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Backpacking supplies help (tents/packs)?
Wanting to get a little more serious about backpacking and im in the process of buying gear. Im not a novice to camping biggest trip was a month of tent camping in alaska but i am new to backpacking before always were able to pack stuff in a car and while i would like to take long trips in the future currently my longest hike was 2 days.Anyway heres what im looking for and id really like suggestions on gear that you just LOVED or HATED and reasons why of course . Imagine price is no option it is, but ive always been taught not to sacrifice quality so gimme the good stuff . Will probably mostly be doing forrest hills so i dont need any special desert or mountain stuff...but i do anticipate cold weather.Im looking for a pack, not sure about internal frame vs. external. Ideally would have the option of making pack bigger smaller depending on length of trip. Comfort, volume and durability are biggest desires.Im also looking for a 1 person tent and a sleeping bag the ones i have are most likely too big for effective backpacking ideally rated for cold weather and lightany brands or models that have captured your heart or were just a waste of money? any other gear brands models that you think is particularly awesome for backpacking?
Backpacking supplies help (tents/packs)?
Wanting to get a little more serious about backpacking and im in the process of buying gear. Im not a novice to camping biggest trip was a month of tent camping in alaska but i am new to backpacking before always were able to pack stuff in a car and while i would like to take long trips in the future currently my longest hike was 2 days.Anyway heres what im looking for and id really like suggestions on gear that you just LOVED or HATED and reasons why of course . Imagine price is no option it is, but ive always been taught not to sacrifice quality so gimme the good stuff . Will probably mostly be doing forrest hills so i dont need any special desert or mountain stuff...but i do anticipate cold weather.Im looking for a pack, not sure about internal frame vs. external. Ideally would have the option of making pack bigger smaller depending on length of trip. Comfort, volume and durability are biggest desires.Im also looking for a 1 person tent and a sleeping bag the ones i have are most likely too big for effective backpacking ideally rated for cold weather and lightany brands or models that have captured your heart or were just a waste of money? any other gear brands models that you think is particularly awesome for backpacking?
