Name: 2024 Thxgiving, Winters Shopping Event -Q/A, Deals, Coupons, Tips, Guidance etc
Start: 2024-11-22T21:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-01T23:00:00-05:00

Winters are the most beautiful times to be Outdoors in Northeast. Explore with right gear and preparation.

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Winter/camping/mountaineering Items At a glance and some recommendations: (details on the gear list page below)

1. **Upper(Body) & Lower(Legs) Warm Base layers** (Primer:[https://www.ems.com/f/ea-how-to-choose-a-base-layer.html](https://www.ems.com/f/ea-how-to-choose-a-base-layer.html))
(Tutorial: [https://www.backpacker.com/gear/layering-for-winter](https://www.backpacker.com/gear/layering-for-winter))
2. Fleece Insulation as Mid layer
3. Down Insulating layer - Down jacket (650, 800 fill)
4. Windproof layer - Hardshell, Wind resistant - Softshell
5. Winter Hat (Beanie, Balaclava)
6. Wool Socks (Merino, mid, heavy)
7. Glove liners (Thin, Very Important)
8. Insulating and Waterproof mittens (Primaloft+Goretex material)
9. Handwarmer
10. Headlamp 250+lumens, 100+ feet range
11. Hiking poles
12. Hiking boots (Waterproof Goretex and Mid-high)
13. Leg Gaiters
14. Snow goggles
15. Face mask windproof/Balaclava ([https://www.rei.com/product/725708/seirus-ultra-clava](https://www.rei.com/product/725708/seirus-ultra-clava))
16. Backpack (https://mountainsforeverybody.com/kelty-zyp-48-backpack-for-men)

**SNOW HIKES recommended gear-**
Starter traction: Trail Crampons (aka microspikes) ONLY recommended Hillsound ([https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-Trail-Crampon-Traction-Device/dp/B009HQAUC6](https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-Trail-Crampon-Traction-Device/dp/B009HQAUC6))

Intermediate: https://www.hillsound.com/products/trail-crampon-pro

Snowshoes for soft snow: Tubbs brand- Beginner/starter, Advanced MSR brand EVO (starter), MSR EVO Ascent (Intermediate)

Winter Ice Climbing - Ice Axe, Insulated Mountaineering Boots, Crampons, Rope (https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ice-axe.html)

Gaiters: Hillsound, Outdoor Research

Useful links: [http://4142298.xyz/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Winter_activities_-_Gear_list](http://4142298.xyz/Desi-Outdoors-Enrichment-and-Recreational-Activities/pages/Winter_activities_-_Gear_list)

Physical stores (NJ) +online: EMS, REI, Campmor(+online), Sierra, Uniqlo, (other: Costco, Marshalls, Dicks)

Online: (many) Amazon, Cabelas (+PA store), SunnySports (+NY store), backcountry, Mountaingear, backcountryedge, moosejaw

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