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Again, just 3? That's tough!
1:MWUQ4
2:BMBH, especially in combo with #1
3:MMP ( I just can't do only 3: tied for 3, WB Yeti like CS torso quilt, only ~9 oz with just 1 layer used and good well into the 50s plus resistant to moisture/condensation)
There's still more, but that is 3 with a tie for 3rd. Though not really, it's 3 but not in amy particular order, it's all great gear.
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Best of 2009 Gear: :thumbup::thumbup: Dutch Clips :thumbup::thumbup:!!! replaced my Camp nano biners
Second runner up: replacing my under quilt with WB Yeti
Third runner up: Equinox rain poncho saved my trip during the hike into the Linville Gorge. Thanks again Millergear!
Non-hammock related gear- Replaced my Jeep Cherokee (13mpg) with a Prius (50mpg)
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1) Whoopies (can't believe nobody has mentioned them yet)
2) Feathered Friends down booties
3) Warbonnet Traveler (the hammock I now go to the most)
4) ULA Circuit (the perfect mid size pack in my opinion)
5) Te-wa 2/3 underquilt (best UL answer out there for 3 season hanging)
6) JRB MW4 (Ohhhh so toasty and fuss free when the temps plummet)
7) Montbell down inner jacket (so much warmth and less weight than a t-shirt)
Hmmm... only 3? I would shorten the list to 1) 5) and 7)
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My campy best gear comment would be the knowledge I've learned about ultralight/light backpacking, hammocking, ultralight stoves, hammocking, and DIY gear in general; however, the question specifically asks about gear.
#1 Minibulldesign pots - the foster and the heine pot
#2 alcohol stoves
#3 columbia zip leg pants - they dry super fast, they are light, and breathe great
#4 desiitin - prevent the chafe
#5 pot cozies
#6 head lamps
#7 99 cent disposable box cutters as a knife
#8 brawny re-useable towels - super ultra light
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1. JRB's Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock
2. JRB's Mt. Washington 4 Underquilt
3. OES's Custom tarp
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1) Ex-Officio Boxers. I bought a pair for outdoor use and loved them so much I replaced every pair I own with them.
2) Food dehydrator. I've never eaten a mountain house meal, and I hopefully never will. Though some of them I have tried are good.
3) Exped Wallcreeper. I love this sleeping bag. It's so versatile and is amazing whether you're hanging, or a pretty lady convinces you the tent is a good place to sleep for the night >.>
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1-diy 9x11 tarp
2-diy double layer netted hammock
3-Dutch clips! :thumbup:
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Speer Peapod, amsteel for whoopie slings
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1. Nimbus Meridian pack
2. Lafuma 30* down sleeping bag
3. DIY Heineken pot and alcohol stove setup
An honorable mention would be the Speer Winter Tarp I'm getting for X-mas. I didn't put it because I don't technically have it yet. :lol:
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1. DIY 10X12 tarp
2. Wonderful Wife's thread injector
3. DIY woodburning stove
4. All the fun doing all the above
I am looking forward to lots of projects this year as winter sets in. I have really enjoyed making my own gear. I get exactly what I want, and if it isn't I can change it. So, bring on 2010!!