This past weekend I field tested my new 0 degree North Face Snowshoe sleeping bag for the first time on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts. The Snowshoe is a mummy style synthetic bag that is filled with Polarguard Delta insulation and has a nylon shell. At 3 lbs 8 oz. this […]

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The Cocoon line of jackets and pants is manufactured by Bozeman Mountain Works, a leading boutique manufacturer of ultralight backpacking gear. Their UL 60 Vest, shown here, uses Polarguard Delta insulation, a lightweight synthetic material that along with Primaloft, became popular last year with mainstream manufacturers like the North Face.
The UL 60 is a very […]

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Montbell is one of my favorite clothing manufacturers for ultralite hiking, particularly for cold weather. They are not widely distributed in the US, so it is difficult to find their clothing on the rack.
One of the first items I purchased from them is their U.L. down vest, shown left. This is a great insulation […]

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