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Solo Lighter Company Lighter Multi-Tool (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Multi-tool function combined with a refillable butane lighter distinguish this lightweight product as something unique.
Petzl MyoBelt XP Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market)
Even in normal high output mode the MYOBELT XP will throw a beam 45 meters.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Uber-Mtn Sleeping Pad (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Lightweight four season self-inflating pad.
Outdoor Research NightHaven Shelter (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Palatial bug and rain free area for two people at well under 2 lbs
Integral Designs eVENT Micro Bivy Sack and Overbag (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Two eVENT bivy sacks lighter than South Col.
Integral Designs Primaloft Poncho Liner (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
An insulated poncho, full zip rectangular bag, and a 2-person quilt.
Petzl Tactikka XP Adapt Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market)
Headlamp weighs 59 grams without it's 3 AAA batteries.
Goyot Designs Long Handled Spork and Spatula (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Spoons of a standard length are just not long enough.
Montrail Maui and Kailua Sandals (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Two very light “camp” sandals good enough to do some walking.
MSR Fling Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Two person single wall tent.
Mountain Hardwear Scrambler Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
An 11 oz lightweight pack or tough summit pack/stuff sack. Packs into its hood.
Hilleberg Rajd Tarp Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Lightweight three-season shelter for two.
Hilleberg Kaitum Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Double wall, hoop tent.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max Thermo 3/4 Sleeping Pad (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Insulated blow-up sleeping pad.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max-Thermo-Lite Pad (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Weight shaving full length hybrid self-inflating/inflatable mattress.
Teva X-1 Trail Running Shoes (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A sub-10 ounce trail shoe with excellent ventilation and drainage
MacPac Epic 150 SF Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
19 ounce water-proof 750 fill down sleeping bag.
APA Enterprises Sun UV Monitoring Wristwach (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Monitor the UV Index and predict when you need extra protection
Backpackers Pantry Introduces Cold Rehydrated Meals (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Leave the stove at home and still enjoy a freeze dried pasta dinner.
Inov-8 Mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoes (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A Sub-10 Ounce Trail Running and Hiking Shoe
Titanium Pot GrabberUltralight titanium pot grabber weighing just 4.5 grams.
