Backpacking: Difference between revisions

Although backpacking in the winter is rewarding, it can be dangerous and generally requires more gear. Backpackers may need [[ski]]s or [[snowshoes]] to traverse deep snow, or [[crampons]] to cross ice.  [[Cotton]] clothing, which absorbs moisture and chills the body, is particularly dangerous in cold weather, so backpackers stick to synthetic materials or materials that won't hold moisture. Special low-temperature sleeping bags and tents can be expensive, but will be more comfortable than many layers of warm clothing. However when hiking in cold weather it is always better to hike with varying layers of clothing so that as the body heats up layers can be taken off without causing to wearer to sweat or become very chilled.