The top three · Thru Picks composite

Pack Accessories

Shoulder snacks, a pack liner, and the bits that make a pack actually work.

Independent tests and published hiker surveys, cited on each card. Sources & method

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1BEST OVERALL

Nylofume Pack Liner

Translucent chemical-drum pack liner bag, Thru Picks illustration

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1.1 oz$2

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Thru Picks survey input 9.2 / 10

8.9 / 10 Thru Picks

Chemical-drum liner that keeps a quilt dry for a couple of dollars.

Sources: Garage Grown Gear · Halfway Anywhere

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2BEST VALUE

Gossamer Gear Shoulder Pouch

Small gray pack shoulder pouch, Thru Picks illustration

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0.9 oz$30

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Thru Picks survey input 8.8 / 10

8.3 / 10 Thru Picks

Shoulder snack pocket from a pack maker hikers already carry.

Sources: Garage Grown Gear · Halfway Anywhere

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3PREMIUM PICK

Zpacks Shoulder Pouch

Ultralight dyneema shoulder pouch, Thru Picks illustration

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0.4 oz$35

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Thru Picks survey input 8.9 / 10

8.3 / 10 Thru Picks

Dyneema strap pocket for people already on Zpacks.

Sources: Garage Grown Gear · Halfway Anywhere

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