The Gear You Need to Survive the Snowpocalypse

Snowpocalypse is here! Feet upon feet of snow are burying the East Coast! But even if you aren’t on the East Coast, the following stories and gear guides offer important tips, tricks, and buying advice for surviving a massive snowstorm. If you aren’t the type to head outdoors when the weather gets hairy, check out one of these adventure films to escape to another place while you’re stuck indoors. Don’t worry, it’ll be over soon.

Gear & How-To’s

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Be prepared, or be square.

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