Oct 9, 2021 · Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 4: Dream Becomes Reality Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) May 19, 2016. This series explores the use of a Backpacking Wood Stove for warmth in the winter. Part 4 …

Feb 1, 2024 · Winter backpacking requires more gear, and often heavier gear. For example, on multi-day treks in the Northern Rocky Mountains, nighttime temperatures can fall below zero degrees fahrenheit (-18 °C). This requires shelters that can withstand blizzard conditions in addition t0 other winter gear such as snowshoes or skis (and their repair kits).

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Aug 12, 2024 · In the fall of 2022, I embarked on cold-weather camping with my newly purchased Zpacks Duplex, quickly discovering the tent’s susceptibility to heat loss and condensation issues. Despite various modifications and upgrades to my sleep system, including a higher R-value sleeping pad and a radiant barrier, I continued to experience significant ...

Traveling in avalanche terrain requires specific tools to manage risk and respond effectively in emergencies. Each piece of avalanche gear serves a distinct purpose for rescue scenarios. In addition, they can provide some value for non-emergency use while snow trekking and camping. Avalanche safety tools add weight to your backpack.

May 5, 2014 · Stumbled across this Better Homes and Gardens Family Camping 1961 and had a hoot looking at the pictures and reading the author's commentary. This was the glory days of American Family Camping, even before the peak in the mid-60s.

Dec 10, 2014 · Need a backpacking gear checklist for winter snow cave camping? The proficient snow cave builder can deal with extremely cold and foul conditions with a weekend (3-day) pack weight of less than twenty pounds.

Jun 7, 2005 · The gear hits the ground a second or so before him and if he is gets dragged along the ground for a distance so does his gear. The idea being that if the gear is strong enough to take this abuse it should take anything. So you might say that the standard for all Infantry Gear is a sort of drag test.

Jun 13, 2024 · In this article, I’ll present options for gear based on five key attributes of backpacking gear: Weight; Cost; Durability; Versatility; Performance (Comfort) I’ve chosen these attributes because they are widely applicable to virtually all categories of gear.

Oct 23, 2024 · You are right. When car camping, I can opt for lower-quality gear. However, if heading to distant foreign mountains or camping sites, a different plan is necessary. Despite being extra cautious, losing items occasionally is unavoidable.