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A great durable pack for hauling your equipment is the Mammut Trion Guide 45 Pack ($189). It offers 330-denier ripstop fabric, Butterfly suspension, and shaped shoulder straps.

It’s front pocket is reinforced and rubberized to carry crampons. It also has a reinforced ski carrier, detachable rope fixing strap, daisy chain, two removable ice axe attachments points, and compression straps.

Lastly, the Trion is hydration compatible with a reservoir sleeve and tube exit port.

Need a pack that can meet the needs of a weekend expedition and meet your hydration needs? Then the CamelBak Vantage 35 ($150) might be the pack for you. At a 38L capacity, the Vantage offers an aluminum internal frame, dynamic suspension harness, and dual side compression straps. The best part of the pack is its 100 ounce OMEGA HydroTanium reservoir which is stored in a separate zippered openings.

If your intention is to go big or go home, the Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack ($295) is probably the pack for you. This 4300-4900 cu. inches of capacity backpack is top loading with side zipper access to reach stuff when you need to.

There’s a HDPE framesheet for support, custom-shapeable Fit-Lock hipbelt, and the front compression pocket even converts into a daypack.

Show mother nature that you’re ready to battle the elements with The North Face Nuptse Boots III ($85). Dressed in an army camoflauge design, the Nuptse Boots are a super warm slip on featuring 700 fill power goose down.

The sole features Ice Pick temperature sensitive rubber pods. What does this mean? It means that the sole stiffens as it gets colder so you get increased traction.

A packable alternative to the traditional Nalgene or SIGG water bottle, the Platypus SoftBottle ($12) holds 17 fl. ounces of your favorite beverage.

The Platypus SoftBottle is 100% BPA free and contains a HyperFlow cap where you just need to bite and drink. The bottle easily flattens when empty and can be rolled up to stow away in your pack.

For a limited time, pick up the The North Face Venture Jacket ($129) with a novelty design. This popular rain jacket is lightweight, breathable, and waterproof.

This unique printed Venture has the same features as the original – an attached hood with visor, pit zips, adjustable velcro cuffs, and more. It’s also easily compressible so you can always take it with you.

It comes in black and mountain blue colors.

The Patagonia Live Simply Deer T-Shirt ($30) is the latest animal design in the Live Simply line. Featuring original art by Geoff McFetridge, these shirts are made of 100% organic cotton and PVC- and phthalate-free inks. Available in 3 colors.

For those who can’t start the day without coffee and can’t stand instant, the Java Juice Pure Coffee Extract ($1.30) might be the savior on your next camping trip.

Simply take the Java Juice and add 10-12 ounces of hot water. Have it black or complete it with sugar & milk to taste. It comes in a bunch of flavors like French Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Decaf.

Each packet is individually sealed that won’t break or spoil at high altitudes.