Winter backpacking creates challenges that are much different than summer or fall backpacking. The four season tent we selected for the challenge is The North Face Mountain 25 Four Season, and we have paired it with The North Face Inferno -20 degree sleeping bag (that’s a $600 sleeping bag!!). And no cold weather trip is comfortable without a great sleeping pad. We selected the Exped Synmat UL because of it’s comfort, weight, and great “R” Value. Check out our shoe traction chain add-on below and go to this link to add Snow Shoes.