I have a short list of legendary gear, but the two things that come to mind for me are :
-Sickle climbing knickers : I bought 4 pairs on closeout for 20$ea at MEC in 2011-2012 and I still haven't found better riding shorts. Seriously! Not a single tear, stain or anything after all those years of riding (I'm mostly rotating the same 2 pairs all the time). I have tried Sombrio, Troy Lee Designs, Dakine and Showers Pass ( the IMBA model is nice!) shorts but nothing fit as well. The TLD Skyline fit well also but not as well. Made of nylon, they resist anything and after coming out of the dryer they even repel water very well. After cutting a few inches in length, they were perfect. I can't stand to see then anymore (only cane in light grey or brown) but they're the only shorts I ride in (and I've worn them daily for most of those years!).
-Camelback Repack LR4 (current version) : I have been riding this pack for 4 years, crashed into rocks and rivers and it's still like new. Always filled to the brim, the zippers still work well and it's got all I need for 2-3 hour rides. I've never found a pack that I truly forget it's on and that can be adjusted while riding. Feels so good to not have anything on my back or shoulders, I'm sold. Even bought a second one on sale in case this one dies.
Nov. 2, 2021, 6:31 a.m. - Martin
I have a short list of legendary gear, but the two things that come to mind for me are : -Sickle climbing knickers : I bought 4 pairs on closeout for 20$ea at MEC in 2011-2012 and I still haven't found better riding shorts. Seriously! Not a single tear, stain or anything after all those years of riding (I'm mostly rotating the same 2 pairs all the time). I have tried Sombrio, Troy Lee Designs, Dakine and Showers Pass ( the IMBA model is nice!) shorts but nothing fit as well. The TLD Skyline fit well also but not as well. Made of nylon, they resist anything and after coming out of the dryer they even repel water very well. After cutting a few inches in length, they were perfect. I can't stand to see then anymore (only cane in light grey or brown) but they're the only shorts I ride in (and I've worn them daily for most of those years!). -Camelback Repack LR4 (current version) : I have been riding this pack for 4 years, crashed into rocks and rivers and it's still like new. Always filled to the brim, the zippers still work well and it's got all I need for 2-3 hour rides. I've never found a pack that I truly forget it's on and that can be adjusted while riding. Feels so good to not have anything on my back or shoulders, I'm sold. Even bought a second one on sale in case this one dies.