Therm-ic 1200 Battery Packs & Foot Balance Race Heat Boot Heaters
Providing up to 22 hours of heat, the Therm-ic SmartPack ic 1200 battery pack ($320 at Backcountry.com) attaches to the boot’s tongue and connects to the 100-percent custom Race Heat footbed, which contains a heating element to give the ultimate in comfort, performance and warmth. To find a dealer near you, visit Footbalance.com.
The Buff Merino Neck Warmer
The 100-percent Merino wool Buff scrunches cozily around the neck, offering, ounce for ounce, the most essential extra layer to keep you warm and comfortable on chilly winter outings.
$33 at BuffUSA.com
Stanley Nineteen13 Two Cup Vacuum Bottle Thermos
This 16-oz., vacuum-sealed stainless steel bottle is a straight up companion piece that’ll keep hot liquids at the ready for up to six hours. The lid splits into two cups for civilized on-mountain teatime.
$22.71 on Amazon
Adventure Medical Kits: Ultralight Pro
A stripped-down waterproof kit for backcountry emergencies, the Ultralight Pro features CPR mask, SAM splint, bandages, dressings and medications in a package weighing less than 2 lbs.
$120 on Backcountry.com
Headlamp: Petzl Tikka Plus 2
Petzl’s evolving headlamp staple has white and red LED lights. With two light levels and a strobe mode, the Plus 2 can shine up to 40 yards, as well as maintain “economic mode” for up to 185 hours.
$40 on KarstSports.com
Book: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, by Bruce Tremper
Learn the basics of backcountry travel in Tremper’s comprehensive compendium of avalanche mechanics, weather patterns, route finding, rescue equipment, and safe travel protocols.
$16.14 on Amazon
Voile Utility Strap: 18 inch
Voile straps are to the outdoor industry what duct tape is to the rest of the world. They’re strong, easy to use, and their myriad uses are too many to list here. Used by tens of thousands to patrollers, guides and mountain professionals, they hold things together, fix problems, and get jobs done. Made of stretch poly and a hardened aluminum buckle.
$5 on Backcountry.com