Scouting, Volume 101, Number 1, January-February 2013 Page: 41
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• REI CIRQUE ASL 2 TENT
$359, RELCOM
Built for year-round use, this hybrid tent offers a stout winterproof
design and a manageable pack weight of 5.6 pounds. Zippered
panels seal its mesh doors tight from blowing snow. Its fly (not
pictured) has channels that vent wind "to increase the tent's
strength," REI cites. Finally, adjustable ceiling vents allow airflow at
night to help keep condensation at bay.
• OUTDOOR RESEARCH TRANSCENDENT
HOODY
$195, OUTDOORRESEARCH.COM
Thick baffles of goose down give this jacket its loft and enough
warmth to fight below-zero air. Outdoor Research employs rip-stop
polyester for the body and a light, 650-fill down insulation inside
to give this "puffy" jacket its puff. Despite the warmth, the
Transcendent packs small and weighs slightly less than 1 pound
when stuffed away.
3 LTY MISTRAL MINUS-20
$90, KELTY.COM
At 6.6 pounds, the Mistral is a bit of a lug. But its reasonable price
and a minus-20-degree rating combine to make it a good buy. A
mummy-style design with a thick hood lets you cinch the Mistral
tight. Its rip-stop polyester shell is stuffed with gobs of synthetic
insulation for warmth throughout the winter night.
• MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SPEARHEAD
MITTS
$100, MOUNTAINHARDWEAR.COM
Kevlar stitching and a durable pigskin palm set the Spearhead Mitts
apart. A waterproof/breathable treatment keeps snowmelt from
seeping through. Inside, removable polyester-fleece liner gloves
provide extra dexterity when fumbling with your stove in camp.
• THERM-A-REST Z LITE SOLTJWO
$35, CASCADEDESIGNS.COM
An aluminized surface treatment on this foam sleeping pad reflects
body heat, upping its warmth for winter nights. In bitterly cold
temps, opt for the foam pad versus the air pad, which puts a layer
of cold air between you and the ground. Plus, the Z Lite Sol folds
into a rectangle-shape package that you can easily cinch onto a
backpack, weighing in at just 14 ounces.
• OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INSULATED
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
$14, RELCOM
Keep your water in its drinkable liquid state with this foam case.
It fits a standard 1-liter water bottle and zips shut, sealing out
the chill and keeping your drink from freezing. A webbing loop
attaches the case to a backpack hip belt for easy-access hydration
at all times on the trail.
• KAMIK KEYSTONE G BOOTS
$240, KAMIK.COM
Lace up for a winter hike or a snowshoe trip with these insulated
leather boots. A Gore-Tex membrane offers a waterproof shield
for wet snow or slush on the trail. Bonus: A pattern of tiny glass
filaments embedded in the sole provide additional grip on ice and
hard snow.
• MSR EVO SNOWSHOE
$100, CASCADEDESIGNS.COM
A rigid plastic deck and steel "traction rails" on the bottom for grip
make the Evo snowshoes distinctive. Big rubber straps pull tight
over the boots, giving a quick and secure fit. Their small size—8
inches wide, 22 inches long— accommodates up to 180 pounds for
added float on the snow. For those needing extra flotation, add a
snap-on pair of tails to the snowshoes for $40.
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