Clothing - Vapor Barrier

Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear/cool dealio/thingy-dingy of 2011. Read More...

In this final part of the series we assemble the information gleaned from our field testing into an informative discussion with down to earth conclusions. We also present field test data for each individual jacket, comment on its utility, and identify standouts. Read More...

Manufacturers make lofty claims for the enhanced breathability of the new fabrics. I tested ten jackets under challenging and forgiving backpacking-type conditions, while recording temperature and humidity inside and outside the jackets, and reported my findings. Perhaps I didn’t experience “air and water vapor permeability so shocking you’ll swear it's magic,” but I did identify some standouts and some promising trends of interest to backpackers. Read More...

The Mount Asgard Smock is a minimalist mountaineering shell meant to withstand hard use and bad weather. If Superman needed a jacket, would this be the one? Read More...

Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear/cool dealio/place of 2010. Read More...

Backpacking Light's Andrew Skurka on Vapor Barrier Liners: What they are, how they work, and when to use them. Read More...

Vapor barrier socks with a good fit and loads of versatility, but slower to dry out when snow camping. Read More...

Simple lightweight vapor barrier socks that perform their function well. Read More...

Creates a very versatile footwear system when worn in lightweight trail runners for snow or wet conditions. Read More...

Durable and reliably waterproof socks, but have a couple of distinct drawbacks. Read More...

The GoLite Vapor Vest capitalizes on vapor barrier principles to keep your insulation dry while wearing a backpack and hiking (or skiing, or climbing) in very cold conditions. Read More...

RBH Designs Vapor Barrier Hand & Footwear Read More...