SERIOUSLY OVERRATED (and Underrated) Backpacking Gear

Derek and Carl discuss seriously overrated (and underrated) backpacking gear. What will make Derek’s list? And how will Carl fair with Derek’s trivia that includes a question from ‘some survey’?
Some of the topics discussed:
-Overrated Backpacking Gear
-Underrated Backpacking Gear
-Backpacking Gear Review
Gear Review: Therm-a-rest Neo Air Xlite NXT
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