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I am planning a number of long backpacking trips in the Cascades and Olympics, as well as climbs of
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stolen from my car. Can you recommend the best all-around light gear that is not too expensive but
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Backpack: My favorite packs these days come from Osprey.
Love the Ariel 75 – 4,400 cubic inches in small, designed for
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Pretty light at 4 pounds, 10 ounces. And at $280, not a bad
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Boots: So many to choose from. I really like Asolo’s Stynger
GTX ($195), a boot that is light but tough, waterproof, and built for a woman. Perfect for a light person and a moderate
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Stove: Well, there is the white gas vs. canister question. But I like MSR’s Whisperlite Internationale ($90) for overall ease
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Wet-Weather Gear: This one depends on budget. If limited, Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket ($99) is hard to beat. If you can
go for it, get REI’s Shuksan ($289), which has the most excellent eVent fabric. Men’s cut only, but for a rain jacket that’s
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