base Layer
Helly Hansen's HH Dry Revolution base layer was breathable and kept rogue bugs from crawling up our sleeves.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED02Desiccant 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.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED03Osprey 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.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED04Keen Marshall Shoes
These Keen Marshall shoes were killer for smaller hikes. They're comfortable (regardless of sock type), grippy, and super easy to clean.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED05LowePro 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.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED06SealLine 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.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED07Columbia 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.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED08Arc'teryx Tecto FL
The Arcteryx Tecto jacket helped keep the upper half of me (and my backpack) dry during a particularly violent downpour.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED09Black Diamond headlamp
Black Diamond's Spot and ReVolt headlamps helped us hunt down creepy crawlies and find the bathroom at night.
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/WIRED10Bug Spray
This is what happens when you forget to apply bug spray in the Peruvian Amazon.
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