It might not have the room for three offered by the VE 25, but the rugged Mountain 25 Tent from The North Face offers the same highly wind resistant performance while shaving a couple of pounds off your overall pack weight. With a trail weight of seven pounds, 12 ounces, the Mountain 25 tent is the lightest four-season expedition tent made by The North Face. A brow pole up top creates a lift venting profile that offers excellent cross flow while minimizing humidity. Like many of the best designed mountaineering tents, the Mountain 25 has an integrated polyurethane view window that's cold tested to -60F so you can check on the weather without compromising any of the warmth inside the tent. The guy-out points are numerous enough to weather big blows and the No-Stretch Kevlar guylines with camming adjustments are ideal for pitching in open spaces. The Mountain 25 comes with internal storage pockets for gear, but if you really want to organize (and possibly dry out) your mountaineering and backpacking gear, get the fully-compatible #2 Gear Loft from The North Face. If you're going minimalist, don't forget to buy the Mountain 25 Footprint so you can add a floor to your poles and fly configuration.

You're sure to have an outdoor positive experience when you have these waterproof boots on your feet. They're comfortable, durable and great looking. Imported.

Over the long haul, going ultralight and carrying a pack without a supportive suspension system uses more energy than you save by cutting a few ounces. With the introduction of the Osprey Exos 46 Backpack, you can pursue your ultralight adventures with a supportive, ventilated suspension system in a super light package. The Exos 46 is a specialized lightweight pack with all the features you would expect from Osprey; a modified aluminum Airspeed Suspension system, padded BioStretch Harness and Hipbelt and plenty of pockets to keep you organized and your must-haves" at your finger tips. The Exos 46 can comfortably carry up to 28lbs, making it ideal for thru-hiking, weekend trips, and long day hikes.

Like a sleeping bag for your hands, the Burton Men's AK Oven Mitt might be all 21st-Century tech with crazy stuff like ultrasonic welded construction,laser etched logos. However, the Oven Mitt still has tons of rider driven features that make them some of the best in snowboarding. GORE-TEX triple goose down fill,a leather palm highlight this toasty warm Mitt. The cat's meow for your digits.

An essential piece of gear for cold weather backcountry expeditions, the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Parka for women is insulated with 650-fill goose down toasty warmth. Lightweight, packable and wind resistant, this Polyester Z-Rip shell provides a host of additional shelter warmth with it's detachable down hood, non-chaffing micro-chamois lined collar and chin guard comfort. Drawcords close in body heat at the hood, hem and back, while articulated sleeves allow for a critical move when it's really needed.