Packs, trekking poles, rain covers and hydration for day hikes and overnights — largely Mountainsmith, with snowshoes from Atlas and Tubbs and hydration and daypacks from Dakine and Thule.
Lumbar and hip packs carry weight on your hips rather than your shoulders, which most people find more comfortable over distance than a small backpack. Trekking poles are sold in pairs unless the listing says otherwise.
