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Kahtoola Microspikes and the more aggressive Hillsound Trail Crampons are the most popular forms of winter traction used by winter hikers today. Their popularity is based on the fact that they: Require no training to use like crampons Provide traction on pretty serious ice and snow Compatibility with all kinds of boots Lightweight to carry While they do break if …

The Portland Designs Works Bindle Rack lets you use a waterproof stuff sack to carry camping gear behind your seat on bikepacking trips. I like the Bindle Rack because it’s a reasonably economical way to get into the sport of bikepacking without a huge upfront expense and because you can use backpacking gear you already own. Packing for a bikepacking …

Wind chill can best be described as a sensation that we feel as a result of the effects of wind and temperature. Wind chill is not something that can be measured using a device, so scientists have come up with a mathematical formula that relates wind speed and air temperature to the cooling sensation we feel on human skin. Before …

MSR makes great snowshoes for winter hiking and backpacking that provide excellent traction and flotation over packed snow and ice in mountainous terrain and powder in higher elevations and drier climates. With an ironclad guarantee, MSR also has a great reputation for replacing snowshoes that fail, something that will save you money in the long haul if you are rough on …