Snow Study Kit

$119.00

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Maker: Feathered Friends
Made in: Seattle, WA
Type: Avalanche Safety
Availability: In stock at maker
Added: Apr 10, 2026
Last verified: Apr 10, 2026
Fulfilled by: Feathered Friends — direct

Made in Seattle, WA by an indie down & rain gear maker. Premium down sleeping bags and jackets made in Seattle since 1972.

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Feathered Friends

Seattle, WA · Down & Rain Gear

Premium down sleeping bags and jackets made in Seattle since 1972. One of the few remaining U.S. manufacturers of down products. Their sleeping bags are used on Everest expeditions.

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This is a new lightweight compact carrying case from Backcountry Access containing essential tools for studying the snowpack and assessing snow stability and avalanche hazard potential. The kit includes a Slope Meter for measuring slope angle and aspect, a Polycarbonate Snow Crystal Card for indentifying snow crystals, an Analog Thermometer for measuring snowpack temperature gradients, a 15x Magnifying Loupe with closed sides for wind protection when examining snow crystals, and a 2 meter ECT Cord for cutting through snow when performing extended column tests. Kits like this are required ...