agv k3 bat black SV Helmet The micrometric steel fastening system makes securing it quick and safe AGV K3 SV Helmet –

100% Carbon neutral made from recycled materials, Vegan

Sustainable design with one-of-a-kind colorways The main fabrics are a durable 210D ripstop nylon, putting the pack in the same league as something like Ospreys Mutant packs but falling short of the hard-as-nails, 400 to 600D of the Berghaus MTN Guide 45

Rightly so, since these are the primary tools of the job

Former senior editor Jenny Abegg, who put together this guide in late 2023, typically wears short-sleeve tops for hiking and backpacking, while contributing editor Maggie Slepian and senior editor Maddie Downie (who now manages the guide) are sucker for sun hoodies