Seriously, what's new out there in the hiking world. About two years ago life got a bit busy so I haven't been able to check-in with Whiteblaze multiple times a day, like I used to. I've been away for so long now I'm wondering what the latest and greatest techniques and gear are. Is there anything that's the hiking community has taken by storm in the past couple years? To give you some context, I'm a hammocker with a WBBB, a Z-Packs cuben-fiber tarp, a GoLite Pinnacle pack (so sorry to see them go), and a DIY cat-stove.
So, what's new in the world of backpacking?