Worked:

I got a new bear canister that is much smaller volume than the bear vault I had been using:

http://lighter1.com/

It fit in my pack much nicer, is lighter, and was the perfect size for weekend trips. I didn't get to use the dual use cooking pot lid but it is a nice pot and I plan to use it in the future.

Didn't:

This year I have been trying to improve my pillow. I bought a monkey pillow case from Wallace: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HikeBikeDale

It is a nice size pocket, lightweight, and comfortable fabric, but the elastic did not keep it in place very well. I think his design does not work very well with vertical baffled sleeping pads (I have an REI Stratus)