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The North45 SureFit Anti-Fog (Non-Magnetic) Balaclava prevents lens fogging when used with a ski mask or glasses. The balaclava is made with merino wool and is available in multiple sizes. It consists of two attached pieces, a regular balaclava that covers your forehead and chin or mouth and a second ring of wool with a nose wire, like a surgical …

When hiking through snow, gaiters are essential because they help keep your socks dry. Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters are so-called because they’re built tough like the animal’s skin. Toughness is important, especially around the ankles when wearing crampons, which can slice up your gaiters and even wound your legs. Weight: 9.8 ounces, size large, tested Durable Waterproof Breathable Abrasion-Resistant Cordura …

Mt Adams (5774′) and Mt Madison (5367′) are the second highest and fifth highest four thousand footers in the White Mountains. They’re usually hiked together on the same day because they’re adjacent at the northernmost end of the Presidential Range. Climbing Adams and Madison is a difficult day in any weather, but it can be downright brutal in winter conditions …

The Six Moon Designs Swift X is a 45L liter roll-top backpack with an adjustable torso length that will appeal to any lightweight backpacker or thru-hiker. It carries great and is loaded with features. It’s also made with XPac (a Liteskin model is also available), a highly durable, lightweight, and waterproof fabric that’s a lower cost than Dyneema DCF in …