Top 5 Products from 2005

1. Brunton 6Spectra compass – A funky yet functional navigation tool. $89, www.brunton.com.

2. Ibex Woolies Zip T-Neck – This thin wool top perfectly walks the fine line of being warm and cozy yet breathable during activity. You can wear it for pretty much every cool athletic outing. $59, www.ibexwear.com.

3. REI Flash UL Pack – This minimalist day pack weighs 10 ounces and has 1,000 cubic inches of capacity. It’s made of a water resistant silicone-infused nylon and skimmed-down to only the essentials. $25, www.rei.com.

4. Outdoor Research Zealot jacket – Waterproof, wind-proof and breathable, the Gore-Tex PacLite Zealot jacket weighs just 7.7 ounces. It can be used as a raincoat or a winter-weather shell with proper layering underneath. $199, www.orgear.com

5. Kelty Pagoda tent – The Pagoda looks and functions like a sturdy backpacking tent, just at four times the size. It has two doors, a window, air-flow vents, and 100-square-feet of floor space to sleep up to six adults. $400, www.kelty.com