Winter Hiking
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The Pie Tin Stove-Stand Snow Melting Hack
When you melt snow for drinking water in winter, your stove, if you use a liquid fuel (white gas) stove…
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Kahtoola Nanospikes Traction Device Review
Kahtoola Nanospikes are a lightweight winter traction device compatible with trail runners, most street shoes, and winter boots. They weigh…
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Winter Hiking and Emergency Fires: Think Again
Do you carry firestarters on winter hikes for use in an emergency if you have an accident and become immobilized…
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Winter Backpacking on a Budget: Gear Up without Breaking the Bank
Winter backpacking and mountaineering are great sports. But the cost of winter gear is very expensive, upward of $2000 or…
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Winter Hiking and Weather Forecasting in the White Mountains
If you plan to hike in the White Mountains in winter, it’s important to pay careful attention to the weather…
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North45 SureFit Anti-Fog Balaclava Review
The North45 SureFit Anti-Fog (Non-Magnetic) Balaclava prevents lens fogging when used with a ski mask or glasses. The balaclava is…
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Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters Review
When hiking through snow, gaiters are essential because they help keep your socks dry. Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters are so-called…
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Winter Hiking Gaiters: Benefits and Pitfalls
Winter hiking gaiters, namely high gaiters, are an important part of a winter hiking clothing layering system but they definitely…
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Winter Hiking Clothing and Gear for the White Mountains (NH)
When gearing up for winter day hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains you want footwear, clothing, and traction aids that…
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STABILicers Hike Macro Winter Traction Spikes Review
STABILicers Hike Macro Winter Traction Spikes are a traction device in the same vein as Kahtoola Microspikes and Hillsound Trail…
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Winter Water Bottle Insulation and Hydration: A Simple Approach
There’s an art to winter water hydration and creating an insulation system that keeps your water from freezing, but still…
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Crescent Moon EVA All-Foam Snowshoes Review
Crescent Moon’s EVA All Foam Snowshoes are high flotation snowshoes that are made of foam without any metal crampons or…
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MSR Snowshoes Heel Strap Hack – Tape it Closed
Most MSR Snowshoes have a rear binding that closes with a stretchy ski-style strap. It’s designed that way so that…
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Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra Review
The Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra is a winter traction device that has 18 half-inch stainless spikes connected to an elastomer…
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