Originally Posted By OregonMouse

One thing I'd really like to see here is more discussion of the new gear and new "cottage" manufacturers that keep emerging. Much of it is excellent gear that deserves more publicity than it gets on the "other," more extreme lightweight backpacking forum!


I agree, cottage industries are excellent and very innovative. Plus it is supporting families directly. I can't wait to see what the future holds for backpacking markets - mostly because of the innovation of the cottage industries.
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