Buyer’s Guide Outside 2006 Pounder Plus

Great Gear

For the no-frills gal who thumbs her nose at floral details and feminine colors, Marmot’s ultralight synthetic bag delivers women’s features in gender-neutral style. Primaloft Sport insulation crushes almost as well as down, and there’s extra fill at the feet, hip and shoulder. Bonus: There’s no Velcro at the closure – hence nothing to get caught in your hair. By Berne Broudy