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The ultimate base layer
Clothing Systems Smartwool Merino 150 L/S Crew (medium)
Rating: 4.67 / 5.00 by Mikaela MacKenzie June 29, 2021
Comfortable, Durable and only 20+ ounces, Zpacks Arc Blast Backpack
Packing Systems ZPacks Arc Blast Backpack (size M)
Rating: 4.83 / 5.00 by Bob Fink June 29, 2021
Best value in insulation
Sleep Systems Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt (30 deg F, standard length, wide width, sewn footbox, 800 fp down, ground pad attachment kit)
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by Marcus June 29, 2021
My “go to” top quilt
Sleep Systems Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt (900 FP Downtek Down, 20 Degree F, size R/R, 20d outer and 10d inner fabrics)
Rating: 4.50 / 5.00 by Benjamin Suttles June 27, 2021
Still have that bad taste in my mouth
Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles (per pair)
Rating: 3.17 / 5.00 by Bill (L.Dog) Garlinghouse June 27, 2021
A counterpoint review of the LT5 trekking poles
Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles (per pair)
Rating: 3.00 / 5.00 by Ryan Jordan June 25, 2021
Great Collapsible Trekking Pole
Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles (per pair)
Rating: 4.00 / 5.00 by Manfred June 25, 2021
Tarptent Protrail Li – Almost A Perfect Tent
Trekking Pole Tents Tarptent Protrail Li Tent (std config w/no poles)
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by Baosito June 21, 2021
UberLite has Uber Issues
Sleeping Pads Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Uberlite Sleeping Pad (short length, standard width)
Rating: 2.50 / 5.00 by Mike Bridan June 21, 2021
Great lightweight hiking pole
Trekking Poles Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles (per pair)
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by mike abrusci June 18, 2021
An ultralight tenkara rod with a very high level of finesse
Fishing Tenkara Rhodo Fishing Rod
Rating: 4.83 / 5.00 by Ryan Jordan June 2, 2021
Great all-around down jacket for chilly backpacking
Insulation - High Loft Down Feathered Friends EOS Down Jacket (Men's size medium (fits true to size for me))
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by Mark Wetherington May 26, 2021
Very bright, long-lasting charge, no dimming feature
Headlamps and Flashlights Petzl Actik Core 450 Headlamp
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by Ben Kilbourne May 26, 2021
Incredible burner, functional igniter, poorly manufactured and flimsy pot supports
Canister Stoves - Upright MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe (MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe)
Rating: 3.67 / 5.00 by Ben Kilbourne May 26, 2021
Solid, durable, good burner, sand clogs igniter
Soto Windmaster (Soto Windmaster 4flex)
Rating: 4.67 / 5.00 by Ben Kilbourne May 26, 2021
Mixed Feelings
Sleeping Pads Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL Sleeping Pad (Z Lite)
Rating: 3.83 / 5.00 by Matthew / BPL May 26, 2021
Lone Peak 5 – This shoe fits, wear it!
Altra Lone Peak Trail Running Shoe (Lone Peak 5, Men's size 11)
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by John Kriz May 26, 2021
Toaks Light 550 works great with a cone
Toaks Light Titanium Pot – 750 ml (550 light)
Rating: 4.33 / 5.00 by John Kriz May 26, 2021
The Women’s version is lighter and has higher R value
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad (Womens)
Rating: 4.00 / 5.00 by John Kriz May 26, 2021
…Do you know how to pitch a ZPacks Duplex?
ZPacks Duplex Tent (standard model, with long guylines!)
Rating: 3.67 / 5.00 by BPL Test May 26, 2021

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