From snowshoes to headlamps to slippers, here's everything you need to get to, and enjoy, that backcountry hut.
Jetboil MicroMo Cooking System ($130)
Tiny but powerful, weighs a mere 12 ounces, packs into its own container, and can boil two cups of water in just over two minutes. Pair it with the ($9) and it will also fry up a pan of eggs and bacon.
PackTowl Personal Towel ($10)
Crafted from a blend of polyester and nylon, the compact soaks up four times its weight in moisture, then wrings out nearly bone dry—perfect for wiping down everything from damp equipment to dishes.
Bernzomatic 3-in-1 Outdoor Micro Torch ($35)
Sure, matches are great. But for those times when you need serious firepower, the produces a concentrated flame that will have your woodstove roaring in minutes. The heated blade attachment lets you cut lengths of rope for rapid gear-repair jobs in the field.
Goal Zero Sherpa 100 Power Pack and AC Inverter ($400)
With 98 watt-hours of juice, the can easily charge all your devices—phone, tablet, laptop, Bluetooth speaker, GPS, and DSLR. When the power runs out, refill the portable battery with Goal Zero’s über-packable Nomad 13 solar panel ($160).
Black Diamond Alpine FLZ Trekking Poles ($140)
Folded down, disappear in your pack. Bonus: switch baskets and they’re your summer trekking poles.
Bobble Presse Coffee Brewer ($30)
This compact metal combination delivers your morning boost faster and easier.
Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry Boots ($170)
The 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation in Vasque’s svelte, provides tons of warmth without much bulk. And the speed-lace system is easy to manipulate with cold hands.
MSR Lightning Explore Snowshoes ($260)
The ratcheting straps on are exceptionally easy to cinch down, and the frame and crampons provide excellent traction for heading uphill through the deepest powder.
Mountain Hardwear Ratio 15 Sleeping Bag ($260)
This compresses to the size of a camping pillow and weighs only 2.5 pounds, yet it provides enough warmth for chilly nights after the fire is out.
Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp ($40)
Petzl packed 160 lumens into the three-ounce . It features a white light setting for normal visibility and a softer red one for moving about without waking your bunkmates.
Glerups AG-01 Slippers ($135)
will keep your feet comfy and warm while lounging around the cabin. They also have durable rubber soles for outdoor wear, so you can slip them on for midnight pee runs.