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Hot Air Balloon Crewing Supplies
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items I've been crewing for pilots at balloon festivals since 2012. Here are items I'd recommend having when you are out on the field :)
These have been my go-to gloves when I crew at balloon festivals. It's so nice to have my own gloves. I've owned these (but in size M) for a few years now and they've held up well!
Plainsman Premium Cabretta Leather Gloves - L
This is my top favorite fanny pack right now. I love all the pockets and the styles of places to put little things I need when I am out and about. Easy to adjust and, it's washable!
SOLO Hip Pack 2.0
I've loved Snapchat Spectacles since the first gen. It is great to wear them while crewing and document what I am doing, hands free!
Spectacles
Garmin is my go-to GPS. I prefer to use this vs. Google maps because I often need my phone for other things when crewing so having a stand alone GPS to navigate the streets, esp. in areas I am unfamiliar with, has been a lifesaver. And having the add...
Garmin Drive 53 5" GPS with dashcam
I own the first pair of shoes you see pictured. The cushion in them is great and there is plenty of room for my toes to not feel squished. The most comfortable shoes for crewing I'd say
Ghost Max - Cushioned Running Shoes
Get glowy on the field! Not a requirement but adds some extra fun to your look during a night glow
Light Up Shoes
A couple styles of headlamps which include a red light is helpful for night crewing and putting the balloon away
Super Bright LED Headlamps - Fenix Headlamps – Tagged "Red LED"
If you don't want to flash your headlamp into anyone's eyes, I'd suggest this. A pilot friend of mine has one of these and she switched to this because she was blinding people with her headlamp
Glocusent Book Light, 3-Color & 6-Brightness
I just use the clear glass ball but the other colors look fun. I enjoy taking photos of the hot air balloons through the glass ball. They turn out really cool!
LONGWIN 60mm K9 Crystal Glass Ball Sphere
I have this chair in teal! I've owned it for about 5 years now and the chair is holding up well. Its so nice to bring my own chair to ballooning events vs sitting on the ground or at a dirty picnic table for tailgates.
Dual Lock®