Best Winter Backpacking Gear 2023-2024 Staff Picks
Lightweight and ultralight picks for core winter backpacking gear categories
November 13, 2023 – Compared to baseline options, winter backpacking gear is synonymous with added warmth and weather protection, at the cost of additional weight and bulk. As such, you should strive to pack only as many winter-specific items as you actually need for the expected conditions and itinerary. Note, it doesn’t even have to be winter to use winter backpacking gear. This category is relevant in most regions from mid-fall to early-spring.
To build out a winter backpacking gear kit, upgrade one item at a time, starting with the core of your shelter, sleep system, pack, and insulative apparel. This non-comprehensive winter backpacking gear list highlights many of our top lightweight and ultralight winter picks from a wide array of possible categories. The assortment will expand as we test more gear this winter!
Winter gear enthusiasts may also be interested in our guides to 4-season tents, 0 degree sleeping bags, 0 degree quilts, winter sleeping pads, down booties, down pants, and down parkas.
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