First of all, I would start with getting some merino wool base layers and good boots. I use smart wool long underwear and quarter zip long sleeve tee, plus a micro weight t-shirt. Merino socks too- I...

Here's a great clip of Steve Rinella talking to the author of Charchutrie about parasites in bear meat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ulsLOPgNQ

Trichinella spiralis is member of the...

I bought the TNF Snow Leopard for my wife last year. It is a great bag (nice extra features, well made, wife claims "it's really cozy," etc.), but it really is very bulky if you're looking to be...