winter – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:35:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg winter – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Gear Review – Nalgene Ultralite Wide-Mouth Bottle https://pmags.com/gear-review-nalgene-ultralite-wide-mouth-bottle https://pmags.com/gear-review-nalgene-ultralite-wide-mouth-bottle#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:08:54 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=42824 Gear Review – Nalgene Ultralite Wide-Mouth Bottle

A look at the Nalgene UL widemouthed bottle that has a place in our cold weather kit. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-nalgene-ultralite-wide-mouth-bottle/feed 0 42824 The Quiver – Top Shelters of all time! https://pmags.com/top-ten-backpacking-shelters-of-all-time https://pmags.com/top-ten-backpacking-shelters-of-all-time#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:01:30 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=10894 The Quiver – Top Shelters of all time!

What began as a parody of “top ten” gear lists has grown into a reflection on how real shelter choices evolve with trips, partners, seasons, and the simple goal of sleeping well and walking on. Updated 2025. Read More ...

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What to wear in what many people consider to be among the most difficult of conditions: cold and wet. Updated Sept 2025. Read More ...

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Winter backpacking means solitude, gorgeous winter light, and long nights. Here's what Joan and I find works to make those long nights enjoyable. Read More ...

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How to build an inexpensive  stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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As winter approaches, I am reminded of one of the items we use all year around: Surplus wool liner gloves. A long-time favorite for twenty years now and a favorite budget pick for both Joan and I.
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The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More ...

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Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More ...

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A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More ...

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Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More ...

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