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Kahtoola Microspikes
The lightest microspikes are either fragile (lack durability), or don’t offer aggressive traction (not enough spikes, or the spikes aren’t long enough). You certainly don’t want your microspikes to fail...
Shop DetailsBearVault BV500 Bear Canister
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Shop DetailsBearVault BV450 Bear Canister
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Shop DetailsHyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Accessory Pack
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Shop DetailsBrynje Super Thermo Shirt
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Shop DetailsMontem Ultra Light 100% Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
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Shop DetailsULA Equipment Kids Spark Backpack
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Shop DetailsHydroBlu Versa Flow Filter
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Shop DetailsEnlightened Equipment Copperfield Wind Pants
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Shop DetailsGoPro Hero Black Camera
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Shop DetailsSony RX100 Camera
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Shop DetailsZoleo Satellite Communicator
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Shop DetailsColumbia Fast Trek Fleece Glove
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Shop DetailsArc’teryx Aerios 45 Backpack
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Shop DetailsYAMA Mountain Gear Rain Pogies
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Shop DetailsEnlightened Equipment Visp Rain Mitts
The Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Mitt is the lightest rain mitt we've used with single-hand adjustable closures at both the wrist and cuff.
Shop DetailsBlack Diamond Waterproof Overmitts
The Black Diamond Waterproof Overmitt is a long-gauntlet snow/rain mitt with highly breathable fabric, sealed seams, and superb quality.
Shop DetailsOutdoor Research Revel Shell Mitt
The Outdoor Research Revel Shell Mitt is a durable and full-featured rain mitt - long gauntlet, wrist and cuff adjusters, and grippy palm.
Shop DetailsREI Minimalist GTX Rain Mitts
The REI Minimalist GTX shell mitten is a waterproof-breathable shell mitt intended to be layered over a light insulating glove or mitten for rain and wind protection.
Shop DetailsInov-8 Mudclaw G 260
Deep lugs for snow and mud. Good option for off-trail side-hilling, especially on tundra. Not recommended if most of your hiking will be on hardpacked trails or scrambling on steep rock.
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