Winter note
In winter, pack enough stopped-time warmth for route finding, first aid, and slow group movement.
10 Essentials spoke
Insulation
Insulation protects your heat margin when wind, injury, slow travel, or an unplanned stop changes the day.
Catalog items3
Source families1
Typical range300-450 g
How to use it
Extra clothing layers for the coldest possible weather, not just the forecast.
- Pack a warm layer that stays dry until you need it.
- Add it before you get chilled at exposed rests or summits.
- Match insulation to the worst credible conditions, not the valley temperature.
- Protect down or synthetic fill in a dry bag or pack liner.
Packing tip
Keep the puffy layer near the top of the pack so it comes out before sweat turns into cold.
GearCatalog items
Structured item stats transferred from the PeakList GearCatalog source families.
Synthetic Puffy
- Family
- Insulation Upper Layers
- Weight
- 450 g
- Best for
- General hiking
- Suitability
- good
Down Jacket
- Family
- Insulation Upper Layers
- Weight
- 400 g
- Best for
- General hiking
- Suitability
- excellent
Fleece Pullover
- Family
- Insulation Upper Layers
- Weight
- 300 g
- Best for
- General hiking
- Suitability
- limited
Related essentials
Most safety margins come from systems working together.
