I saw the thread about bad gear purchases, and as I'm still building my own collection, I'm curious about what pieces of gear are your favorite purchases? What gear gets you excited every time you use it? What piece of gear would you purchase over and over again if you lost it?
For me, I bought an Osprey Talon 44 backpack last year, and I love it! Light, durable (especially for the thickness of its fabric), and it's bright orange. What about everybody else?