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  1. New Ultralight REI Brand Backpacking Tents 1 2

    By 69RoadRunner,
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  2. Backpack Stove for patrol use 1 2

    By Buffalo Skipper,
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  3. Water Filters: advice needed 1 2

    By Once_Eagle-Always_Eagle,
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  4. Roll or Stuff a tent? 1 2

    By Beavah,
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  5. Troop Tents or Personal Tents 1 2

    By Its Me,
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  6. Propane Lantern

    By DonPedro71,
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  7. backpacking raingear consideration 1 2

    By Double Eagle,
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  8. Cast Iron Fry Pans for Patrol Use 1 2

    By kenk,
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  9. Military Sleep System sleeping bags 1 2

    By Eagle732,
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  10. Canvas Tents - Anyone?? 1 2 3

    By Nessmuk,
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  11. Pad under sleeping bag? 1 2

    By Hunt,
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  12. Coleman Big Basin Sleeping Bag

    By JasonG172,   
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  13. Lightweight Patrol Gear Ideas 1 2

    By kenk,
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  14. Sleeping bag recommendation 1 2 3

    By Snake Eater,
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  15. How many square feet??? 1 2

    By Basementdweller,
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