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Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Cold Winter Temperatures (Two-Layer Systems, Vapor Barriers, and Really Puffy Stuff)

Dec 24, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

Lightweight backpacking gear for winter temperatures: two-layer insulation systems, vapor barrier systems, and really puffy stuff.

arc'teryx, backcountry skiing, cold, enlightened equipment, feathered friends, footwear, forty below, gryphon gear, handwear, inclement weather, insulating clothing, Outdoor Research, overboots, Patagonia, phdesigns, RBH Designs, rei, salomon, snowshoeing, stephenson tents, vapor barrier, Western Mountaineering, winter backpacking

First Impressions: Black Diamond Glidelite Ski (“Snow Trekkers”) Review (Video)

Jan 31, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

I put together a 4-minute video montage with my initial thoughts about the Black Diamond Glidelite skis that includes footage from both tracked and untracked trails, with inclines up to about 15 degrees.

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Lightweight Backpacking in the Winter: Gear and Techniques from the Arctic

Feb 24, 2017 by Jörgen Johansson

Lightweight backpacking in the winter requires more intentionality with respect to gear selection and skill set, but with great rewards.

backcountry skiing, cold, europe, insulated clothing, snow, snowshoeing, Sweden, traction systems, trekking clothing, ultralight sleep systems, winter backpacking

The Holiday Gift Guide of Lightweight Outdoor Gear for Trust-Funded Gear Junkies

Dec 15, 2015 by Ryan Jordan

Petzl Ultra Rush Headlamp, Benchmade Osborne Knife, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Duffel Bag, MSR Carbon Core Stakes, La Sportiva Stratos Cube Boots.

backcountry skiing, benchmade, cascade designs, hyperlite mountain gear, la sportiva, msr, new feature, Petzl, rei

Mike St. Pierre: Interview with the Founder of Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Vann

Mike St. Pierre founded Hyperlite Mountain Gear while working as chef in NYC out of a desire to have lighter gear for his weekend adventures. He has not looked back and HMG is quietly and quickly making a name for itself in the outdoor industry. Read what Mike has to say about his company and his recent adventure in the Grand Canyon.

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