WOOT! Look at the gear BGT is offering this go round!
Those of you who know me fairly well, know I love gear. Part of the reason is because it helps me remember how much I love hiking, especially when it’s not possible for me to get out. I can always dream of the smell of the trees, the feeling of the cool breeze through my hair, and the smell of my gas stove cooking a nice warm meal after a long, cold hike.
The other part is simply the fact that anything Brown Santa delivers is usually cool.
So, since there are those of you out there who have asked about BGT (Backpackgeartest.org) I thought I’d post a few items that recently came up for testing.
We are pleased to offer the Big Agnes 15 degree down bags for three ecstatic testers. The nominally men’s bag is the Lost Ranger and the women’s bag is the Roxy Ann.
http://www.bigagnes.com/str_bags.php?id=lr
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http://www.bigagnes.com/str_bags.php?id=ra
Backpack Gear Test and Montbell are excited to bring the Ultra Light Super Stretch Hugger #1 to the testing arena. This is a 16 F (-9C) degree down bag which tips the scale at about one kilo.
The OneShot is a three-season, freestanding solo shelter that is roomy enough to sit up in, yet packs down small and weighs less than some bivy sacks.
BGT and Primus is proud to bring you a great, lightweight stove; the Micron. 3 lucky testers will have the chance to cook their favorite meal on this bad boy.
Needless to say, I applied for all of these, in addition to some I haven’t listed on here. 
Testing gear is a great opportunity that I thought I’d never have in my life. The ability to test items that I simply can’t afford is so cool, and knowing that I’m helping other while doing it makes it even better. I’ve received a few emails from people reading my previous reports telling me how much they were influenced in their decision to purchase equipment. One guy even wrote me to say that he was definitely getting the MSR Waterworks based off the report that I had written about it.
For More information, or to become a Backpack Gear Tester yourself visit http://www.backpackgeartest.org.
