Haven't heard much about jackets and bags. Designs are proven, foolproof,and easily maintained. Wisperlite great stove for little jack and dido with the new Mini-Waterworks. Outdoor Resource -Member loves his bivy, stuffsacks, and gaiters. Other members love the overmitts.
Company makes excellent accessories.
Pur-Good, fast, and economical filters. Salomon -Fantastic boots. President swears by them. Tecnica - Good boots for the buck. Long lasting, One guy swears buy them.