Pack: REI Blue one (10 years old...similar to the REI MArs)
Tent: Kelty Domelite (When i worked at The Sportsman's Guide we got samples...best $40 I spent on camping gear!)...i am looking into the hennessy hammocks
Bag: cheap coleman (NEED to upgrade!!!)
Water: Katadyn Pocket Filter
Stove: coleman dual-fuel (want to upgrade SOON!)
cookset: MSR Alpine (classic??? guide???...it's about 15 years old)
Pad: therm-a-rest something large
anything else for the basics???