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Osprey Exos 58 Backpack

Two months and hundreds of miles guiding at Philmont, with the most bang for the weight.

Zach Koerth
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Andy Worner

Dynamic Discs Combat Ranger Disc Golf Bag

A disc golf backpack built for rocky courses, elevation changes and creek crossings.

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Overlanding
Zach Poster

Yakima Skinny Warrior

A low-profile cargo basket that hauls hard cases and gear on a 12-hour road trip.

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Josh Davis

Badfish Selfie 14 SUP

A 14 ft inflatable SUP with long glide for river overnights and open-water paddles.

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Water Bottles
Josh Davis

Hydrapak Recon Bottle

A slim 1L bottle with a half-turn lid that makes drinking water easy.

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Zach Koerth

MSR Windburner Stove

The windproof stove a backcountry guide grabs first, even in poor weather.

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Josh Davis

Yeti Rambler Jug 1 Gallon

A full gallon that stays cold all day and replaces a bag full of water bottles.

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Josh Davis

MSR (Mountain Safety Research) Stake Hammer

Built for hard-packed, rocky ground that bends ordinary stakes and chews up mallets.

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