A must have for campers and backpackers alike. This lightweight and reusable pour over filter will be your new best friend! Don't sacrifice your good cup of joe in the AM. I used to carry instant coffee and would just gulp it down for the morning caffeine rush but with the Java Drip I'm able to have my enjoyable cup of coffee like I'm back at home with my pour over. The Java Drip is a great gift idea for that person that has it all or to add to your kit to make those mornings in nature even more enjoyable. Cheers to that!

GSI's Infinity Backpacker's Mug

This is a family favorite at 3ROC! This mug weighs in at just 3.5 ounces and is lined to make measurements while making camp meals or just measuring water at work for my noodles a breeze. Sometimes the most simple product can complete your kit!

The Exped Ultra 3R Sleep Mat is one of the best in the market! Swiss engineering wins with Synmat Technology that will keep the insulation lined and ready for 3 season use for a lifetime. I've been using this pad for almost a year and I love the simplicity of the Schnozzel pump bag that inflates the pad in minutes and doubles as a great waterproof compression sack. Alternatively, you can use the Exped Widget that inflates your pad, works as a lantern, and charges electronics via a USB connection.

The pad feels super durable with 20 D ripstop polyester and I never feel as though I need to be "dainty" with it. I love hitting the trails with the Ultra 3R knowing that I'll be well rested and ready to put in the miles each day. It's also great for car camping and I love that Exped also makes a double size mat, on my wish list!, so that there are no gaps, which I know the pups will love! See yinz out on the trail!

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What I liked about it?

After using cheap trekking poles for years I upgraded to Leki Micro Vario COR-TEC trekking poles last fall and haven't looked back. I love how compact and easy to use they are. The cork grips are also great as they don't soak up sweat and are more durable over the long run compared to foam grips. My favorite feature is the z-pole fold design that makes it super easy to pack for air travel at 15 inches. 

Sleeping Pad R-Value Explained We break down sleeping pad R-value including how it’s tested, what it means for overall comfort and warmth, and tips for choosing the right pad The sleeping pad you bring on...

There is nothing worse than a cold, cramped night’s sleep. Sleeping bags are another one of those gear items that quickly start multiplying as you expand the types of trips you take, when you take them and where you go. A lofty down bag is not the right choice for a spring backpacking trip in the Pacific Northwest just as a synthetic bag might not be the best choice for a quick alpine ascent. Being happy with your bag choice doesn’t stop with the bag either – there’s the pad and your own body temperature to consider as well.

That’s right, staying warm isn’t so much a factor of how much you spent on your sleeping bag, but how much your internal furnace is cranking and that piece of foam you’re sleeping on (you are using a sleeping pad right?). So, before we jump into how to choose what you sleep in and on, you should know the basics of staying warm outside.