When the thermometer drops below 40, most two-legged animals stampede to their wintering grounds, which biologists have observed come equipped with a TV and overstuffed couch.

Resist this natural impulse, as savvy outdoorspeople know, and you'll have prime territory all to yourself to hike, bike, and paddle. And you can do it in surprising comfort with the right gear and cold-weather knowledge gleaned from GORP's outdoor experts:

	Essential Winter Apparel Layer your head, hands, and feet to nip heat loss.
	Learn to Layer The art of staying warm and dry.
	The Bag Ratings Game Get as much sleeping bag warmth as you need.
	Keys to Sleeping Warmly How to have a goosebump-free night.
	Winter-Worthy Tents Finding a weather-tight fortress
	Cool Stove Cures Hot performance from cold canisters.
	Accessorize for Warmth Key items for winter hikes.
	Stretch the Paddling Season The right cold-weather equipment extends the paddling year by months.
	Biking In This Weather? You bet. How to stay warm in the saddle.

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