The most essential gear is waterproof hiking shoes.

Designed in 1960 as a workingman's shoe, Dr. Martens - especially the 1460 boot - became essential gear for the rebellious and nefarious.

They lighten the ship by cutting off all internal partitions and throwing them out cargo hold; all but the most essential gear.

As for other essential gear, like helmets, he goes without.

Other essential ice-fishing gear includes a bucket for live minnows and a large perforated ladle with which to skim ice chips and newly forming ice from the holes.

I will be leaving for my RTW Trip next year and am looking for advice on essential gear / packing.

Mike continued to assemble what he considered essential gear for the mission until Courtney came down.

And that was to say nothing of the uniforms, field belts and other essential gear they had worn.

When word gets around that Paulsen plans to compete in the Iditarod, the local community rallies behind him by donating money, food, and essential gear.

Hard core variations of the bomber hat are considered to be essential gear (along with the Stormy Kromer cap) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.