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Tommy Caldwell is well-known for establishing some of the hardest climbing routes in the country. Back in��January 2015, for example,��he and his partner Kevin Jorgeson made global headlines for becoming the first people to free climb the��Dawn Wall route on Yosemite’s El Capitan.

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Laptop

Technology is a big one. Since I’m an author these days, my goes pretty much everywhere with me. It’s small, durable, and reliable.

Noise-Canceling Headphones

I use . When I am in coffee shops working or trying to sleep in public places, I run a white noise app on my music player. It blocks out all but the most important sounds.

Phone Case

I have dropped more than one phone off big cliffs. I now use a phone case with a clip-on tether made by a company called Beeline.

Portable Battery

The recharger is my go-to for keeping my phone charged. It’s easy to recharge from a solar panel or a wall outlet, and it’s small enough to bring with me wherever I go.

Pens

I also always carry a couple of and a small notebook for jotting down ideas.��

Backcountry Coffee Maker

The and espresso maker is light, clean, and makes super good coffee.

Travel Mug

The is a small insulated mug with a lid. I can’t stand disposable cups, so this mug goes pretty much everywhere with me. Its small size limits my caffeine intake to a reasonable amount. I usually drink Americanos.��

Water Bottle

In the mountains, a is my water bottle and my coffee cup. I also mix my , which I take just about every morning, in here. Its wide mouth allows me to fill it fast from faucets, streams, and stoves. It’s dent-proof and easy to clean. I drink liberally from mountain streams, so I rarely need a bigger bottle when I’m moving fast.

Running Shoes

I always travel with a pair of running shoes to get in a quick run when I can. I like trail runners.

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