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Gear Guide 2011: Weekend Packs

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Gear Guide: Lowe Alpine Alpine Attack 45 Weekend Pack



Gear Review: Granite Gear Nimbus Trace 62 Weekend Pack



Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider Weekend Pack



Gear Review: Gregory Baltoro 65 Weekend Pack



Gear Review: REI Passage 65 Weekend Pack



Gear Review: Sierra Designs Revival 65/Jubilee 65 Weekend Pack



Editors’ Choice Winner: Granite Gear Blaze AC 60



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