Absolute Snow Best Winter Hiking Gear 2020
Winter Wanderland: On The Trail
As summer fades and the from an afternoon on the local trail to a destination day hike, keeping warm and to see you through the mud and snow of on the trails this winter.
Below, we look at a selection of essential outdoor kit for hiking and trekking through the colder months; with designs tailored toward 4-season, lower altitude use where changing weather and ground conditions can be expected.
 | Lowe Alpine Aeon Volume: 18-35L 100D/210D Taslan Dobby / TriShield 2 Waterbottle pockets Ice axe & walking pole attachment Waist & chest straps |  |
 | Montane Meteor Waterproof Jacket 40D PERTEX® SHIELD + Dry Touch backer 100% nylon ripstop Waterproofing: 20,000 mm Breathability: 18,000g/m2 Roll-away hood with wired peak Adjustable cuffs & hem YKK front zip with storm flap |  |
 | Scarpa Trek LV GTX Hiking Boots Upper Material: 1.8 Oiled Nubuck GORE-TEX® Vibram® Biometric Fly Sole
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 | Rab Microlight Alpine Insulated Down Jacket Insulation: Recyled 700fp down + Nikwax hydrophobic finish Shell: Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum, 50g/m2 with DWR Elasticated cuffs & drawcord adjustable hem Adjustable hood with stiffened peak |  |
Silva Ranger Compass Graduation: 360° Degree Increments: 2° Romer Scales (mm) :1:25K, 1:50K Magnetic Declination Scale: 60° West & East Weight: 32g |  |
 | Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Volume: 1 Litre Filter Type: Hollow fiber filter 0.1 micron Output: 2L per minute Weight: 63g - Removes bacteria, protozoa, cysts & sediment - Shake clean EZ-Clean Membrane - BPA & PVC free |
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Adjustment: Telescopic, Flicklock Shaft: 3-section, 100% Carbon Weight (Per Pole): - 95-110 cm - 166g - 105-125 cm - 180g - 120-140 cm - 193g Pack Size (cm): 32 | 35 | 40
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 | Soto Windmaster + 4 Flex Pot Support Fuel Type: Canister, Isobutane-propane Output: 2800 kcal/h | 3260w | 11000 BTU Boil Time (avg.) : 4 min/1 L, climate/altitude dependent Duration: Burns approx. 1.5 hours with 250g canister Weight: 87g (with 4-Flex Pot Support) - One-touch Piezo ignition - Micro Regulator for cold weather efficiency - Ledge around burner head acts as a windshield
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Toaks Pot 650 Material: Titanium Volume: 650ml Size: Ø102 x H97 mm Weight: 80g |  |
 | Petzl Bindi Lumens: 200 Bulb: LED Weight: 35g IPX Rating: 4 Battery: 680mAh rechargeable Max Burn Time: 50 hours Max Distance: 36m |
Gerber Devour Multi-Fork Material: 7075 T6 Aluminium Weight: 23g Dimensions: 19 x 4 cm - 6 function multi-tool mounts to back
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 | Real Turmat Pasta Bolognese Type: Freeze-dried Weight: 122g (dry weight) Energy (kJ) 2196 Energy (kcal) 525g
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Leatherman Skeletool KBX Construction: 420HC Combo Knife Weight: 36g Closed Length: 8.7 cm Blade Length: 6.6 cm Locking Blade: Yes Carry Style: Clip
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Ultralight - For Camping & Overnight
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Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20° 3-Season Shell: Nylon RS + DWR Insulation: 650 fill DownTek™ water repellent down Fill Weight: 567g Weight: 964g Max Body Length: 183 cm Pack Size: 20 x 15 cm Comfort Women: -6°C Comfort Men: -9°C |  |
 | Klymit Inertia Ozone Fabric: 30D Top | 75D Bottom, Polyester Weight: 309g Pack Size: 9 x 15 cm Size: 183 x 54.5 cm Thickness: 4.6 cm |
Tiger Wall 2 Seasons: 3 Berth: 2 Doors: 2 Vestibules: 2 Weight: 1.13 kg Pack Size: 14 x 46 cm Poles: DAC Featherlite NFL pole system Fly: Silicone treated nylon RS, 1200mm, PU coating Floor: Silicone treated nylon RS, 1200mm, PU coating |  |
