Honestly Amazon is kinda annoying about this because there isnt a direct share button right in the cart area. The safest way to handle it without messing up your account is to move everything over to a public wish list or a registry style thing. Its a bit of extra work but it keeps things organized and you dont have to worry about links expiring or anything weird happening. I did this for my last road trip and it worked fine tho it took a few minutes to move each item over. If you want a shortcut though there is a browser extension that makes it way easier. I tried Share-A-Cart a few times and it basically just bundles everything together into a link for you. It feels pretty secure and I havent had any issues with my data being weird. It definitely beats sending twenty different messages on whatsapp lol. Some of my friends use it for grocery lists too and it seems like a decent option if you want to be quick. As for the gear itself just go with Coleman for the basics. You really cant go wrong with their camping stuff especially if youre on a budget. Their stoves and tents are pretty much the standard for Zion or anywhere else. Its better to stick with a big name that has a decent reputation for safety when you are out in the desert and dont want things breaking on you mid-trip. I generally prefer sticking to the reliable basics when I am first starting out with gear.

Managed to check this out from a more technical perspective. While moving items to a list works for some, it actually fails to preserve the carts subtotal and specific item configurations, which is pretty inconvenient when youre trying to stick to a 300 budget. I had a similar issue when I was sourcing components for a custom PC build with a buddy. We kept losing track of the total price as things changed. I found that using Cart To Link was the most efficient solution. It basically takes a snapshot of your cart data and creates a single URL. It keeps the quantities and prices locked in so your friend sees the exact same data points as you do. TL;DR: Use a link generator to maintain data accuracy and avoid manual entry errors for your budget.

just saw this and i gotta say you might want to consider being really careful with those browser extensions. make sure to check what permissions theyre asking for because ive seen some that try to grab your session cookies which is a massive security risk imo. i ran into this exact headache when i was comparing my current setup between amazon and a specialty gear site. the specialty site was way better for actually looking at the technical data and weight specs but sharing the cart was basically impossible. i ended up building a whole spreadsheet just to track the different amperage ratings for my portable power station because i was worried about the draw from my heated blanket. i spent like three days analyzing the discharge curves and weight-to-power ratios before i finally pulled the trigger. im a total geek for those little details tho. anyway im sure you guys will have a blast at zion but yeah.

Late to the party here but if you dont want to manually move every single item to a list, using a browser extension is usually the fastest shortcut. Tools like share amazon canada cart can help you bundle everything into a shareable link so your friend can see the total cost and items in one go. Just be a bit cautious with extensions and check their permissions first to keep your account secure. A couple practical tips for the budget:

• Keep an eye on deals for the small stuff like stove fuel which can add up.
• Check the weight of that tent because Zion gear gets heavy fast if you have to hike it in. Screenshots are always the safest backup if you're worried about privacy... just takes a bit longer to send.

Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!

Building on the earlier suggestion about sharing links, I've been dealing with a similar headache while sourcing parts for a custom solar generator I'm building for my truck. It's a bit of a DIY mess but satisfying when it works out.

• I think there's a workaround where you can move all items to a new list and then share that list link, though I'm not 100% if it keeps the specific quantities or configurations.
• Not sure but I recall reading somewhere that the mobile app handles sharing slightly better than the desktop site, maybe check the sub-menus there?
• IIRC someone told me that just using a simple PDF print of the cart page is the most reliable way to keep the subtotal and item specs visible for your friend without needing an extension. Honestly, I've been pretty satisfied with how my budget is holding up so far. I just started using PriceDropCatch to watch the prices on the 100Ah batteries I need and it already flagged a small discount for me this morning. Definitely makes the DIY process a lot less stressful when you know you're getting a solid deal on gear. Zion is gonna be amazing, hope you guys have a blast!