clothing

Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor

Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments.

A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas.

What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece?

Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items.

Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special.

Socks. A boring piece gear. But critical. Over the past two years, I’ve become impressed with the Point6 brand.

The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping.

The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing.

The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour.

Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots.