400 lumens, red night-vision mode, waterproof, and runs on AAAs. The headlamp we hand to everyone we take into the backcountry.
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R-value 4.5, packs to the size of a Nalgene, and under a pound. The ultralight warmth-to-weight leader.
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Two-way satellite messaging and SOS from anywhere on earth. Non-negotiable for solo trips in remote terrain.
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Weighs 2.6 oz and boils a liter in 3.5 minutes. The easiest first stove recommendation we make.
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3.5 lbs for a real two-person tent with two doors and two vestibules. The ultralight benchmark.
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The gold standard for multi-day backpacking. Anti-gravity suspension makes a heavy load feel almost manageable.
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