What I Bring on Day Hikes in Japan

Gear list:
Montbell hat with neckshade and strap/clip
Sunglasses
SPF50 Sunblock
Headlamp (Couldn’t find exact one I use online, but there are tons of great ones)
Bear bell (They sell these at every hardware and outdoor store in Japan)
Pepper spray
First-aid kit
GoPro Hero 8 Black (
Sony ZV-1 (
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
DJI Smart Controller (
Anker Powercore 1500 Charger (

In terms of water – I really recommend bringing more than you think you’ll need. If you’re out all day and you’re anything like me, you’ll want 2.5 liters or more.

Also- I cannot overstate the usefulness of the YAMAP app on your smartphone. The offline maps, distances, information on bathrooms and water sources, etc. etc. are just invaluable! And it’s free!