Can I keep my companion's equipment after a storyline death?

Question

During the Deep Roads Expedition, the following event occurs:

Carver died, taking all of the equipment he had on him.

Do I have any chance for recovering any of it?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, you do not. You lose everything unless you made sure to unequip them before the event occurs. The Wikia confirms this:

Note: You will lose all equipment held by either party member, so be sure to take any equipment you'd like to keep from them before leaving.