Let's go on a trip with tents on our backs. Things we used on our Hachijojima trip.

The temperature is rising day by day and the days are gradually getting longer. Just stepping outside is enough to make you feel relaxed, and many of you must be itching to go on a trip somewhere. This is what pushed me to go on a trip to Hachijojima. In this second part, we focus on the gear that supported us on our trip. From transportation, camping, mountain climbing, and running. We will introduce the tools that supported us on this trip, along with our real-life impressions of how they were used.
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Photo_Kanta Nakamura
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto, Shuhei Wakiyama

When it comes to travel backpacks, comfort is the deciding factor.

From left: Nemo Equipment Persist Men's 45L Endless Promise ￥39,600 (Nemo Equipment), Ultimate Direction Fastpack 40 Men's ￥ 33,000 (Ultimate Direction)

Perfect for a camping trip.

“The *Nemo* backpack worked really well for me. The back panel is adjustable with Velcro, which makes it super easy to use. It has a 45-liter capacity, which is perfect for backpacking trips, and it has plenty of pockets, making it very practical. I especially liked being able to store a water bottle in the waist belt and quickly grab my phone whenever I needed it,” (Wakiyama)

It's easy to pack and allows you to move around freely.

“I used a backpack from Ultimate Direction. The stretchy mesh outer pocket is great—you can just throw anything in there (laughs). It’s perfect for traveling light, and I like how it gives off that ”traveling light’ vibe. I also really like the shade of green.” (Yamamoto)