Best purchase of 2017?

[Tarheel Hanger]

1-Osprey Atmos 65, I absolutely love it , makes a heavy load feel like a nothing on the trails.
2-Rei Flex-lite chair. This is my 2nd. I bought the 1st generation and everytime I camp, some one is always sittting in it. Very comfortable and pretty lite weight.
3- Singer 4423 sewing machine. Totally hooked on making new stuff, I find myself constantly browsing rsbtr & dutch

[ObdewlaX]

I got in on the Chameleon Kickstarter campaign too & have since, added the top cover, TQ & UQ. I've had a couple of nights in it & it's pretty comfy compared to the HH's I've been using up to now.

Honorable mention goes to the Golite Thinsulite Winter Jacket I picked up on eBay for next to nothing... it's pretty sweet, lightweight & perfect for extra layer insulation in the hammock.

[Geech08]

Highly recommend the Patagonia Houdini windbreaker. Very versatile at only 3 oz.

[johnspenn]

Haven't made many purchases this year, but my ULA Circuit is definitely one of my favorite pieces of gear ever. Light weight, well built, roomy, and carries as much as I want to carry comfortably.

I made myself a single piece snakeskin for my 12x12 winter tarp, and it really streamlines the set-up take down process, so I'll add that to the list!

[Jaxx]

+1 on the Zpacks Nero!

[Vanhalo]

Bushbuddy.....if it arrives this year.

Mainly because I have waited so long for it.

And of course my XLC..JRB..SLD Hammock ECOSystem

[curlymaple42]

Basically ALL our hammock gear was a 2017 purchase (well, technically I bought our original WBBB's on Black Friday 2016 for Christmas). It is hard to say which has been the best purchase. I'll go with the Warbonnet XLC I bought to replace my regular blackbird. But holy crapola, I dumped a TON of money in 2017 on gear! I even sold a rifle I didn't use much anymore to a friend to afford Wooki's for the rest of the family and a Loco Libre 0 degree TQ!!

[Flash Grundelore]

I explored "Lateral Financial Investing Management" ~~ That means I sold a Hennessey and an ENO OneLink to get a KS Chameleon... had $.16 left after fees and shipping.
Best.Deal.Ever!

[morgan1840]

I got into hammock camping in 2017. Got all my gear this year hammocks, tarps, packs, clothes etc.. It was/is a good year. My favorite would have to be the hammock. Sleeping in it under a tarp is very liberating and therapeutic for me, especially in foul weather.

[durunner]

Probably my camo Hammock Gear cuben tarp. Also, the Ridgerunner and HMG Southwest 3400 pack. Best cheap item, Cascade Wild backpacking table for 10 bucks.