Here I will review some gear I have used and talk about my experiences with it.  As I have gone further into the wilderness my ideas of what I need and why have changed.  Starting with carrying everything including the kitchen sink in a 50 pound bag, and still finding myself cold and uncomfortable.  I have since altered what I carry and cut down quite a bit.  I still cary too much but thats the way it goes.  I found many gear reviews helpful so I wanted to throw in my two cents in the hopes it might help someone else in their escape.