If you’re going to spy on someone, you should do it right with Celestron’s VistaPix binocular/digital camera.

The VistaPix is a powerful binocular capable of shooting video or photos.  It even has a built in FM tuner with earphones incase you’re watching the game from the nose bleeds and want Pat Summerall’s play-by-play. 

This 8×22 LCD digital binocular camera is the most compact of its kind. The 8x telephoto lens allows you to snap magnified images or video with 3 megapixel resolution and play them back on the LCD screen or through your computer.  With the SD card slot you can expand on the internal mass storage capacity to capture even more footage.  This unique and fun tool comes with its own VistaPix Photo Express SE software, so you can crop, re-size, and manipulate your photos and video.

*Warning, images may appear closer than they are.

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Good luck finding a more ridged bad-ass tent for this amount of money.  The Eureka K2 XT’s 8′11″ x 7′8″ floor space and open angle dome design creates the roomiest tenting experience I’ve ever seen for a three person model, so if you need a cramped footprint for ledge squatting, you’ll have to deal with something much less comfy.  This expedition-grade shelter features a wind and snow-shedding 4-pole geodesic design that’s large, light, strong and efficient for mountaineering and winter camping.  But don’t be fooled, the zippered high/low tent vents and scoop vents in the fly (accessible through zippers in the roof) make The K-2 XT a comfortable choice for summer and spring as well. 
If you’ve ever put together a tent, you’ll have no problem with the K-2.  The posts and grommet corner attachments, clips, and continuous mesh rod sleeves simplify the process while the optional guyouts provide added stability in Armageddon like winds. 

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The official sleeping bag of Andrew Lloyd Webber isn’t an illusion, but it will disappear if you don’t hide it from your thieving friends.  Mountain Hardwear has put together an impressive line of Phantom products, notably the Phantom 0° Sleeping Bag which is the lightest four-season bag around. This snug mummy cut bag is insulated with 800-fill down, so it’s toasty warm, uber light, and highly compactable; the perfect bag when you don’t know what to expect. 
The Phantom’s tuck-stitched shell is constructed from 15 denier lightweight tear resistant fabric, with a DWR finish.  The super-luxe inner lining provides a silkier sleep experience while the tight 5 inch baffle spacing prevents cold spots by keeping the down in place. 

*Sleeps one person comfortably or two people very awkwardly

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The Three Wire Bivy from Big Agnes protects you against the elements and more importantly, the mosquitos. 
With a mesh bug netting option under the already breathable yet waterproof eVent fabric, the bugs won’t kill you and neither will suffocation. 
The bottom of the bivy is constructed of durable, lightweight Cordura, while the DAC Featherlite NSL poleset utilizes reverse Combi pole optimization for extra strength and weight reduction; oh yeah, the Eco-Friendly anodizing pole process significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals; sweet. 
With a packing weight of 32oz, this bivy is a must for the solo alpinist.  Setup only takes seconds and I personally like the point of entry over my former bivy, not to mention perfect headroom and ventilation.

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From the Apex Series, Kelty gives us the Orb 3, one of the strongest high alpine mountaineering tents you’ll find on the market.  This free standing, 5-pole, weather-tight, two vestibule, double door dome design tent can stand up to anything.  With a weight of 12 lb. 8 oz you might be hesitant, but for a three person 4 season tent with this kind of durability, you’ll be hard pressed to find anything lighter.  Like some tents, I thought I might need a masters degree to set it up, but the Orb was a snap.  One of my favorite features are the small vents situated at head level while lying down that provided better ventilation than any other 4 season tent I’ve used.
If it’s time for a 3 person tent in your arsenal you need to consider this little wonder, you won’t be displeased even with the elements giving you their worst and coming back for more.

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Let me guess, you haven’t bought a new pack because it’s impossible to know which one is best. Let me help you out. Ideally you want different packs for different occasions. For example: if you’re climbing K2 you want the lightest, most durable pack ever made, if you’re trekking the Sierra Nevada’s for a couple weeks you want the most ergonomically comfortable pack, and if you’re jumping out of a plane, you want a pack that features a harness and parachute. Ok, now that we’ve dispensed with the obvious, if you need one pack for all you’re adventures you need the Osprey Aether 85. This multi-day backcountry pack combines lightweight materials with dual peripheral aluminum rods that stabilize your load and transfers the weight close to the body for ultra-comfortable pack-to-body contact.

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This extremely versatile boot gives you what you want, what you need, with no waste. The Vasque Alpine LT GTX Mountaineering boot is the ideal light weight foot gear for touring the high country. With rubber rand, strap or hybrid crampon compatibility, and a Vibram Mulaz sole you can feel properly equipped for rock, ice, mud, snow to hell and back. The Vasque Alpine LT GTX cuts down on weight while maintaining integrity and protection. One trip into the alpine zone and you will quickly realize the importance of weight reduction, especially on your feet. The benefit of being light and nimble means going farther and faster while remaining comfortable. The Vasque Alpine LT GTX is your answer to gearing up like a true alpinist with no compromises.