Two Noteworthy Posts at SectionHiker

Ten Best Hiking Daypacks.  I don't think they're in any particular order, but once again the Osprey Talon 22 was at the top of the list.  Here's my review from last winter.

Gear of the Year for 2019: Sea-to-Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Sleeping Pad.  Their GotY award is for the single item that has the biggest net positive of anything tested.  Four inches thick(!), 3.8 R-value, 15 oz; this pad has a lot going for it.  $200 though... whew.  Maybe next year.

Anyway, interesting reading, both.