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The Montane Icarus Jacket is a warm hooded jacket that’s filled with PrimaLoft’s ThermoPlume fill, a synthetic insulation that’s been designed to mimic down, except for the fact that it will keep you warmer if it gets damp or wet. Like goose down, ThermoPlume consists of small clusters of fibers that trap heat but still falls short of high-quality goose …

The CamelBak Fourteener 24L Hydration Pack is a day hiking and hydration pack capable of carrying lots of food, water, and extra layers. The latest Fourteener 24L is a substantial design departure from the previous model with a very different look, more cargo pockets, and a unique two-layer “dual-wing” hip belt system that greatly increases the pack’s reachable pocket storage. …

The North Face Mica FL 1 is a one-person double-wall tent that weighs 32.5 ounces. The inner tent is freestanding, making it very easy to set up, and the rain fly only requires an additional 2 stakes to pitch. Steep side walls and the curved pole architecture provide plenty of headroom, while an inner tent length of 85″ gives tall …

Most winter hikers in the White Mountains check the weather a few times every day, so they can grab a good weather window to climb the more challenging above-timberline peaks and enjoy the view. With temperatures forecast in the ’30s and a calm wind, I knew this would be a fine day to climb the bald dome of Mt Eisenhower, …