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Escape for a quick overnight, or pack your hatches for a longer expedition
[1] BIG AGNES FISH HAWK 30 SLEEPING BAG | $229 Two reasons we like this 650 fill down, 30°F (-1°C) bag for summer sleeps: the water repellant insulation and shell, and the roomy cut, which lets us roll over and side sleep with ease. For compact packability, the Fish Hawk eliminates redundant insulation on the bottom and uses a full- length sleeve to mate to your mattress.
www.bigagnes.com
[2] OUTDOOR RESEARCH AIRPURGE COMPRESSION SACK | $40 This dry sack has four cinch straps, as well as a clever fabric band that is waterproof but air permeable for more complete compression. We stuffed our sleeping bag and dry clothes inside for peace of mind from leaky hatches.
www.outdoorresearch.com
[3] THERM-A-REST EVOLITE SLEEPING PAD | $120 We love lofty camp mattresses but hate puffing until we’re light-headed to fill them. The new EvoLite is the best of both worlds: a compact pad that self-inflates to a bump-banishing two inches thick. Foam beams add more stability than an all-air mattress and the contoured shape pairs perfectly with sleeve-style bags.
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[4] BLACK DIAMOND SKYLIGHT TENT | $469 Weighing in at just over four pounds, the 2- to 3-person Skylight lets you live large and pack small. On chilly mornings, condensation inside the single-wall rear of the tent was minimal thanks to the airy mesh of the front stargazing canopy, while rolling down the built-in vestibule kept us dry in an afternoon deluge. The downside: interior poles are awkward to set up.
www.blackdiamond.com
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[5] KATADYN HIKER PRO WATER FILTER | $85 Made in Switzerland since 1928, Katadyn sets the gold standard when it comes to water filtration. The Hiker Pro’s ergonomic vertical pump makes it easy to make one liter of drinking water a minute, and a cleanable filter protector and taste-improving carbon core make it even easier to quench your thirst.
www.katadyn.com
[6] OPTIMUS POLARIS OPTIFUEL STOVE | $179 Multi-fuel stoves have been around for a while, but the new Polaris bests them all thanks to one important difference: it burns pressurized canister gas, white gas, kerosene, diesel or jet fuel without having to change fuel jets. We were also impressed by the solid build of every component, from the aluminum pump to the robust stove itself. A quick-priming burner means we spent fuel making hot cocoa instead of watching the flame sputter.
www.optimusstoves.com
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[7] ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS ULTRALIGHT & WATERTIGHT .7 | $27 You could build your own first aid kit for weekend adventures, but after reviewing this compact waterproof pouch, we’re not sure why you would. The .7 has everything you need for a quick multi- day, including supplies for wound care and cleaning, common meds, assorted wraps and bandages and, of course, duct tape.
www.adventuremedicalkits.com
[8] THERM-A-REST TREO CHAIR | $100 The biggest complaint about camp chairs? They’re too hard to get into (and out of). The Treo silences critics with a 13-inch seat height and stable tripod base that doubles as bombproof storage container. A comfy sling seat handles big boys up to 250 pounds.
www.cascadedesigns.com
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