I have just started to branch out into cottage industries and making my own gear but for right now here are my preferences.

Outer clothing: Mountain Hardware (fleece jacket, pants, gloves, toboggan)
Underware/Socks: Smartwool
Base layer tops: Ibex
Packs: Osprey
Shoes: Montrail
Cookware/Stove: Jetboil
Water system: Platypus
Child carriers/hikers: Kelty

Everything else that I use is just a hodgepodge of items. The things I mentioned above are the brands and items that I will have a hard time parting with. I will say that I do have pack envy; a few friends of mine have ULA packs and I have been tempted to get one.

I also plan on buying a two person TarpTent (Squall 2) for when I go hiking with my wife. It looks like the best two person tent available. I cannot wait to get it.
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