Honestly, dont feel bad at all! Amazons UI is notoriously tricky for this even though it seems like a basic feature. I love geeking out over gear specs for trips like yours! Since they dont have a native share button, here are the two best ways I usually do it:

• Amazon Wish Lists: You just move everything from the cart to a new list. Its amazing because your friend sees all the technical specs and metadata, but the downside is it doesnt show the real-time cart discounts or tax totals.
• Shareable Cart Extensions: There are some fantastic browser plugins that generate a unique link. Pros: super fast and keeps the budget math accurate. Cons: you both usually have to install it which is a bit of a hurdle for some people. I personally love the list method for hiking gear since you can see the weight and dimensions easily! Check out Smartphone Board if you need to send your Amazon basket to someone else quickly.

Ive planned these trips for years and honestly, just use the Invite to Edit feature on a new list. Over the years, its the only way I stay under budget without the headache.

• Create a fresh gear list
• Hit Invite then View and Edit
• Text him the link It lets your buddy swap in cheaper gear if he finds a better deal. Managed a $350 trek last spring this way... way less messy.

Building on the earlier suggestion, another fantastic technical workaround involves using browser extensions for collaborative shopping! These tools are amazing because they basically bridge the data gap that Amazons native UI lacks. I love how they can sync session data so your buddy sees exactly what you see. Its way more efficient for comparing gear specs and battery capacities, honestly. Check out Smartphone Board if you need to send your Amazon basket to someone else quickly.