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Spring backpacking can be a great time to get out into the backcountry and have it all to yourselves before the summer rush. We have gathered some of our favorite picks for Spring 2013 and hope you find something that you like as well. We would love to hear from you if you have any other great suggestions for gear this spring.<\/p>\n
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Big Agnes Air Core SL<\/strong><\/p>\n The all new Big Agnes Air Core SL is a super light version of the Insulated Air Core and features redesigned baffles for more comfort. Using ergonomically constructed air chambers that shape to your body, the Air Core SL has become one of our go-to pads for summer backpacking. Packing down smaller than your favorite book, these pads come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your needs.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Superlight and compact summer pad, with 3.75″ of comfort<\/p>\n \u2022 I-beam construction eliminates welded seams to reduce cold spots and ensures quick inflation\/deflation, consistent air flow and stability<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Durable nylon rip-stop top and bottom<\/p>\n \u2022 Durable Inflation valve<\/p>\n \u2022 Internal heat reflective polyurethane coating<\/p>\n \u2022 Add a closed cell foam pad in colder temperatures for extra insulation<\/p>\n \u2022 Store unrolled with valve open<\/p>\n \u2022 Stuff sack and repair kit included. The repair kit is in a small pocket on the inside of the stuff sack. It’s sort of hidden, so look twice!<\/p>\n \u2022 Each pad individually inflated and tested<\/p>\n \u2022 For complete specs and to compare all pad models, see our Pad Specs Chart at the left, under Tips & Resources<\/p>\n \u2022 Alternating I-Beam construction creates smoother, more comfortable feel.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ergonomic “V” shaped air chamber design conforms to your body.<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $94.95 – $179.95<\/p>\n \u2022 https:\/\/www.bigagnes.com\/Products\/Detail\/Pad\/AirCoreSL<\/a><\/p>\n Have you ever thought it would be nice to just carry a hammock into the backcountry to sleep in? If so, you need to check out the DoubleNest from ENO. This hammock is big enough for two but sleeps one comfortably at night. The best part is it stuffs small and only weighs 20 ounces. You will also have a great place to take a nap when fishing is bad or the peak seems too far away.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 New! Aluminum Wiregate Carabiners<\/p>\n \u2022 400lb Capacity<\/p>\n \u2022 Heavy Duty Triple Stitched Seams<\/p>\n \u2022 Breathable, Quick Drying Nylon<\/p>\n \u2022 Attached Compression Stuff Sack<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight 20 oz.<\/p>\n \u2022 Folded dimensions (Dia x L) 4″ x 5″<\/p>\n \u2022 Unfolded dimensions (L x W) 9′ 4″ x 6′ 2″<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $69.95<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com\/product\/DOUBLENEST.html<\/a><\/p>\n Simply designed, durable, and field-repairable, the Outfitter Pro is built to take a licking. A straightforward, two-pole construction combines with heavy-duty floor, oversized poles, and replaceable #10 zippers, making this shelter ideal for those of us lucky enough to spend more nights outdoors than in. Two doors and two vestibules ease access to the outdoors and help with gear storage.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Freestanding design<\/p>\n \u2022 Color Coded Clip Construction<\/p>\n \u2022 Taped floor seams<\/p>\n \u2022 ArcEdge floor<\/p>\n \u2022 Mesh wall panels<\/p>\n \u2022 Internal storage pockets<\/p>\n \u2022 Noiseless zipper pulls<\/p>\n \u2022 Field repairable zipper<\/p>\n \u2022 Taped seams<\/p>\n \u2022 Side-release tent\/fly connection<\/p>\n \u2022 Fly vents<\/p>\n \u2022 Noiseless zipper pulls<\/p>\n \u2022 Guyout points<\/p>\n \u2022 Guyline storage pocket<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 6-lbs, 6-oz<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $249.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.kelty.com\/p-707-outfitter-pro-2.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n The Amari Pass is an entry-level aluminum\u2013framed backpacking tent that offers great performance at a reasonable price point. Featuring the V3 enhanced tent system for the ultimate in volume, venting & versatility, Amari Pass 2 offers a mesh tent body with end-entry to aid ventilation and lighten the load.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Full V3 front vestibule provides venting, volume and versatility.<\/p>\n \u2022 The tent\u2019s free standing and shockcorded frame with post & grommet assembly is lightweight and easy to set up.<\/p>\n \u2022 Three interior pockets & a gear loft keep essentials close at hand.<\/p>\n \u2022 This versatile end entry tent features a large side opening door and a spacious vestibule.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent, protecting against splashing and standing water.<\/p>\n \u2022 Vertical strut vestibule pole creates extra volume for protected storage versatility & enhances ventilation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Vectored fly-to-tent body pullouts enhance ventilation, increase tent volume, & aid tent stability.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ventilation is further enhanced by hooded fly vents & mesh panels in the tent body.<\/p>\n \u2022 Dimensions: 6\u2019 10\u201d x 4\u2019 10\u201d\/4\u2019<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 4 lbs., 9 oz.<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $139.90<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/store.eurekatent.com\/products\/634525\/Amari_Pass_2<\/a><\/p>\n Therm-a-Rest has been delivering great outdoor sleep solutions since it debuted the world\u2019s first portable and self-inflating mattress in 1972. In 2013, Therm-a-Rest takes the logical next step in its mission to deliver premium outdoor comfort with its collection of goose down and synthetic sleeping bags for backcountry enthusiasts. Therm-a-Rest eliminates unneeded bulk and weight with thermal mapped, zoned insulation. Unlike conventional bags, Therm-a-Rest placed additional loft in the top of its sleeping bags and reduced loft beneath the bag for the greatest ratio of warmth, comfort, and efficiency. At just 1 lb 15 oz, the 750+ fill-power goose down Antares bag is highly compressible and, at a 20 \u00b0F rating, it\u2019s the most efficient, lightweight choice for three-season backpacking comfort on the market.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Draft Tubes & Collar<\/p>\n \u2022 Snag Free Zipper<\/p>\n \u2022 Stash Pocket<\/p>\n \u2022 Sculptured Hood<\/p>\n \u2022 Trapezoidal Footbox<\/p>\n \u2022 Storage & Stuff Sack<\/p>\n \u2022 Fill 750+ Down.<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 1 lb 15 oz.<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: Size regular: $349.95<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/cascadedesigns.com\/therm-a-rest\/sleeping-bags\/antares-20-sleeping-bag\/product<\/a><\/p>\n Because you never know when it is going to rain in the spring. The waterproof, three-ply TEK3\u2122 nylon shell features a strong ripstop weave for extra durability in rugged terrain. Breathable inside backer fabric absorbs and diffuses moisture to keep skin dry and warm, yet glides easily over base layers. Taped seams and waterproof zippers give you maximum weather protection. Exaggerated hand pocket openings allow you to access stored gear without fumbling. Pit-zips and mesh pocket linings provide easy, instant ventilation. Three-point adjustable hood with bonded visor keeps rain out of your face. Articulated sleeves won’t bind or constrict arm motion.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Waterproof, three-layer ripstop shell features a wicking inner layer to keep you dry and comfortable<\/p>\n \u2022 Features pit-zips, articulated sleeves and exaggerated hand pocket openings for easy access to gear with a pack on<\/p>\n \u2022 Three-point adjustable hood allows for a custom fit<\/p>\n \u2022 Come in Tall<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: Jacket: $149.00-$159.00, Pants: $139.00-$149.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.llbean.com\/llb\/search\/?freeText=pathfinder+water+proof&init=1&sort_field=Relevance<\/a><\/p>\n The name says it all. These are tough pants will take a licking but the best part is that you don\u2019t have to sacrifice comfort. Textured, lightweight 3-Ply Laundered Supplex\u00ae delivers: you get a soft cotton-like hand without giving up strength. These convertible pants dry quickly, fight odor and resist wrinkles while also providing UPF 50+.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 3-Ply Laundered Supplex\u00ae<\/p>\n \u2022 4 oz., 100% Laundered Supplex\u00ae Nylon, UPF 50+<\/p>\n \u2022 UPF 50+<\/p>\n \u2022 Breathable mesh front pocket bags<\/p>\n \u2022 Zip secured front pocket with internal drain ports<\/p>\n \u2022 Zip secured right back pocket<\/p>\n \u2022 Hook & loop closure on left back pocket<\/p>\n \u2022 Double layer seat<\/p>\n \u2022 Brushed tricot lined waistband<\/p>\n \u2022 Boot friendly ankle zips<\/p>\n \u2022 Full length running gusset<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $70.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.royalrobbins.com\/p-844-backcountry-convertible-pant.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n The Sol Cool Tee lives up to its name with Icefil\u00ae treated fabric. Xylitol, a compound also found in the birch tree and mint gum, is woven into fibers and cools skin up to five degrees upon contact with moisture, which is efficiently wicked away to the fabric surface. The Sol Cool crew tee also has the highest sun protection rating for a garment, UPF 50+, so you can play all day out in the sun.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Icefil\u00ae fabric uses Xylitol to create a cooling sensation on contact with moisture to lower body temperature up to five degrees<\/p>\n \u2022 Critical seams moved off the shoulder to prevent rubbing<\/p>\n \u2022 Intelligent moisture control technology provides exceptional wicking<\/p>\n \u2022 Sun Guard 50+, the highest rating available for a garment<\/p>\n \u2022 Underarm gusset for maximum mobility<\/p>\n \u2022 Flat-locked stitching and tag-less label to prevent irritation<\/p>\n \u2022 Active stretch fabric<\/p>\n \u2022 Odor resistant<\/p>\n \u2022 Quick drying<\/p>\n \u2022 Lightweight<\/p>\n \u2022 Length: 29.5\u201d (measurements taken from size L)<\/p>\n \u2022 Sizes: S-XXL<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $55.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.exofficio.com\/products\/details\/mens-sol-cool-short-sleeve-tee<\/a><\/p>\n If you have never tried on a pair of FITS socks, you do not know what you are missing. When I reach into my sock drawer, FITS are the socks that I look for. The new Expedition Boot is made tough – with \u201cheavy weight\u201d construction. The knitting process moves nylon to the outside of the sock making this a very durable product. Because the sock fits your foot perfectly there will be less movement ensuring increased comfort and durability. Added cross-stretch in the toe and heel for stay-in-place fit with our trademark Full Contact FitTM. Proper knit gradation ensures a perfect fit for expedition, long hauls and survival courses.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Heavy weight full foot cushioning for warmth and protection<\/p>\n \u2022 Nylon reinforced exterior for extra durability<\/p>\n \u2022 Mid calf height to reset above taller hiking boots<\/p>\n \u2022 Heaviest weight sock available in the FITS line<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $18.99<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/fitssock.com\/expedition-boot.html<\/a><\/p>\n Hi-Tec is starting spring 2013 with a new piece that will for sure be timeless. Hi-Tec is showcasing one of its pinnacle pieces of the season with this handmade Italian leather, hiking boot. The Bergamo is designed to provide the comfort and support needed for long treks and backpacking trips.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 ion-mask\u2122 hydrophobic water management technology<\/p>\n \u2022 i-shell upper for superior fit, comfort and support<\/p>\n \u2022 Waterproof Nubuck leather combined with high performance mesh upper<\/p>\n \u2022 V-Lite design and build technology for lightweight performance<\/p>\n \u2022 Rustproof metal hardware<\/p>\n \u2022 Ortholite\u00ae sockliner\/midsole<\/p>\n \u2022 3D Counter Balance for improved stability and support<\/p>\n \u2022 Exclusive Vibram\u00ae outsole for traction and durability<\/p>\n \u2022 Colors: Blue<\/p>\n \u2022 Sizes: 8-12, 13<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 27.5 oz.<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $400.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.hi-tec.com\/gl\/products\/walking-boots\/1487-8903\/bergamo-wp\/<\/a><\/p>\n The new 2013 version of this big boy got a facelift. This deluxe pack is built for your longer multi-day adventures\/travel or just carrying a heap of gear. The sYnc A.C.\u2122 suspension coupled with the VariCant\u2122 hipbelt will give you a customized fit and keep your back happy under heavy loads. A large J-zip pocket in the front of the pack for extra storage is just 1 of the 12 pockets on this pack that makes stashing and organizing your gear a breeze. Like the Divide, the Fifty-Two 80 has Dual #10 YKK zippers on each side of the pack that extend up through the roll-top so the entire pack can be opened flat into a ground mat. The pack has deployable\/removable straps and tool loops so it maintains all the technical features you need for demanding outings.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 sYnc A.C.\u2122 suspension<\/p>\n \u2022 Air channeled mesh backpanel<\/p>\n \u2022 Slide n’ lock adjustable harness<\/p>\n \u2022 VariCant\u2122 dualpivoting\/fully adjustable hipbelt<\/p>\n \u2022 Large J-zip front pocket with internal mesh divider<\/p>\n \u2022 Backhugger ICS\u2122<\/p>\n \u2022 QuickStuff Pack Sack \u2122 (built in fully waterproof stuff sack)<\/p>\n \u2022 Roll-top enclosure under top lid<\/p>\n \u2022 Hydration reservoir compatible<\/p>\n \u2022 Top and dual side panel access (2 panel zippers allow pack to be opened up completely flat)<\/p>\n \u2022 Detachable top lid converts into a small day pack<\/p>\n \u2022 Water-resistant clear coated mesh “dry pocket” inside top lid<\/p>\n \u2022 12 pockets + main compartment<\/p>\n \u2022 Volume: 80 liters<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 6lbs \/ 5.5lbs*<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $399.00<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.mhmgear.com\/products\/packs\/backpacking\/fifty-two-80\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Ultimate ultralight design integrates everything you need for hot meals and warm drinks in an impossibly small footprint. Ingenious, miniature silicone pot gripper attaches magnetically to fuel canister while cooking so it\u2019s always at hand. Telescoping foon strikes a perfect balance between spoon and fork and compacts to 3.875 long. Compact 0.6 L Pot and lid boil water for pouch meals before transforming into an insulated mug by inverting the lid and slipping the pot into its insulating sleeve.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 1 Person<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 7.6 oz<\/p>\n \u2022 Dimensions: 4.10″ x 4.10″ x 4.70″<\/p>\n \u2022 Stainless Steel<\/p>\n \u2022 Nylon 6-6<\/p>\n \u2022 Silicone<\/p>\n \u2022 Sip-It Lid,<\/p>\n \u2022 Foon<\/p>\n \u2022 Pot Gripper<\/p>\n \u2022 0.6 L Pot \/ Mug<\/p>\n \u2022 Insulated Sleeve<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP $27.95<\/p>\n \u2022 http:\/\/www.gsioutdoors.com\/products\/pdp\/glacier_stainless_minimalist<\/a><\/p>\n The newest headlamp from Princeton Tec, the Vizz, is durable, easy to use, waterproof and bright. It’s fully featured with a red LED to preserve night vision, a 150 lumen spot beam and two white dimmable ultrabright lights. Waterproof up to a meter for 30 minutes, the Vizz is perfect for any adventure. A battery meter will let the user know when the 90 hours of runtime is getting low.<\/p>\n Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Power: 150 Lumens<\/p>\n \u2022 Lamp: Maxbright LED, Ultrabright White LED, Ultrabright Red LED<\/p>\n \u2022 Burn Time: 160 Hours<\/p>\n \u2022 Batteries: 3 AAA Alkaline or Lithium<\/p>\n \u2022 Weight: 92 Grams<\/p>\n \u2022 MSRP: $49.99<\/p>\n![\"ENO](\"images\/stories\/ENO_dh-redcharcoal.jpg\")
ENO DoubleNest Hammock<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"kelty](\"images\/stories\/kelty_outfitter.jpg\")
Kelty Outfitter Pro 2<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"eureka](\"images\/stories\/eureka_amari.jpg\")
Eureka! Amari Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Therma](\"images\/stories\/Therma_Antares.jpg\")
Therm-a-Rest Antares Sleeping Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"llbean](\"images\/stories\/llbean_pathfinder.jpg\")
L.L.Bean Pathfinder Waterproof Shell & Pants: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Royal](\"images\/stories\/RR_convertible.jpg\")
Royal Robbins Backcountry Convertible Pant<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"exofficio](\"images\/stories\/exofficio_solcool.jpg\")
ExOfficio Sol Cool Short-Sleeve Tee<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"fits](\"images\/stories\/fits_expedition.jpg\")
FITS Expedition Boot Sock<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"bergamo-wp-blue\"](\"images\/stories\/bergamo-wp-blue.jpg\")
Hi-Tec Bergamo WP<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"mhm](\"images\/stories\/mhm_fiftytwo80.jpg\")
Mile High Mountaineering Fifty-Two 80<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"gsi](\"images\/stories\/gsi_glacierminimalist.jpg\")
GSI Glacier Stainless Minimalist<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"princetontec](\"images\/stories\/princetontec_vizz.jpg\")
Princeton Tec Vizz<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Backpacker\u2019s Pantry Food<\/strong><\/p>\n