Field Notes

FIELD TESTED

Equipment we use, trust and recommend for demanding cold-weather environments.

Equipment is selected on the basis of practical experience, technical assessment and suitability for the conditions it is intended for. No product is listed in exchange for payment, and links go to the manufacturer or its Norwegian supplier.

Where shown, a classification states the basis for an entry: personally used, field tested, or a technical recommendation. Inclusion does not imply formal laboratory testing or certification.

SHELTER

Barents Outdoor Arctic Polar 3 & 4

SHELTER PERSONALLY USED

Barents Outdoor Arctic Polar 3 & 4

Built for demanding winter expeditions, the Arctic Polar 3 and 4 are rugged, proven expedition tents designed for year-round use. Carrying forward the Norwegian tent-making heritage of Helsport, Barents Outdoor continues the tradition of expedition shelters built for harsh conditions.

SLEEP SYSTEMS

Mountain Equipment Glacier Expedition

SLEEP SYSTEMS PERSONALLY USED

Mountain Equipment Glacier Expedition

If you're looking for one sleeping bag for serious winter use, look no further. The Mountain Equipment Glacier Expedition is a proper expedition sleeping bag, not one designed to chase impressive ISO temperature ratings. Generously cut to accommodate extra clothing and the realities of extended winter travel, with substantial down fill, durable construction and a weather-resistant outer shell.

CLOTHING

Mountain Equipment WLD Collection

CLOTHING PERSONALLY USED

Mountain Equipment WLD Collection

Mountain Equipment represents what I value in technical clothing: honest design, practical details, and equipment built to perform. Their WLD collection brings this philosophy into the professional and military world, where function, durability, and reliability come first.

BASE LAYERS

Brynje Arctic Double

BASE LAYERS PERSONALLY USED

Brynje Arctic Double

Brynje Arctic Double is one of the most effective base layer systems I've used for cold-weather activities. The combination of mesh against the skin and an insulating outer layer provides excellent moisture management and warmth, especially when alternating between hard physical work and periods of inactivity. Available with either wool or polyamide mesh. I've used both and honestly notice very little difference in real-world performance. Not the prettiest underwear out there, but that's hardly the point.

SPECIALIST PACKS

Halite Waterproof & Tactical Packs

SPECIALIST PACKS PERSONALLY USED

Halite Waterproof & Tactical Packs

Waterproof specialist backpacks, military load carriage and tactical equipment. Listed for waterproof and operational use, not as a general-purpose trekking pack.

CUSTOM EQUIPMENT