Flash Cooking System
An all-in-one canister stove: burner, 1-liter pot and insulated cozy that lock together and pack as one unit. People pick it to boil water for coffee and freeze-dried meals fast, with a push-button start.
Original Candle Lantern
A small collapsible aluminum lantern that burns one UCO candle behind a glass chimney, with a spring that pushes the candle up as it burns. People pick it for quiet, soft light at camp, a little warmth on cold nights, and light that needs no batteries.
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Titanium Long Handle Spoon
A long, light titanium spoon made to reach the bottom of a freeze-dried meal bag or a tall pot. People pick it because it is cheap, nearly unbreakable and keeps their knuckles out of the food.
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PocketRocket 2 Stove
A tiny burner that screws onto a fuel canister, with fold-out arms to hold your own pot. People pick it because it is very light, easy to use, simmers well and lasts for years.
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Squeeze Water Filter System
A palm-size hollow-fiber filter that screws onto a soft pouch or a plain water bottle; you squeeze dirty water through it into a bottle or straight into your mouth. People pick it because it is light, fast, cheap to run and works three ways: squeeze, inline on a hydration hose, or as a gravity filter.
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NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad
A 3-inch inflatable backpacking pad that weighs about 13 ounces and rolls up to the size of a water bottle. People pick it for a strong mix of warmth, comfort and low weight on trips where every ounce counts.
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Copper Spur UL2 Tent
A freestanding two-person backpacking tent that weighs under 3 pounds, with two doors, two vestibules and steep walls for headroom. People pick it because it is light but still roomy and well built.
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Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag
A 550-fill down mummy bag rated to 20°F, sold by Kelty as the Cosmic Down 20. People pick it because it is one of the least expensive real down bags, and it packs smaller than most synthetic bags at the same price.
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Exos 58 Pack
A light framed backpacking pack with a suspended mesh back that keeps air moving between you and the load. People pick it for multi-day trips when they want comfort and good ventilation at under 3 pounds, with the option to strip parts off to save weight.
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Ultralight / Watertight .7 First Aid Kit
A small first-aid kit with a waterproof inner bag inside a water-resistant outer pouch. People pick it for day trips and short overnights where a dry kit matters, like paddling.
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Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks
Midweight merino hiking socks that sit just above a boot collar, with terry cushion underfoot. People pick them for fit, durability and Darn Tough's lifetime guarantee.
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Nano Puff Jacket
A light synthetic insulated jacket with 60 g PrimaLoft fill that packs into its own chest pocket. People pick it because it stays warm when damp and works on the trail and around town.
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PreCip Eco Rain Jacket
An inexpensive, light rain shell with pit zips and a hood that rolls into the collar. People pick it as an affordable, packable jacket for everyday rain and casual hikes.
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Trail Trekking Poles
Three-section, adjustable aluminum trekking poles with FlickLock lever locks and EVA foam grips.