My boots are Merrells, and I also have a pair of Wolverines that I wear quite often.

My pack is a no-name off brand 30L pack, with a water bladder. The rope isn't the cheap plastic rope, it's rated to 300 lbs static but it isn't labeled climbers rope either. Not sure what kind, exactly, but since I don't climb I don't consider that necessary. Just used for assists on steep hills and such, but not real climbing.