Camp

With the Lookout 40, REI delivers a great daypack with all the capacity and features necessary for long day hikes and short overnights. They also deliver one heck of a bargain. At $99 MSRP, it’s the least expensive in our test.
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The 10 Essentials are the elements necessary to survive in an emergency situation in the wilderness. I recommend carrying them even on short hikes. There are a number of updated 10 Essentials lists. Here’s the GearGuide version that works for us:

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Feels like cotton, performs like tech fabric. Sport Science delivers a winner with their Smarter Basics gear.
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Polarmax isn’t kidding around when they say that the Comp 4 Tech Fleece is warm.
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Bold, baby, bold. But don’t let the good looks fool you, the Vasque Rift is more than a pretty face. The Rift delivers a welcome departure from the traditional with great style and solid performance.
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With 14 tools on board, this innovative product is a real standout in the category.
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