Layering and clothing
A practical look at layering and clothing, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Guides and comparisons
A smaller, stronger library of evergreen pages replacing the repetitive legacy article set.
Hands, feet and head
A practical look at hands, feet and head, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter travel and traction gear
A practical look at winter travel and traction gear, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Cold-weather camping and care
A practical look at cold-weather camping and care, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Base layers: merino wool vs synthetics
A practical look at base layers: merino wool vs synthetics, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Fleece vs insulated midlayers
A practical look at fleece vs insulated midlayers, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Down vs synthetic insulated jackets
A practical look at down vs synthetic insulated jackets, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Hardshell vs softshell winter jackets
A practical look at hardshell vs softshell winter jackets, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Insulated pants vs shell pants with layers
A practical look at insulated pants vs shell pants with layers, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter boots: insulation, traction and fit
A practical look at winter boots: insulation, traction and fit, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter hiking boots vs everyday snow boots
A practical look at winter hiking boots vs everyday snow boots, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Wool vs synthetic winter socks
A practical look at wool vs synthetic winter socks, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Mittens vs gloves
A practical look at mittens vs gloves, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Liner gloves vs insulated gloves
A practical look at liner gloves vs insulated gloves, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter hats vs balaclavas and neck gaiters
A practical look at winter hats vs balaclavas and neck gaiters, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter goggles vs sunglasses
A practical look at winter goggles vs sunglasses, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Gaiters for snow and slush
A practical look at gaiters for snow and slush, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Ice cleats vs traction chains for footwear
A practical look at ice cleats vs traction chains for footwear, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Snowshoes vs traction devices
A practical look at snowshoes vs traction devices, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Trekking poles for winter walking
A practical look at trekking poles for winter walking, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Insulated water bottles vs vacuum flasks
A practical look at insulated water bottles vs vacuum flasks, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Winter daypacks: access, straps and snow exposure
A practical look at winter daypacks: access, straps and snow exposure, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Cold-weather sleeping bags: temperature ratings explained
A practical look at cold-weather sleeping bags: temperature ratings explained, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Foam vs inflatable sleeping pads in winter
A practical look at foam vs inflatable sleeping pads in winter, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Four-season tents vs three-season tents
A practical look at four-season tents vs three-season tents, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Layering for changing activity levels
A practical look at layering for changing activity levels, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →Drying and storing winter gear
A practical look at drying and storing winter gear, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
Read →A winter-gear selection checklist
A practical look at a winter-gear selection checklist, with attention to temperature and wind, activity level and moisture.
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