I wanted to post a detailed page of what is currently in my backpack. These are the items that I carry, for various reasons. These are, in my opinion, some of the best pieces of equipment on the market. If you have any questions or comments, post them here! I’d love to hear what you think, and what’s in your pack.
*Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58.
Sierra Designs Lightning UL2
Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt (37 F)
Sea To Summit eVent dry compression stuff sack
Big Agnes Double Z, or Big Agnes Insulated Q Core SL sleeping pad
Kelty Luxury Pillow
MSR Windpro 2 stove
Esbit Titanium Cook Pot
REI Campware Longspoon
Black Diamond ION 2014 headlamp
Gear Aid Seam Grip field repair kit
Light My fire Fireknife
50 feet of Paracord
Brunton 2090g Compass
Outdoor Recreation Group Ultimate Drysack (as food bag)
Medical Kit consisting of moleskin, liquid bandage spray, medical tape, ace bandage, band aids, Ibuprofen, tweezers, alcohol pads, antibiotic ointment, etc
Picaridin bug spray
Chapstick
Platypus 2 liter bottle, and two 1 liter bottles
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter with backup katadyn water tablets.
Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket
Columbia Rain Pants (need to upgrade these, not very good)
Light My Fire Firestarter
Sometimes, I will also carry A Thermarest Z-seat, or Byers Easy Traveler Hammock if conditions are right.
* Replaced the Crown V.C. with the Leopard A.C. 58. The beefier suspension, padding and organization won me over.
TreeLineBackpacker 
It must be an Appalachian Mountain thing. We share many of the same quirky gear choices. Even the crappy Columbia rain pants. LOL Really enjoy your site.
Haha. Yeah it must be. I’ve never much cared for rain pants, so i hadn’t put much thought into them. Although, i recently changed to the loke rain pants from Helly. I’m glad you enjoy the site! That means a lot.