Mark's Gear:
Hiking Boots:
Backpacking/Trekking
Lowa Vantage GTX
Very light for trekking boats. Easy to break in. Comfortable all day. Cons: Not a lot of grip especially on wet rocks. |
Dayhiking
North Face Hedgehog GTX
Cons: Start to smell bad quicker than expected. |
Socks:
SmartWool PhD Outdoor |
Sock Liner:
SmartWool Hike Liner |
Pack:
REI Yosemite 75L
Very comfortable. Perfect size for 3-5 day treks. Easy access to everything. Cons: No detachable day pack. |
Tent:
REI Halfdome 2 Plus
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Sleeping Bag:
Kelley Cosmic 20
Stays warm even when wet. Compresses well. Pretty light weight for its price. |
Sleeping Bag Liner:
Sea to Summit Reactor Plus
Adds a lot of warmth for its pack weight. Small and compact. Keeps dirt from getting into sleeping bag. Easy to wash. Cons: Does not add as much warmth in the waist to ankle section. |
Gaiters:
Rab Latok Alpine
Very breathable minimizing sweat build up underneath. Super durable, handles rocks like a pro. Completely waterproof. Comfortable for all day use. Cons: Heavier than some other gaiters. |
Water Purifier:
Hydro Photon Steripen Classic 3
Very compact and light weight. Does not alter the taste of water. Pre-filter removes large particles from water. Water is safe to drink 90 seconds after purifying starts. Cons: If purifying 8-10 liters in one sitting can take 15-20 minutes. |
Headlamp:
Black Diamond Storm
Extremely bright. Dimmer function. Light weight. Cons: Lots of other light options such as, red and green light, flashing, and other combinations that are confusing to use. |
GPS:
Garmin eTrex 30
Cons: Navigation stick is sometimes hard to use. No way to signal for emergency help. |