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Backpacker Magazine – September 2008

Extreme Layering: Cold-Weather Clothing

Our testers faced raging blizzards, pounding hail, frigid temps, and 60-mph winds to select these top clothes.

by: Annette McGivney, Photos by Sethhughes.com

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Rab Ascent

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Cloudveil Koven Plus

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ARC'TERYX Kappa AR Pant

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The North Face Omen Power Stretch

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Sierra Designs DriZone Booties

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Outdoor Research Criterio

All weights are for men's large (unless otherwise noted), on BACKPACKER scales.

For more in-depth apparel reviews, check out our exclusive online Apparel Guide supplement.

Extreme Cold | Extreme Heat | Extreme Rain | Extreme Versatility

BOOTIES

Sierra Designs DriZone Booties
These hightops are our favorite winter camp shoes, thanks to a generous helping of 750-fill down, elastic cinch cords around the ankle, waterproof/breathable shell fabric, and ridged plastic soles that grip packed snow. $70; men's S-XL, women's S-XL; 14 oz.; sierradesigns.com. Reader service #105
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Is this jacket too bulky to wear under a shell if necessary?
Posted: Jan 23, 2009 Bryan

Does anyone know if that color of the Rab Ascent Jacket has been discontinued? I can't find it anywhere?
Posted: Jan 18, 2009 Mike NH

yes to all the above. I find myself using the search box just to try to find product reviews because there is no other way to find what I am looking for.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2008 dan

i agree whole-heartedly.

and thanks to dan and andy, i can now navigate around this stie.

thanks, guys!
Posted: Oct 11, 2008 erichapman

+1 on Dan's post
Posted: Oct 09, 2008 TMick

It's true what Dan said! Either use the numbers on the picture or the catagories or both to change the view. I kept changing the numbers on the picture and nothing happened with the review until I read Dan's comment.
Posted: Oct 09, 2008 Andy Stotz

why is your review section so confusing!!! it's impossible to figure anything out... let alone leave a review because nothing ever matches up. time for a complete revamp. seriously.
Posted: Oct 03, 2008 dan