Here are some items that I think are truly awesome, underappreciated pieces of outdoor gear. I had two criteria for including the items here. First, every item here is generally useful. They come with me on every overnight backpacking trip I take, and most day-hikes longer than 10 miles. And second, these items are uniquely great. By that I mean that I have never found a comparable product from a different brand. This will get more clear as I list the items, so let’s jump into it!

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