Best purchase of 2017?

[alt.thomas]

Among all the *ahem* stuff purchased this year, were there any items stood out?

Here’s my top three in no order (one has to be hammock related):

UQ protector by 2qzq and Tachyon Pants from MontBell - really started to appreciate wind protection and these items helped me keep warm whilst moving or snoozing.

Zpacks Nero - I think this is as light as I can go for multi day backpack. I only used it once in the summer and was very pleased with it so far...

[Wetfoot310]

Just got my ULA Ohm 2.0 this summer. Got around 200 miles on it and have to say, this thing is awesome. I going to try may hand at taking it with me through the winter.

I would call this one gear, but I got to try the Hyper D 1.6 material from RSBTR. I have fell in love with this fabric. I hate to say that is a close fight between that and Hexon 1.6. Still to soon to call.

Last would be my new 0* phoenix econ I just got from the Black Friday Sale. I've only got 1 night in the backyard with a low of 28*. Can't wait to put a couple more on trail miles soon and push this guy down to the limits.

[Muddy Creek]

4 items I've been enjoying:

Ridgerunner bridge hammock

Used Trek X Caliber mountain bike

Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe

Used ULA Catalyst Backpack


Purchased but waiting for delivery:

Hammock Gear Burrow 0˚

Loco Libre 0˚ Ridge Reaper


Now pardon me while I go check my order status for the tenth time today.

Wayne

[Malcolm]

Ooh, this is fun. I bought almost all my gear this year. In no particular order:

HG Burrow Econ 20 (probably my favorite thing)
HG Incubator Econ 20
Dutchware Chameleon with bugnet
Dutchware peakshelf for the Chameleon—so awesome
Osprey Aether AG 70 (heavy, but comfortable for now)

[EWoolf]

I jumped in on the Dutchware kickstarter and purchased a chameleon this year. I love it! I upgraded from the dutch half-wit and I much prefer the full bug net. I also pulled the trigger on a CF tarp with doors but have actually only deployed it once out of the last few trips so I haven't enjoyed it to its full potential. I've enjoyed having a lighter tarp in my bag though!

[alt.thomas]

I jumped in on the Dutchware kickstarter and purchased a chameleon this year. I love it! I upgraded from the dutch half-wit and I much prefer the full bug net.

I was thinking the half-wit will be on my 2018 list as I want a very light hammock with some bug protection. I camp in areas with lots of mosquitoes, spiders and other many legged creatures. Should this be of concern?

[Stinky]

UQP by 2QZQ is well worth the money, I bought a warbonnet RR on sale. now I need a new UQ. I am having fun with it. A best purchase for me.

[EWoolf]

I was thinking the half-wit will be on my 2018 list as I want a very light hammock with some bug protection. I camp in areas with lots of mosquitoes, spiders and other many legged creatures. Should this be of concern?

I think it's personal preference. I'm super creeped out by bugs and the thought of them so that's why I upgraded to the full bug net in the chameleon. I never had any actual issues with bugs in the half wit (tested in light to moderate buggy conditions). I just needed the extra peace of mind with the full. Overall I love the half-wit though and still have it as a back up.

[tollermama]

I also got a Chameleon through the Kickstarter. I am so happy I got it, I have slept so well in that hammock. I love it. I also bought a ULA Circuit backpack and love that too! Shaved about 6 pounds off my very old Gregory backpack. Had a lovely backpack in Baxter State Park with it and my chameleon and made a huge difference in my comfort level.

Now I am in the process of getting a -5 deg Burrow for winter. Have to save up for the Incubator for winter but I can double up two UQ's for that until I can afford it.

Happy Hanging everyone.

[Big Flounder]

My Warbonnet BB XLC, SLD Winter Haven tarp and my HG Burrow 20 top quilt. All are great gear that I can't imagine not owning now that I've spent some time with them.