How to Properly Layer for Winter Camping

Winter camping offers a unique opportunity to experience the serene beauty of nature in its frozen state. However, to fully enjoy the experience, it's essential to stay warm and comfortable in the chilly conditions. Proper clothing is the key to surviving and thriving during a winter camping trip. The secret to staying warm in the frigid outdoors is layering your clothing effectively. This strategy allows you to regulate your body temperature, manage moisture, and stay comfortable throughout your winter adventure. In this article, we'll guide you on how to properly layer for winter camping.

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A Winter Trail Running Shoe Showdown

Winter trail running can be a challenging yet exhilarating experience, as you navigate through slippery and muddy terrain while battling the cold and wet conditions. To conquer these elements, choosing the right pair of trail running shoes is crucial. The good news, did the testing for you and we are here to compare three top contenders for your winter trail runs: the Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX, Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX, and Merrell Agility Peak 5 GORE-TEX.

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686's GORE-TEX Bib Excelled In Antartica, It'll Do Just Fine Anywhere Else

I just got back from Antarctica where I lived in the 686’s GORE-TEX Stretch Dispatch Bib for 18 days. Zipping around in the splash zone of a zodiac while snapping images of penguins, seals, and whales this bib did just what I needed it to do. Keep me dry. If I wasn't on the zodiac, I was on land or kayaking, both places I relied on this bib for comfort in the extreme cold. They didn't fail me.

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