I got my heart set on a Granite Gear Blaze AC 60 pack. They got one left in men version at my local outfitter and I'm hoping soon to get it. This pack should serve me well and meet all of my needs. It's cheaper at my local outfitter than online price at REI.

Sleeping bag, I don't know what to get. I've been looking the Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina. I want something that can be use for mild winter hiking as well as spring and fall. I want lowest temperature rating and very good compression while less than $200. And it has to be synthetic. The ultralamina packs 8x15 and rated to 15 degrees. I don't know what other brands can beat this.


Edited by ETSU Pride (08/09/11 02:30 PM)
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It is one of the blessings of wilderness life that it shows us how few things we need in order to be perfectly happy.-- Horace Kephart