Mountain Hardwear's AirShield Elite

It looks like Mountain Hardwear is developing an alternative to WindStopper called AirShield Elite.

AirShield Elite from Mountain Hardwear Europe on Vimeo.

Shell Jacket + Tent + Sleeping Bag = JakPak

This is demo video of a very interesting new outdoor product called the JakPak. It's basically a shell jacket that conceals a hidden tent, mosquito netting, and works very similar to a bivy bag. It could possibly be a game changer as far as backpacking and climbing gear; or at least emergency shelter gear.



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Alpine Layering System and How to Choose Gloves

Check out both of these excellent clothing videos by Phil Ershler and sponsored by Outdoor Research.

Gear - Layering System

The following post is a helpful visual guide to what clothing you will need on a cold weather expedition and what to look for when purchasing these items. Please note, this is a basic guide, and you may still want to consult a retailer associate as far as sizing for multiple layers, pricing, and special attributes of these items. You may also have other special clothing that will be needed when going on a trip that may not be listed below.

To start, please hover your mouse over the image to see more about each item. Clicking the image will take you to a link of popular versions of the item.

We will try to keep these items updated, so please let us know if you see a mistake.