Playing Pokemon Go? You Need the Right Gear
Rule the shopping cart, catch them all.
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A Good Pair of Shoes
You can't round up Pikachus without the right pair of Pikashoes. Somethin’ air-light, cushiony, and vibrant. New Balance's [Fresh Foam Zante V2s](http://www.newbalance.com/women/shoes/running-1/) fit like a dang sock, and they’re nearly as light.
Lots of Battery
*Pokemon Go* drains your battery in about 14 seconds. Double up yer huntin’ time with the [Mophie Space Pack](http://www.mophie.com/shop/space-pack-iphone-6-plus). It’ll also add more storage space for the rolodex of romantic liaisons you’ll meet on the hunt.
Non-Polarized Shades
Depending on your phone, that Charmadonder or Mabberblang will flat-out disappear if you wear polarized shades and tilt the screen sideways. These [Ray-Ban Justin](http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/RB4165%20MALE%20032-justin%20classic-brown/805289527879?category_Id=26308) frames will have you lookin’ all Tom Cruise on the prowl, and you can get ‘em with non-polarized lenses.
Water Bottle
Hydration is your most important weapon on the hunt. [Hydro Flask's](http://www.hydroflask.com/21-oz-standard-mouth#92=59) 21-ounce stainless-steel vacuum-insulated canteen keeps your water---and you---cool for a full day’s trackin’. Bonus: You can probably pour that water on the ground to attract a Magikarp.
Not sure when huntin’ squirrels became passé, but these dang millennials gotta have their Pokemon Go. Like Draw Something or Meerkat, this trend will probably be gone and forgotten in a couple weeks. Till then, here’s the stuff you’ll need in your Go-bag. It’s the same stuff you’d bring on a squirrel hunt.
New Balance01A Good Pair of Shoes
You can't round up Pikachus without the right pair of Pikashoes. Somethin’ air-light, cushiony, and vibrant. New Balance's [Fresh Foam Zante V2s](http://www.newbalance.com/women/shoes/running-1/) fit like a dang sock, and they’re nearly as light.
Mophie02Lots of Battery
*Pokemon Go* drains your battery in about 14 seconds. Double up yer huntin’ time with the [Mophie Space Pack](http://www.mophie.com/shop/space-pack-iphone-6-plus). It’ll also add more storage space for the rolodex of romantic liaisons you’ll meet on the hunt.
Ray-Ban03Non-Polarized Shades
Depending on your phone, that Charmadonder or Mabberblang will flat-out disappear if you wear polarized shades and tilt the screen sideways. These [Ray-Ban Justin](http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/RB4165%20MALE%20032-justin%20classic-brown/805289527879?category_Id=26308) frames will have you lookin’ all Tom Cruise on the prowl, and you can get ‘em with non-polarized lenses.
Hydro Flask04Water Bottle
Hydration is your most important weapon on the hunt. [Hydro Flask's](http://www.hydroflask.com/21-oz-standard-mouth#92=59) 21-ounce stainless-steel vacuum-insulated canteen keeps your water---and you---cool for a full day’s trackin’. Bonus: You can probably pour that water on the ground to attract a Magikarp.
Banana Boat05Sunscreen
The thrill of the hunt is often accompanied by the singe of the skin. Apply some [Banana Boat Spray-On Sunscreen](http://www.bananaboat.com/).
Timbuk206A Good Pack
Can’t very well operate a mobile phone with sunblock-slick hands full of flasks, snacks, and whatnot. Stick it all in this [TimBuk2 Messenger Bag](http://www.timbuk2.com/classic-messenger-bag/116-2-1077.html), which also fits a laptop, a water bottle, and up to five squirrels.
Kiwano07An All-Terrain Hoverboard
Your fake-monster pursuit could take you anywhere: Ravines, junkyards, speed-bump factories, you name it. A [Ko-X All-Terrain Electric Smart Scooter](http://www.kiwano.co/products/ko-x-electric-smart-scooter) can handle any terrain.
Stanley08Booze
A full [Stanley Flask](https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Flask-Black-Size/dp/B006D3PZV2) will keep you warm and loose on the hunt.
Vapium09A Vape
Hey, it's a party. The [Summit Vapium](http://www.vapium.com/) is rugged, so it's waterproof in case you drop it in the river, and it's protected against drops when you slam into a stranger on the sidewalk.
NinjaPo10Snack Food
Japanese game? [Japanese snacks!](https://amzn.com/B018LT8P4O)
Sabre11Pepper Spray
You will need [this](https://amzn.com/B0007VM8UC) when you [get robbed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/pokemon-go-robbery).
TriggerPoint12Foam Roller
A [nice roller](https://www.tptherapy.com/) is good to have when you get home and have [sore legs](http://gizmodo.com/sore-legs-become-pandemic-as-pokemon-go-players-acciden-1783402931).
Getty Images13Condoms
In case you [get laid](http://gizmodo.com/did-you-get-laid-playing-pokemon-go-1783444839).
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Tim Moynihan covers hardware for Gadget Lab, with a concentration on cameras, TVs, Ultra HD video, virtual reality, and the weirdest things he can find. He has 17 years of tech journalism experience, serving as senior editor at PCWorld, homepage editor at CNET, and an online producer at TechTV prior ... Read More
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