This article originally appeared on Outside

Last fall we invited 28 brands from across the hike and camp space to come to New Mexico to share their latest and greatest products with our editors and lead testers at our inaugural Gear Summit. The state’s beauty--and it’s sometimes erratic weather--were on full display for the group, as we hiked, ate, and learned about gear under the wide-open skies. Here, we talk about the products that most caught our eyes during the event.

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