Favorite Gear in 2005

my favorite peice of gear for 2005 has got to be my montbell clo-up sheet.

sadly this waterproof 50degree synthetic bag is no longer made, but it took me to temperatures in the 15 degree range as well as the summer 50 degree nights. it is not the lightest, at 20oz, so this year I am going to replace it with the 12oz down thermal sheet, but for rainy conditions, I am sre it will find its way back into my pack, I would recomend it for all, but I got the last one mont bell sold. sorry.

runners up are, my golite poncho tarp, and Wrightsock double layer coolmesh socks. and duct tape of course.

I’m actually a little suprised at how much I’ve liked my dri-clime windshirt I grabbed off a sale table at Marmot.

Heheh– I got a Marmot DriClime windshirt in a thrift store for $12 :) I just about live in it.

I got some of the DriClime pants (Ebay) and my only complaint is trying to keep them up. They need belt loops or a built-in belt. I’m going to try suspenders– if they meld with pack straps and belt.

Favorite gear for 2005? Since I returned to hiking after a long abscence, it’s all new and good, but here’s my list of favorites:

Marmot DriClime wind shirt
Vasque Velocity shoes
Marmot Precip rain gear
GoLite Hut 1 tent
GoLite Trek pack
Coleman F1 stove
Playtpus water containers
Black Diamond Switchback Trekking Poles
Mountain Hardwear Convertible Pack Pants
Mountain Hardwear New Tempest SL Glove
Capeline silkweight tee shirt

#1 – Jacks’R’Better No Sniveller Quilt. Perfect weight for Grand Canyon trips and the sarape feature allows me to leave the jacket at home. For hut trips it is a great throw while lounging and warm enough for sleeping. It is a good overbag to extend the 20 degree bag into the winter.

#2 – Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. I still use my hammock and tarp, but this is a well designed tent.

Montane Featherlite windshirt
Smartwool L/S Microweight Crew
SGT Rock’s Ion Stove
Tilley LT6
Henry Shires’ TarpTent Squall