The only new thing I fell in love with this year was some BD trekking poles. Despite being relatively young and in some of my best shape ever going into this fall, I don't know how I backpacked without them all these years. Saved my ass numerous times on the packout from a mtn goat hunt.
Other than that I continue to be impressed with my first gen Late Season pack and Firstlite wool top. They have both taken a lot of abuse in the years I've owned them and they look none the worse for wear.
