GEAR REVIEW: Osprey Exos 58 Backpack

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OSPREY EXOS 58 BACKPACK

After constant trimming to shed weight, it became inevitable I’d have to switch from my bombproof Atmos 65. The pack was stout, it fit everything well. I didn’t want to leave it, but it was time to say goodbye.

There was a reason for my infidelity, though. The Exos 58 was offering the same suspension and comfort, with near equal capacity, all for over a pound lighter. How could I resist such temptation?

GEAR REVIEW: Big Agnes Mystic SL 15 Sleeping Bag and Q-core SL Sleeping Pad

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BIG AGNES MYSTIC SL 15 SLEEPING BAG

& BIG AGNES Q-CORE SL SLEEPING PAD

After backpacking Yosemite with the Big Agnes Mystic SL 15 and Q-core SL together, I have fixed feelings. The comfort is amazing, but the system is heavy for what it should be.

GEAR REVIEW: Jetboil Sol Ti Premium Cooking System

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JETBOIL SOL TI PREMIUM COOKING SYSTEM

Being one of the first pieces of gear recommended to me, I felt it deserved my first review.

Design: The design is very interesting. The system includes the cup section and the stove section. The cup section is a titanium cup wrapped in an insulated stove and spot welded onto a thermal heatsink. Smart design, but overpriced for what it is. I had seen a video where they had flipped the insulation around, leaving a much more appealing matte black look. There is an aluminum version available, but for the added price you can drop a solid three ounces. Also included: optional stabilizer platform, measuring cup, lid, and pot support.