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This year's Editors' Choice testing trip took place in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park -- a perfect testing ground for our favorite gear of the year.

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Editors' Choice 2011: Marmot Plasma 15 Sleeping Bag
Maximum warmth, minimum weight


Editors' Choice 2011: SteriPEN Adventurer Opti
An ultralight water purifier that eliminates all microorganisms, leaves no aftertaste, and works fast.


Editors' Choice 2011: Kelty Salida 2 Tent
An ultralight shelter that's affordable.


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An 800-fill-down puffy that packs small and is under $200.


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