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Winter Backpacking on Packed-Snow Trails (Gear List)

Feb 23, 2021 by Ryan Jordan

A winter backpacking gear list for hiking on packed-snow trails in dry (low-humidity) climates.

aquamira, arc'teryx proton fl hoody, arc'teryx sigma fl pant, Arc'teryx Zeta fl jacket, base layers, black diamond distance carbon running poles, black diamond distance traction spikes, caffin v4, camp clothes, darn tough full cushion boot socks, feathered friends lark ul 10, footwear, garmin fenix, garmin inReach mini, gear list, gia gps, goosefeet Gear Down Socks, gossamer gear thinlight foam pad, harvest right home freeze dryer, hiking clothes, hoka speedgoat mid gtx 2, hydrapak flux, hyperlite mountain gear, hyperlite mountain gear dcf pod, hyperlite mountain gear stuff sack pillow, mchale windsauk, merino buff, msr pro bivy, msr reactor, msr ultralight utility cord, nemo tensor insulated pad, outdoor research flurry sensor glove, outdoor research helium gaiter, outdoor research verglas gaiters, patagonia lightweight capiline long underwear bottoms, petzl actik core 450, PhD Yukon K Hoody, RBH designs ultralight vapor mitts, rocky gore-tex socks, sea to summit ultrasil compression sack, smartwool merino 150 boxer brief, smartwool phd light hoody, smith optics chromapop snow goggles, smith optics photochromatic & polarized, snowclaw guide shovel, snowpeak h200 double-wall titanium, storm clothing, traction, traction systems, trail runner, vargo outdoors titanium nail stakes, waterproof sock, western mountaineering flash down pants, winter backpacking, Wyoming, Zpacks fleece beanie

Q & A with Shilletha Curtis

Oct 19, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

Shilletha Curtis was awarded a Backpacking Light Diversity Grant in 2020 to help her prepare, acquire gear, and train for her next dream: hiking the Triple Crown. We caught up with Shilletha for a quick interview.

appalachian trail, AT, base layers, big agnes, CDT, continental divide trail, Diversity grant, pacific crest trail, patagonia nano puff, PCT, smartwater, triple crown, ULA circuit

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Brynje Thermo Mesh Review (Wool and Synthetic Base Layers)

Nov 1, 2019 by Andrew Marshall

This Brynje Thermo Mesh Review features both Super Thermo and Wool Thermo base layers utilizing an open-weave (fishnet) construction.

base layers, brynje, capilene, clothing systems, hats, merino wool, Patagonia, polypropylene, Smartwool

Hiking Underwear & Shorts – Men’s (Guides’ Notes)

Aug 10, 2016 by Ryan Jordan

Underwear acts as a moisture (sweat) transfer layer to keep you reasonably dry “down there”. This guide highlights some important considerations about materials, design, fit, weight, and performance criteria when selecting a pair of hiking underwear (or shorts).

base layers, underwear, wilderness adventure treks guides' notes

Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers

Jul 25, 2006 by Backpacking Light

An in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results.

base layers, clothing systems

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