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Who Needs High-Tech Sleeping Pads?

Chad models his Neon Pocket Air Mattress (in it’s original packaging)  that he used on his Chimney Mtn camping trip.  This was Chad’s 1st winter camping trip with us so he can be forgiven for not overspending on gear. But Chad, if you want to continue with us you have to start buying lots of [...]

Four-Season Tents

BackCountry.com published a Tent Buyers Guide to help de-mystify walls, seasons and vestibules and seasons for 3- season tents, 4-season (winter) tents and family tents.  I extracted the relevant Winter Camping information below.

Defining Features

- All vents can be closed during storms. – Tougher materials than three-season tents. – Multiple guy-out points [...]

Snowshoes: Tools of the trade

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Snowfall on the tent at Peaked Mountain

Mark’s three season tent was put to the test as snow fell at Peaked Mountain.

It worked just fine…..

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Silk Bandana

I read this tip in an article by Cliff Jacobson.  He routinely brings a large silk scarf on his northern canoe expeditions.  I found a large silk bandana to be a versatile item winter camping.  I have used it primarily as a neck warmer when I am sleeping, but it can be fashioned into a [...]