Playing Pokemon Go? You Need the Right Gear
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.
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 fit like a dang sock, and they’re nearly as light.
New BalanceLots of Battery
Pokemon Go drains your battery in about 14 seconds. Double up yer huntin’ time with the Mophie Space Pack. It’ll also add more storage space for the rolodex of romantic liaisons you’ll meet on the hunt.
Mophie
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 frames will have you lookin’ all Tom Cruise on the prowl, and you can get ‘em with non-polarized lenses.
Ray-BanWater Bottle
Hydration is your most important weapon on the hunt. Hydro Flask's 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.
Hydro Flask
Sunscreen
The thrill of the hunt is often accompanied by the singe of the skin. Apply some Banana Boat Spray-On Sunscreen.
Banana BoatA 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, which also fits a laptop, a water bottle, and up to five squirrels.
Timbuk2
An 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 can handle any terrain.
KiwanoBooze
A full Stanley Flask will keep you warm and loose on the hunt.
Stanley
A Vape
Hey, it's a party. The Summit Vapium 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.
VapiumSnack Food
Japanese game? Japanese snacks!
NinjaPo
Pepper Spray
You will need this when you get robbed.
SabreFoam Roller
A nice roller is good to have when you get home and have sore legs.
TriggerPoint
Condoms
In case you get laid.
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