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Adding some new info based on some experiences with my gear and finally taking the plunge and getting Duplex. Hope someone finds these helpful. - Tent - -Gossamer Gear The One/The Two - Very similar to the Zpacks, but half the price. weighs a bit more, but saving 300$, so pick your poison I suppose. It has a huge vestibule which I really like and is a good option if you want a non-free standing tent to save weight on poles. --Zpacks duplex - I got mine not too long ago and have used it once, and wow what a great piece of gear. Considering this is a favorite of thru-hikers, this is probably worth the investment for the longevity of the materials. Also non-free standing, but I haven't had any troubles using my poles to set it up. --Nemo Blaze 2p - I've used this a couple times and it worked well - main downside is the small vestibule. It's kind of tight for two people, but works great if you want a semi-free standing option to avoid using trekking poles. -Previous entries - Nemo Dagger - After talking with someone who's used it, it doesn't really stand out to me anymore. Go with a hornet elite or blaze if you're really interested in nemo as a brand. Big Agnes Copper Spur - If we're talking ultralight, then this really isn't a good fit. Is it light for a free standing tent? Absolutely. Would it work great for for most? certainly. It's just not really in an ultralight category for weight. would 200% still recommend for backpacking in general. **get titanium shepherds hooks as well. They're not super expensive and they are worth the weight saving IMO since they're not super expensive. -Pack- -Osprey Exos 48 - Really great quality and big enough for pretty much anything if you're packing ultralight short of camping for more than a week. Often on sale too. This is one of my packs -Gossamer Gear Mariposa - My other pack that is personally my favorite when it's loaded. More expensive, but super comfy. and under 2 lbs for 60l...just a great combination. On their website, they have old models you can get for cheap; some really great deals. with a back pad you can take out as a sitting pad and a frame you can remove if you want to shed more weight, it's flexible as well. This would be my highest recommended out of any piece of gear. **was on black friday sale, so might be worth looking into on their website - Granite Gear Crown2 - I've used this on shorter trips while I let friends use my other packs. I really enjoy the hip belt on this, and with the brain removed and cords stripped down you can get it pretty dang light. -Z-Packs arc blast - If you want something that's also waterproof, this is the one for you. Just like with other Z-Packs gear, you're going to be paying a premium. You just have to balance based on your budget. - Previous entries - -Granite Gear Virga 2- Awkward if not fully loaded since the balance would be off without a frame, but if you're fully packed, and light, it's nice. -Pad - -Big Agnes AXL insulated- I use it. I love it. I haven't taken it to anything super cold, but it's great for a side sleeper. A bit on the expensive side, but I think it's worth it because there is nothing worse than having a crap night's sleep and hiking in the morning. -therm-a-rest - tried and true. I have an x-therm, and it's just fine. Not my favorite because of the edges and rolling off, but it's pretty comfy. -Outdoorsman lab - there are a couple models, but they're all pretty inexpensive. I haven't tried it, but they get amazing reviews. -Previous entries- -closed foam - I can't say I really endorse closed foam any more with how light sleeping pads are. Better to have the bit of added comfort in my opinion. Since you can get short pads to even cut weight on a inflatable pad, I don't see closed foam as being worth it for the bulk. Yes, ounce counters can save weight here, but I also like to account for volume as well as weight. -Bag- -Enlightened equipment enigma - What I use when it's cold. It's my 20 degree bag. I can't camp below that, so I don't care about anything warmer than 20 personally. -AEIGISMAX - I have a 30 degree version and use it like a quilt. For the price....amazing! You really can't get a better deal on a down bag IMO and it's super light. Care for it well and it will last. -Previous entries- -REI Magma - I've had more experience with my AEIGISMAX now, and at this point I can say this bag probably isn't worth the price. Go with the aeigismax on amazon if you want a cheaper bag. 
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