When I went swimming in the frigid fall water this year, my friend told me”for you, there is never bad weather, just bad gear.” He was right. I had my shorty wet suit on. I felt like a wimp in the river. Meanwhile my niece and nephew spent hours with their swimsuits. I use to be like that. Now I have to have the right gear. It’s taken trial and error. Most cold weather gear reviews are skiers or mountaineers. While somewhat helpful, Outdoor Magazines “Gear of the Year” and Backpackers Gear Guide gear gets shredded, tested, tried, torn. It leaks. It’s cold. It’s fragile. Alaska is a different test. Here’s what I’ve found for winter flying,.
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