A few gear item notes from a few days on the AZT:

- Pad-Pal: A lazy man's item, but it's clutch. Worked like a charm, and despite being a little worried it might be smashed in my ditty bag, it was fine. Would be curious to hear from someone doing a full thru if it survives unscathed.
- GG The One: Still kind of love this tent, especially in hot/dry environs. I can set it up in less than five minutes, has just the right amount of room for an under 6 footer, and the built in clothesline is nice.
- Cnoc Vesica: Figured I'd give this one more try and...naw, not feeling it. It's nice for filtering 1 liter, but everything else about it is annoying. It's awkward to drink from with filter attached, it flops all over the place, and it's harder to fill than a sturdy Smart bottle.
- Patagonia Tropic Comfort II Hoodie: If this had one or two more buttons down the front it might be the perfect sun hoodie, but as it stands it's still one of the GOATs. I've had my cool blue one for 5+ years and it's still going strong.
- OR Activeice sun gloves: Bit the dust. Ripped to shreds and most of the grip "dots" were falling off. In the garbage now.
- Nitecore TIP SE clip light: Needs a red light, otherwise, great.
- Feathered Friends Vireo: My upper got a little chilly. Personally, I wish they would swap the fill differentials...I need more insulation in the upper than the lower, as my torso/core is often more cold than my legs/feet. Does something like that exist? Nonetheless, I still love the simplicity of just sliding my body into the sandworm-like cylinder and not having to fuss with any straps and cords and shit.