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gear closetUltimate Direction SpeeDemonMSRP $139Features:• Storage capacity: 2175 cu. in./35.6L• Weight: 2 lbs. 10 oz.• Adjustable TorsoLink® Suspension System• Large top-mounted easy access storage pocket• Low mounted tow line attachment loop• Removable shoulder-strap-mounted water bottle holstersEditor’s Note: Later this summer, we will be doing anexpedition pack test. See how this pack compares withothers of its size.Princeton Tec ApexMSRP $85Features:• 1 Maxbright 3 Watt LED, 4 Ultrabright LEDs• 4 AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH rechargeable• Burn Time-150 hours• Waterproof• 5 modes and a battery power meterEditor’s Note: We have used the Apex in Costa Rica andon numerous trainings and have been impressed with theamount of light and durability of the product. We utilizedthe lithium batteries for the weight saved since it doesrequire 4 AA batteries. Another option is the Apex Prowhich uses two CR123 batteries.Adventure World Magazine is a June GreenZine 2008 40