MSR Whisperlite International Stove

Woven from 70D high-tenacity nylon with a 400-pound weight capacity (rated) — the actual breaking strength of the nylon fabric is several thousand pounds, making the rating conservative. The triple-stitched suspension channels and ring-buckle system are the same hardware used in climbing slings. The hammock folds into its own integrated stuff sack without a separate bag to lose. Made in Asheville, North Carolina. ENO offers a lifetime warranty that covers replacement of worn or failed materials. The fabric's high thread count prevents UV degradation better than low-count nylons.

Hand-forged by Swedish smiths in Axe Village (Gransfors), using the traditional charcoal-fired forge technique — each axe head is individually forged, not cast, which creates a tighter grain structure in the steel. The hickory handle is straight-grained American hickory, hand-fitted into the head and secured with a wooden wedge and a steel wedge. The steel is hardened to 57-59 HRC — hard enough to hold an edge through extended splitting but tough enough not to chip on knots. The smith's initials are stamped into each axe head as personal quality certification. Gransfors Bruks axes are still handed down as heirlooms.

The Copper Spur uses a 15-denier high-tenacity ripstop nylon body with a 1200mm hydrostatic head waterproof rating and factory-taped seams — all seams are sealed at the factory, not just the critical ones. The DAC Featherlight NSL poles are aluminum alloy with a specific wall thickness that makes them lighter than steel without sacrificing strength. The pole clips (rather than sleeves) allow the pole to flex independently of the tent body, reducing tear-out stress at the attachment points. Big Agnes offers a repair parts program for poles, zippers, and fabric. Used by Himalayan mountaineering teams and thru-hikers who can't afford tent failure.