Gear Check - Feather Weight

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Feather Weight

The dangerously light Outdoor Research Synapse jacket (only 3.3 ounces) balls up and stuffs into any pocket unnoticed. So when the wind picks up, temps fall a bit or a light spring rain sets in, this jacket will keep you warm, dry and streamlined out on the trail. $119, www.outdoorresearch.com 

Storm Sturdy

Decide to save on space and not pack the rain cover for your pack, then regret it later as you stand in a downpour? Stow your valuables in Deuter’s Dry Shield pack for your next adventure and you won’t have to worry about water seeping in. Welded and taped seams and fabric pass the waterproof test and help give this carrier the label of most waterproof pack in Outside magazine’s 2007 Gear Guide. $139 (20 liter), $179 (30 liter), www.deuterusa.com

Never Lost

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, whether it be day hiking or multi-day backpacking, kayaking or climbing, biking or backcountry skiing, you know that anything can happen at any time. That’s why you may want to have an ACR Electronics Microfix Personal Locator Beacon on you. In a serious emergency, turn on your beacon and it will transmit a signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your unique registered distress signal; this unique signal allows rescuers to know who you are and to find you that much faster. While the price may seem high at first, the price of survival is priceless. $750, www.acrelectronics.com

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