Backpacking Skills
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Ultralight Tents and Shelter Guide: Pros and Cons
Ultralight backpacking tents and shelters come in all shapes and sizes, but each type has pros and cons for different…
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Rab Vapor Barrier Socks Review
Rab Vapor Barrier Socks take a radically different approach to layering than what you’re probably used to. Vapor barrier clothing is…
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Tubbs Flex VRT Snowshoe Review
The Tubbs Flex VRT is a plastic decked snowshoe with an aggressive crampon setup that’s ideal for snowshoeing in steep…
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Winter Hiking Glove Layering
Most winter hikers carry several pairs of gloves and switch between as their needs for breathability, dexterity, wind resistance, waterproofing,…
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Winter Hiking, Hydration, and Insulated Water Bottle Jackets
Whenever you go hiking, it’s important to stay properly hydrated. This is especially important for winter hiking when even mild…
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Winter Boots: 200g vs 400g Insulation
Winter boots are usually insulated with 200g or 400g synthetic insulation which is very thin but warm. The insulation varies…
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Smurf (Showa 282) Winter Hiking Gloves Review
Showa 282 Temres Gloves (also called Smurf Gloves or Japanese Fishing Gloves) are low-cost, single-layer, waterproof/breathable gloves lined with synthetic…
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Norrona Falketind Flex1 Softshell Pants Review
Norrona’s Falketind Flex1 Softshell Pants are technical mountaineering pants ideal for winter hiking and climbing. They’re stretchy, wind-resistant, and highly…
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Outdoor Research Dryline Rain Jacket Review
The Outdoor Research Dryline Rain Jacket is a 2.5 layer waterproof/breathable rain jacket with pit zips, an adjustable hood, wrist…
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Hillsound Trail Crampon Guide: How to Choose
Hillsound makes three different types of winter hiking traction aids, which unlike traditional mountaineering crampons, are primarily designed for use…
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Vapor Barrier Socks Using Reynolds Oven Bags
Reynolds Oven Bags can be used as vapor barrier socks for cold winter hiking. They prevent foot perspiration from degrading…
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KEEN Targhee High Lace Winter Hiking Boots Review
KEEN’s Targhee High Lace Winter Hiking Boots are full-height (not mids) waterproof/breathable insulated boots rated to -25F/-32C. They are amazingly…
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TSL Snowshoes Symbioz Elite Snowshoes Review
TSL’s Symbioz Elite Snowshoes are designed for use in mountainous terrain with aggressive crampons and a heel lift for climbing…
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Hillsound Trail Crampons Review
Hillsound Trail Crampons are a winter traction aid that’s tailor-made for hiking on inclined trails covered with hard ice or…
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