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A truly ultralight winter mitt - insulated vapor barrier technology combined with ultralight materials.
This full-featured synthetic insulated pant really fits well, and it’s a great value – if you want or need the features. Read More...
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2007 Read More...
Ultra warm non-slip booties for snow camping, and they coordinate well with daytime snow travel footwear. Read More...
A synthetic-fill, full-zip jacket with highly breathable stretch panels and thumb-hole wrist sleeves Read More...
The lightest hooded synthetic fill jacket on the market. Read More...
A unique soft shell jacket with retractable insulation in the torso area. Read More...
Discover unheard of freedom of movement and breathability. Read More...
Lightweight, dry, and warm handwear for most snow sports, but we found their limits when we used them for snow shelter building. Read More...
Pertex Microlight shell, PRISM synthetic insulation, 12 ounces with hood Read More...
So much warmth in such a light package. Read More...
Simple, lofty and light - to be replaced fall '06 with a heavier version - too bad. Read More...
A big (almost 7-ounce), synthetic hood for cold weather. Read More...
A synthetic-fill parka with full front zip, handwarmer pockets, and hood. Read More...
A worthy successor to the long-missed Puffball: less than seven ounces and packs to the size of a (insert cliche here: grapefruit! softball! water bottle!). Read More...
Comprehensive review of high loft synthetic insulated jackets (belay type) used for backpacking. Read More...
Product performance review of the Cloudveil Enclosure Mountain Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the GoLite Belay Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the Integral Designs Dolomitti jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Magma jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the Cirrus Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the Patagonia DAS Parka, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket. Read More...
Product performance review of the Wild Things EP Hooded Jacket, a lightweight synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell. Read More...
Product performance review of the Wild Things Belay Jacket, a synthetic insulated backpacking jacket with Epic shell. Read More...
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Lightweight synthetic high loft insulating jacket. Read More...
High loft insulating vest - warm enough for winter use. Read More...
Insulated jacket with integrated shell hood - lots of features to boot. Read More...
Synthetic, no-frills, ultralight insulating vest. Read More...
Lightweight Polarguard Delta-insulated pullover. Read More...
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