Bivy sacks were first developed as solo shelters for mountaineering and climbing where participants were interested in light weight and highly compressible gear. 

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One of the biggest challenges faced by winter hikers is figuring out a clothing layering system that keeps them warm and dry across a wide variety of temperatures, wind chills, and exertion levels.

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Western Mountaineering has been making ultralight sleeping bags and quits for over 35 years. They are still considered the best sleeping bag manufacturer in world with a wide range of sleeping bags and quilts to fit every backpacking and mountaineering need. 

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Light up your tent, hammock, or campsite with this cheerful 120" light string with 23 high efficiency LED lights.  Powered by 3 AAA batteries, ENO Twilights offer over 72 hours of continuous burn time.

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Weighing a scant 6 oz, the Big Agnes Cyclone Chair Kit vastly increases camp comfort without a big weight penalty. It is compatible with all 20" wide inflatable sleeping pads, ranging from 60" to 78". Kick back in comfort on your next backpacking or camping trip!

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The Kovea Hydra is a dual fuel backpacking stove (canister gas or white gasoline) from Kovea Co., Ltd. of Korea. Conveniently, there is no jet (fuel nozzle) change needed when one switches from canister gas to white gasoline or vice versa.

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The Thule Versant 50  can be used as an alpine style backpack with a floating lid or as panel loader, good for use when traveling. Available in 50 liter, 60, liter, and 70 liter sizes and men’s and women’s models, the design provides a lot of flexibility for your needs.

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The weather forecast was favorable so I grabbed the chance for one last trip before the fury of winter arrives in the White Mountains. I headed deep into the Wild River Wilderness, one of the most remote sections of the National Forest.

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Philip Werner quit his corporate job in 2010 to become a full time hiker and outdoor writer. Since then he's hiked a couple of thousand miles and had stories published by Backpacker Magazine and Stackpole Books. SectionHiker.com is ranked by USA Today and Trip Advisor as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure blogs on the Internet. Follow Philip on Facebook.

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