GoLite

GoLite Pursuit pack (50L / 3,000 cu in). This is a polyurethane-coated nylon with DWR applied. As near as I can tell it was bone dry inside. I want to do further testing to see how much water it will really hold up to. It has a hydration sleeve with two openings to get the tube out, with the openings being well constructed. It has an internal framesheet to provide support. Being that it is made to be a alpine/backcountry skiing/snowboarding/snowshoeing pack it has lots of straps for attaching those sorts of things directly to the pack. I liked the reflective tape on the front and wish it had some on the rear, which I may do something about. Also the waist strap has two mesh pouches, which I think I will come to like.

Plain jane waterproof jacket. Two pockets, hood. What more do you want for $20?

Ah and to the beast of a sleeping bag. This is the GoLite Venture 0F bag. Baffles at the top of the chest to keep the warm air in the bag, as well as a baffle that runs the length of the zipper. The zipper runs most of the way down the bag, probably longer then it should for warmth, but it does make it easier to get in and out of. The orange middle section is DWR which means you still have to be careful to not get the bag wet, but gives up a bit more margin for error. The head and foot of the bag (gray) are made of waterproof fabric. This is because tents tend to drip moisture in those areas. Light weight and packs well.