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Forty Below® Mountaineering Product Details Climbing Equipment for the Extremes™
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NEW!! Forty Below® Camp Booties™ Key Features: Superlight! Only 10 oz. for size medium! Very compact too! Synthetic insulation works even when wet. Fits into plastic mountaineering boot shell when your liner is removed. Rubber dot sole. Removable Closed Cell foam footbed for enhanced insulation under feet.
The synthetic insulated camp bootie for mountaineering, winter camping, and even around the house! Now your feet and toes can be nice and toasty after a hard day on your adventure! These will be a favorite for all of your trips, year-round!
Forty Below® Camp Booties™ are insulated with a continuous filament polyester fiber, so they dry fast if they get wet. They also provide insulation even if wet, as compared to down/feather insulation which provides no insulation when wet, plus may not ever get dry again during a trip. This synthetic insulation goes completely around and under your foot. They are very compact, and superlight at only 10 ounces per pair size medium! The sole is made of a special rubber dot material, with a Cordura rand around the lower bottom, taffeta nylon upper, and taffeta nylon lining to make them easy to take on and off with wool socks on. Drawstring with cordlock top closure. A very helpful feature is the removable 3/8 inch thick closed cell foam footbed, so you can wear the Forty Below® Camp Booties™ inside the plastic mountaineering or ski boot shell when it is removed, helpful your when boot liner is drying.
Sizing: Small: fits a foot length up to 9.5 inches, (women’s 5-7). Medium: fits a foot length up to 10.5 inches (womens 8-9/men’s7-10). Large: fits a foot length up to 11.5 inches (women’s 10+ men’s 10.5-12). X-Large fits a foot length up to 13.5 inches (men’s 12.5-18).
Sizes: S, M, L, XL. From women’s 5 to men’s 18. Colors: Royal Blue, OD Green, Purple. Weight: 10 oz. per pair size medium.
Forty Below® Replacement Foam Footbeds for Camp Booties
Made of closed cell foam 10mm thick.
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large.
Forty Below® K2 Superlight™ Overboot "I wouldn't go to extreme altitude without them!" JIM WICKWIRE Key Features: Lightweight, compact, and not bulky. Fits double plastic, plus single and double leather mountaineering boots. Stretchy and easy to put on in the cold. Easy to repair.
The Forty Below® K2 Superlight™ overboot is a great choice for extreme cold climbs. A favorite insulated boot cover that has been used for many years on Denali, Himalayas, and Polar expeditions. The unique design allows it to be used with a wide range of “step-in”, “new-matic”, and “strap-on” style crampon bindings, plus “wire toe bail style” ski mountaineering bindings. Patterned to fit both plastic and leather mountaineering boots. In addition to being used with double shelled boots for high altitude and cold weather climbs, they can also be fitted to leather climbing boots to help extend their temperature use range. The Forty Below® K2 Superlight™ uses a special nylon covered, 4.7 mm stretchy closed cell neoprene foam insulation, with 2 layers of heat reflecting Titanium. This insulation goes from about the top of your climbing boot, completely around and under the boot, with no gaps in the insulation. The insulation panels are glued together and also stitched on the inside and outside surface, with no sewn through seams. They fit trim to the boot, and are not bulky. Because of the stretchy insulation material they are easy to put on in the cold, and they roll up small in your pack. The toe and heel area have small triangular shape panels made of a slightly thinner neoprene insulation that allows for many wire toe bails and flip lever heels to simply compress the insulation and rest on the toe and heel groove of the boot. The toe, heel, and lower side area of the overboots have a thin rubber paint applied to add abrasion resistance and help protect the stitching. A 2 inch wide heavy duty velcro front closure goes all the way down to the toes for easy adjustment of laces. The upper gaiter goes up to just below the knee, and is made of a non-coated, windproof and breathable Cordura nylon to help minimize frost build up. Elastic drawcord top closure, with a cordlock on top of the gaiter. A special smooth nylon crampon patch is glued and stitched to the instep side of the neoprene for added resistance to crampon pokes, etc. One of the great features of Forty Below® overboots is that they are easy to repair! This is especially helpful, as crampons and rugged terrain are so hard on everything they come in contact with. Repairing is easily done by simply gluing the poke holes together, using glues such as those for repairing neoprene fishing waders or wetsuits, like AquaSeal from McNett, etc. For the fabric gaiter repairs, the iron-on style fabric patches work well and are really easy to put on, and can in many cases eliminate the need to sew patches on. For repairs on the mountain, use the Forty Below® Repair Patches, which are a special sticky and stretchy tape that work great for repairs during a trip (one is included with the overboot). SIZES: XS-XXXL: To fit from ladies 4 to mens 16. Colors: Black, or Red (red foot with black gaiter). Weight: 21 oz. per pair size Large.
Forty Below® Purple Haze™ Overboot Key Features: Completely stretchy to fit a wide range of boot types. Stretchy and easy to put on in the cold. Fits climbing, ski-mountaineering, telemark, and snowboard boots. Easy to repair.
The Forty Below® Purple Haze™ overboot is a completely stretchy insulated boot cover that is easy to put on boots. A favorite insulated boot cover choice for use on Denali, Himalayas, and Polar expeditions. Patterned to fit double plastic mountaineering boots, plus ski-mountaineering, telemark, and snowboard boots. It is a very unique overboot in that it can stretch to fit easily over many of the large shell and cuffs of ski-mountaineering, telemark, and the large volume “combi-boots” such as those from Millet, La Sportiva, etc. The Forty Below® Purple Haze™ model uses a special nylon covered, 4.7 mm stretchy neoprene closed cell foam insulation, with 2 layers of heat reflecting Titanium, which goes completely around and under the boot, with no gaps in the insulation. The insulation panels are glued together, and also stitched on the inside and outside surface, with no sewn through seams. They fit trim to the boot, and are not bulky. They fit with a wide range of crampon binding styles such as “step-in”, “new-matic”, and “strap-on” crampon bindings, as well as wire toe ski mountaineering bindings. The toe and heel area have small triangular shape panels made of a slightly thinner neoprene insulation that allows for many wire toe bails and flip lever heels to simply compress the insulation and rest on the toe and heel groove of the boot. The toe, heel, and lower side area of the overboots have a thin rubber paint applied to add abrasion resistance and help protect the stitching. The closure is in the front using a large size YKK® HEAVY DUTY zipper, with a flap underneath to help keep snow out. One of the great features of Forty Below® overboots is that they are easy to repair! This is especially helpful, as crampons and rugged terrain are so hard on everything they come in contact with. Repairing is easily done by simply gluing the poke holes together, using glues such as those for repairing neoprene fishing waders, wetsuits, like AquaSeal from McNett, etc. For repairs on the mountain, use the Forty Below® Repair Patches, which are a special sticky and stretchy tape that works great for repairs during a trip (one is included with the overboot). SIZES: XS, S, M, L, XL. To fit from ladies 6 to mens 16. Color: Black. Weight: 24 oz. per pair size Large.
Forty Below® MT. Everest™ Overboot
"THANKS FOR SAVING MY TOES!" John Roskelley
Key Features: Thin rubber sole in addition to insulation adds durability in sole area. For mountaineering, snowshoeing, winter camping. Stretchy and easy to put on in the cold. Easy to repair.
The Forty Below® Mt. Everest™ overboot is our original overboot model! Used for a wide range of mountain activities from high altitude and extreme cold mountaineering, and recreational snowshoeing. A thin rubber sole has been added in addition to the insulation for enhanced durability in the sole area, so it works great for use as an insulated boot cover for mountaineering, plus activities such as snowshoeing, boot cover for camp booties, etc. This model works only with “strap-on” style crampon bindings, and strap style snowshoe bindings. The insulation goes from about the top of your boot completely around and under your boot, and is made of a 4.7mm stretchy closed cell nylon covered neoprene wetsuit type material, with 2 layers of heat reflecting Titanium. The insulation panels are glued together, and stitched on the inside and outside surface, with no sewn through seams. They fit trim to the boot, and are not bulky. This special insulation is flexible, for a great fit on your boot and easy on and off. The upper part is made of non-coated Cordura nylon to help minimize frost build up. The front closure is 2 inch wide heavy duty Velcro, and there is an elastic drawstring closure around the top. The toes, heel and lower side area have a painted on rubber material for enhanced abrasion resistance. A nylon crampon patch is glued and stitched on the instep side of the neoprene for added resistance to crampon pokes, etc. One of the great features of Forty Below® overboots is that they are easy to repair! The neoprene insulation is also easy to repair, especially as crampons and rugged terrain are so hard on everything they come in contact with. Repairing is easily done by simply gluing the poke holes together, using glue for repairing neoprene fishing waders, wetsuits, AquaSeal glue from McNett, etc. For fabric repairs the iron-on fabric patches work well and are really easy to put on, and can in many cases eliminate sewing. For repairs on the mountain, use the Forty Below® Repair Patches which are a special sticky and stretchy tape that works great for repairs during a trip (one is included with the overboot). Color: Black. SIZES: 11 sizes to fit from ladies 4.5 to mens 16! Weight: 28oz. per pair size large.
Forty Below® Penguins™ Overboot Key Features: Short height and compact design. For use with an independent gaiter. Stretchy and easy to put on in the cold. Easy to repair.
The Forty Below® Penguins™ model overboot is a “shorty” style insulated boot cover style that is designed to work in co-operation with an independent gaiter. Great for use in situations such as mixed terrain climbing where you might want to be able to take the it on and off, and also in situations such as while belaying to help keep your feet warm. Because of the design and stretchy material they are easy to put on in the cold, and are compact in your pack. Use Forty Below® Penguins™ overboots with a separate set of gaiters, or gaiters on the pants or bibs you have, plus they are well suited for use over the top of supergaiters with rubber rands. A very compact style of overboot, it is built similarly to our K2 Superlight™ model, except that it has a short 3" tall gaiter, and does not have a crampon patch to help reduce weight and bulk. The Forty Below® Penguins™ overboot uses a special nylon covered, 4.7 mm stretchy closed cell neoprene foam insulation, with 2 layers of heat reflecting Titanium. This insulation goes from about the top of your climbing boot, completely around and under the boot, with no gaps in the insulation. The insulation panels are glued together, and stitched on the inside and outside surface, with no sewn through seams. They fit trim to the boot, and are not bulky. Because of the stretchy insulation material they are easy to put on in the cold, and they roll up small in your pack. The toe and heel area have small triangular shape panels made of a slightly thinner neoprene insulation that allows for many wire toe bails and flip lever heels to simply compress the insulation and rest on the toe and heel groove of the boot. The toe, heel, and lower side area of the overboots have a thin rubber paint applied to add abrasion resistance and help protect the stitching. A 2” wide heavy duty velcro front closure goes all the way down to the toes allows for easy adjustment of bootlaces and includes a webbing gaiter hook loop sewn on near toe. The 3 inch short gaiter is made of a non-coated, windproof and breathable Cordura nylon to help minimize frost build up. Elastic drawcord top closure, with a cordlock on top of the gaiter. One of the great features of Forty Below® overboots is that they are easy to repair! This is especially helpful, as crampons and rugged terrain are so hard on everything they come in contact with. Repairing is easily done by simply gluing the poke holes together, using glues such as those for repairing neoprene fishing waders, wetsuits, like AquaSeal from McNett, etc. For the fabric gaiter repairs, the iron-on style fabric patches work well and are really easy to put on, and can in many cases eliminate the need to sew patches on. The Forty Below® Repair Patches, which are a special sticky and stretchy tape that works great for repairs during a trip (one is included with the overboot). SIZES: XS-XXL. Color: Black. Wt: 19 oz. per pair size large.
NEW! Forty Below® Light Energy™ TR model Overboots
Key Features: Designed to help insulate trail running shoes and light hiking boots for a variety of applications. Superlight and Supercompact! Low profile, and dynamic fit design. Stretchy nylon covered neoprene foam insulation on sides of foot. Upper gaiter has stretchy side panels to allow for wide range of clothing and temperature range. Coated rear calf area to reduce snow buildup and melt through. Removable closed cell foam bottom insert to help reduce conductive heat loss. Light and flexible Rubber Dot patterned sole fabric. Easy to put on in the cold.
A unique overboot that helps extend the range of trail running and light hiking boots in a variety of cold weather wilderness conditions. With the addition of this dynamic featured insulated boot cover, you can have a pair of lightweight base footwear be layered on top of, similar to the classic layering system of clothing, now for your feet! The Light Energy™ overboots are designed to be a very lightweight and compact approach to a boot cover. They are slender fitting- so they are not bulky or cumbersome, stretchy and easy to put on in the cold, and also easy to repair.
There are a wide range of uses, including keeping snow out of your boots, adding insulation around the foot, enabling a set of hiking boots or trail running shoes to be used for lightweight snowshoeing, putting them on as a cover for camp booties while winter snow camping, and many more! We have had several very unique trips that have used the Forty Below Light Energy overboots as part of the development. A vary unique trip by Andrew Skurka used two different test pairs on his remarkable Coast to Coast C2C walk, used on over 1,000 miles with his light weight trail shoes in the Midwest States during the winter months with snowshoes. The Wilderness Classroom Group used test pairs on a several hundred mile dogsled/snowshoe/ cross country ski trip in Canada. ( see links to these folks websites in our links page). The Cascades Mountain Range , and especially Mt. Rainier which we are located next to, has been our “local use zone”. We have a very long snow season, and have had numerous trips over the past several years with various versions, in a wide range of snow types, and conditions. They have really helped footwear to be used in a much wider environment than without them. It is important to point out that by adding and using these overboots the user must determine the suitability of the set up to be functional for the intended use.
The Forty Below® Light Energy TR model™ are insulated with a stretchy nylon covered closed-cell neoprene foam that is 3mm thick. This provides insulation that doesn’t absorb moisture and is stretchy to allow for a range of different shoe shapes and clothing. The sole uses a thin rubber dot fabric that remains flexibility in the extreme cold, such as 40 below temperatures, and provides a small amount of traction. The upper gaiter has stretchy side panels that accommodate a range of different clothing combinations and is breathable to allow perspiration moisture to escape. The rear calf area of the gaiter is made with a coated nylon fabric, specifically to help reduce the melting of snow seeping through from the snow buildup from snowshoes that gets kicked up. The front closure goes all the way to the toe area, and is 1 inch wide hook and loop. Elastic and cord lock top closure with a snap and grab tab. A 10mm thick closed cell foam pad for the inside bottom is included and is removable. This ability to remove and vary the sole insulation gives a wide range of different fits with different footwear, the ability to add or subtract the insulation to vary it according to your needs. You can also add the Forty Below® Simple Slipper™ to your footwear and then put that grouping inside the overboot, and have an even wider use range. Two other helpful techniques are: 1) add the small flexible heat packets inside, and if you have the type with adhesive on the back of them, just stick them to the inside of the overboot in the toe area as an example. 2) for added traction consider using the rubber and cleat sole products such as from the Get a Grip/ Sure Foot company, and light crampons such as from Kahtoola.
One of the great features of Forty Below® overboots is that they are easy to repair! This is especially helpfull, as crampons and rugged terrain are so hard on everything they come in contact with. Repairing is easily done by simply gluing the poke holes together, using glues such as those for repairing neoprene fishing waders and wetsuits, like AquaSeal from McNett, etc. For repairs while on a trip, use the Forty Below® Repair Patches, which are a special sticky and stretchy tape that works great for repairs during a trip (one is included with the overboot).
Sizes: XS-XXL to fit from Ladies 4 to Mens 16, plus custom sizes available on request. Weight: 16 ounces per pair size large. Color: Black
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT ON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS BUILD TIME. CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS, USE SUGGESTIONS, AND HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
Forty Below® Simple Slippers™
Key Features: Simple cover to add insulation for use inside overboots. Stretchy closed cell foam insulation Reinforced nylon outer fabric Heavy duty front access zipper.
The Simple Slippers! A stretchy insulated cover to go over lightweight footwear to add inside the Forty Below® Light Energy™ Overboot TR model. Very simple to use, just pull on over your shoe and zip up! Adds a layer completely around and under your foot. Designed as an option for use with overboots to extend the cold temperature range. Made of stretchy, strong nylon covered, 3mm thick closed cell neoprene foam insulation. The panels are all glued together and then surface stitched for added strength. The large size front zipper offers easy access. Compact design, so they don’t take up much room in your pack when you are not using them. Short ankle height.
Sizes: XS-XXL to fit from women’s 4 to men’s 16, custom sizes available.
Weight: 8 ounces per pair size Large.
Color: Black
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT ON REQUEST. PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS BUILD TIME. CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS, USE SUGGESTIONS, AND HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
Forty Below® Repair Patches The Forty Below® Repair Patches are perfect for on the mountain repairs of overboots and most smooth fabrics. These are a stretchy tape material that sticks to most smooth fabric surfaces. Works great for on the trip repairs of neoprene, nylons, etc. They are almost clear so the patch blends in well with the fabric you are repairing. We have found this patch great to fix neoprene poke holes, tent floors and rainflys, gaiters, pant legs, stuff bags, raingear, and more! Measures 3” x 5” and can be cut with scissors to smaller sizes. Perfect repair kit item! Purchase individually or in 10 packs.
Forty Below® Deluxe Bottle Boot™ Key Features: Low Profile design. Closed cell foam does not absorb liquids. No zippers to break or freeze. Sewn webbing belt loop, front velcro flap closure. Easy to use with gloves or mittens on.
The Forty Below® Deluxe Bottle Boots™ are the ultimate closed cell foam insulated bottle cover! These insulated bottle covers help keep the liquid from freezing even at extreme temperatures. Low profile design, so they don't take up much room in the pack, and can usually fit into front chest pockets of expedition jackets! Easy to manipulate with gloves or mittens. Closed cell foam does not absorb liquids. No zippers to break or freeze. 2” wide webbing sewn on the back for attachment to a belt or sternum strap, and a 2 inch wide front velcro flap closure. Now in 4 sizes to fit most round plastic water bottles, including Nalgene brand bottles, and Hunersdorf brand bottles. 4 SIZES: ½ Liter/ (pint) Weight: 3oz. Colors: Black, Blue; 1 Liter/ (quart) Weight: 4.5 oz Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, and Hot Pink.1.5 Liter (to fit Hunersdorf) Weight: 5.5 oz Colors: Black, Blue. NEW SIZE! to fit Nalgene 48 ounce tall bottle: Color: Black Weight: 6.5 oz.
Forty Below® Food and Gear Bag™ Key Features: A multitude of uses! Helps keep freeze dried food hot while rehydrating. Can be used to help keep items hot or cold. Stretchy cushioning insulation also helps protect delicate items. Use as a sit pad, or pillow.
The Forty Below® Food and Gear Bag™ is a unique insulated and cushioned bag with a multitude of uses! Designed primarily to insulate freeze-dried food packages to help keep them warm during hydration and eating. Because the bag is stretchy, both 2 and 4 person freeze dried food meal pouches will fit inside. The cushioning insulation and stretchy design is great for storing GPS, phones, fragile items, etc while in your pack, or use as a small carry bag by itself! Can be used as a sit pad and pillow too! We also use it to help keep items cool in the summer! So many uses!! Made of thin 3mm nylon covered neoprene foam insulation, it is stretchy, and has a velcro closure across the top with 2 small webbing loop handles. A unique webbing front flap on the outside of the bag holds a fork or stick to help prop up the Forty Below® Food Bag™ to help keep the bag from falling over. An additional at home application is to use the Forty Below® Food Bag™ to put ice cream in to help keep frozen from the grocery store! One size: 9” wide x 10” tall, stretchy. Weight: 4.5 oz. Colors: Black, Blue.
Hunersdorf Brand Expedition Cold Weather Water Bottles This is the preferred water bottle for extreme cold environments. Preferred (and even required by some guides) by experienced cold weather climbers. The lid has large ribs on the outside so it is easy to open with mittens or gloves the cold Because of the material and design of the lid, they don’t have the tendency to crack in the cold as others do. These bottles also weigh less than many other expedition grade bottles. The bottles can handle warm liquids from melting snow to water. They fit great in the Forty Below® Water Bottle Boots™! 2 SIZES: 1 Liter Weight 4.8 ounces , and 1½ Liter Weight 6.2 ounces. Extra replacement caps available also.
Forty Below® Fuel Bottle Boot™ The Forty Below® Fuel Bottle Boot™ is a handy neoprene cover for your metal fuel, and metal beverage bottles. Fuel bottles are slippery at extreme cold temperatures, these make them easy to hold on to, or sleep with in frigid temps to help keep fuel from gelling. Adds stability when using stoves with separate fuel tanks, as it helps keep the bottle from moving around on the snow or stove platform. Covers the sides and bottom of the liquid fuel style bottles. Fit also on sport bottles, wine bottles, and some slender vacuum bottles. Color: RED 2 SIZES: Regular: fits most 1/2 liter/pint sizes 7 inches tall Weight: 1.5 ounces; Large: fits most 1 liter/quart sizes 8 ¾ inches tall Weight: 2 ounces.
The “FORTY BELOW® VEST™” A truly revolutionary clothing piece! The Forty Below® Vest™ is great for folks who sweat a lot and are trying to reduce moisture buildup in the insulating layers between your back and the backpack. Designed as a "zone vapor barrier" to keep perspiration moisture from accumulating in the layers of clothing between you and your pack. Ever take your pack off to find an excess amount of water in your back insulation, only to quickly turn to ice? This vest will help eliminate most of this problem. Wear The Forty Below® Vest™ on top of a synthetic underwear layer and then layer your insulation on top. The Forty Below® Vest is best suited for long trips in extreme cold conditions. When you are done with your activity, you can take off the vest and freeze-dry the perspiration off the inside back. Moisture that will be in your base layer is much easier to dry than to try and get it out of a thick fleece or insulated jacket. Use this vest also as a sit pad or extra insulation under your torso while sleeping. We also use it for watersports activities, as it is a great way to add insulation under a PFD. The back is a thin neoprene foam that is rubber on the back side, and nylon on the inside. The front of the Forty Below® Vest™ is made of a medium weight synthetic fleece material that is warm yet allows moisture to wick well and dry fast. Two front pockets, a heavy duty zipper, shorter cut in the front to help keep out of the way of hip belts and climbing harnesses, longer cut in the back to help insulate the lower back. "...anyone who has carried a pack and sweated and soaked their insulation, which then froze or didn't dry should realize what an advantage this radical product could be in your climbing wardrobe. I give it a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10" Marc Twight Rock and Ice magazine Product Review, February 1993 SIZES: S, M, L, XL,XXL. Weight: 18 oz. size Medium.
TENT FLOOR FOAM: Tent Floor Foam is a thin, lightweight closed cell foam that makes a nice insulated floor base in tents. Measures: 1/8” x 40” x 80”. Used to line the inside floor of tent, especially for long cold weather trips. Provides a cushion and a base insulation inside the tent. Cut to fit the shape of the inside of your tent. Weight: 8 ounces per sheet. Note: other sizes and thickness foam is available, please contact us for more information.
Forty Below® Lantern Capsule™ The Forty Below® Lantern Capsule™ is a patented neoprene foam “capsule” to help keep fragile objects from breaking! Patterned to fit the very popular small candles lanterns used typically while camping, etc. The Forty Below® Lantern capsule is made of neoprene foam material, and has a unique design that really helps reduce breaking the glass if you drop the lantern on the ground. Also helps reduce scratching and denting.
FORTY BELOW® INSULATIVE BEER and WINE PRODUCTS: Brewing Equipment for the Extremes™
Forty Below® Keg Parka™ The Forty Below® Keg Parka™ is a unique neoprene foam insulated cover for your beer keg! Simple, open ended tube design makes this a great choice to help keep your brew cool for all of your festive occasions. The stretchy nature of the insulative material enables one size to fit both slender and wide soda style kegs. Made of a stretchy, nylon covered, ¼ inch (6.5mm) thick closed cell foam wetsuit type insulation. Helps keep a keg cool for several hours, and because it fits snug to the sides, it practically eliminates condensation build-up too! Extend the cooling by adding ice packs from the freezer in between the keg and the stretchy Forty Below® Keg Parka™! Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Sizes: 5 gallon and 3 gallon. Weight 5 gal: 1lb. 2 oz. 3 gal: 12 oz. Color: Blue.
Forty Below® Mini Keg Parka™ 5 liter size The Forty Below® Mini-Keg Parka™ is a unique neoprene foam insulated cover for your 5 liter Mini-Keg! Simple, open ended tube design makes this a great choice to help keep your brew cool for all of your festive occasions. Made of a stretchy, nylon covered, ¼ inch (6.5mm) closed cell foam wetsuit type material insulation. Helps keep a Mini-keg cool for several hours. Extend the cooling by adding ice packs from the freezer in between the keg and the stretchy Forty Below® Mini Keg Parka™! Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Size: 5 liter. Weight: 6 oz. Color: Blue.
Forty Below® Big Keg Parka™ 15/7.5 gallon size The Forty Below® Big Keg Parka™ is a unique neoprene foam insulated cover for your big beer keg! Simple, yet versatile design makes this a great choice to help keep your brew cool for all of your festive occasions. The stretchy nature of the insulative material enables one size to fit both 15 gallon and 7.5 gallon standard beer kegs. This is accomplished by simply folding up the sides, or wrapping the insulation underneath the smaller keg. There is an insulated top with a hole cut out for the tap, and two small openings the side to access the keg handles. Made of a stretchy, nylon covered, ¼” closed cell foam wetsuit type material insulation. Helps keep a keg cool for several hours. Extend the cooling by adding ice packs from the freezer in between the keg and the stretchy Forty Below® Keg Parka™! Size: 15 gallon (fold to fit 7.5 gallon). Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Weight: 2lbs 4 oz. Color: Blue.
Forty Below® Carboy Parka™ The Forty Below® Carboy Parka™ is a very practical tool that helps solve many needs when working with carboys. The 2 inch (50mm) wide “climbing harness style” webbing handles make carrying the heavy and cumbersome carboys easier. The insulative properties of the stretchy nylon covered closed cell foam wetsuit type material insulation helps to stabilize and reduce temperature fluctuation. This has been helpful in all climates. A full length side zipper makes the Forty Below® Carboy Parka™ easy to put on and inspect your special wine or beer. Keeps light out too! Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Color: Blue. Weight: 5 gal: 1lb 1 oz. 6.5 gal: 1lb 4 oz. 2 sizes: 5 gallon and 6.5 gallon (fits most 6-7 gallon sizes).
Forty Below® Pig Parka™ The Forty Below® Pig Parka™ is designed to perfectly fit the Quoin Party Pig™! The nylon covered closed cell foam wetsuit type material insulation is stretchy and fits trim to the design, and is slender enough to fit with the Pig™ in it’s tray with the strap. Full coverage of insulation down to the neck, and a full side zipper makes for an easy access. The Forty Below® Pig Parka can be used different ways. First, by putting it on over the top of a chilled Party Pig™, it will keep your beer at a cool temperature for at least 3-4 hours, (if the beer lasts that long…)! Also, it is stretchy enough to allow for small ice packs in between to extend the cool temperature. Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Weight: 6 oz. Color: Blue.
Forty Below® Can Boot™ The Forty Below® Can Boot™ is the deluxe cover for your favorite beverage in a can! The ¼” thick stretchy, nylon covered, closed cell foam for insulation on the sides and bottom, and fits the standard 12 fluid ounce/355ml. Soft lycra nylon binding on the top rim so it is soft next to the lips. Forty Below® logo on the side. Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Colors: Assorted.
Forty Below® Can Boot™ Large The Forty Below® Can Boot™ Large is the deluxe cover for your favorite big sized beer can! The ¼” thick stretchy, nylon covered, closed cell foam for insulation on the sides and bottom. Patterned to fit the big Australian and Canadian 750ml cans. Soft lycra nylon binding on the top rim so it is soft next to the lips. Also fits over the Nalgene stubby shaped narrow mouth pint bottle. Forty Below® logo on the side. Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Colors: Assorted.
Forty Below® Deluxe Wine Bottle Boot™ The Forty Below® Deluxe Wine Bottle Boot™ helps protect and insulate your wine bottle while traveling! The Forty Below® Deluxe Wine Bottle Boot™ uses a 1/4'” thick stretchy nylon covered closed cell foam insulation that helps keep the temperature stable and the light out. One size fits most standard 750ml wine bottles. Forty Below® logo on the side. Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Colors: Assorted.
Forty Below® Growler Boot™ The Forty Below® Growler Boot™ is the deluxe insulated cover for the ½ gallon Growler jugs! Helps keep the brew cool and light out. Carry strap style handle and side zipper for easy access. One size fits most ½ gallon shapes. Easy to care for, hand or machine wash. Colors: Green, Black.
Article #1: "Expedition Brewing, Himalayan Style" By Joel Attaway, Forty Below Ltd Photos by Eric Simonson, John Race
Cho Oyu peak, Himalaya
Summer 1996 Brew Altitude:15,500 Location: Mountain: Cho Oyu 26,906 Himalayas, Ra Chhu Valley, Near Nangpa La, using spring melt water from the Gyabragg Glacier.
Glacier Participants: On Site Brewers: Eric Simonson, John Race, International Mountain Guides, Pemba Sherpa. Development and Technical Support: Joel Attaway, Forty Below, Ltd.
One of the most appreciated toasts is for the accomplishment of a personally significant mountaineering summit! Expeditions that last a few months require that you take everything you need. Making beer on these long expeditions may be the only choice you have to be able to enjoy this luxury! This is especially appreciated when the country or location visiting is remote.
In 1996 Eric Simonson of International Mountain Guides (IMG) based in Ashford, Washington and I had a discussion about homebrew making of beer on a climbing expedition as a possible solution to a particular old problem (no beer). Eric was developing plans for a climbing expedition to climb the world’s 6th highest peak, Cho Oyu elevation 26,906 ft. located in Tibet. Beer is a very rare commodity and difficult to bring along. Usually a locally made fermented drink called “Chang” is made by the Nepalese, which is made of a combination of barley, corn, rice and millet, and while unique and high alcohol, just doesn’t hold a candle to the brew we are used to!
A setup had to come together to make beer on a long wilderness trip, in a foreign country, at altitude, and, most of all, had to fit on the back of a Yak!
Map of Cho Oyu and Everest region
Yes, the beast of burden for many high altitude trips in the Himalayas is the Yak! The last part of the big haul to the base camps are by the Yak.
Road to Basecamp and Yak
Each yak can carry about 120 pounds, and has to carry the load over rough rocky terrain, crossing rivers and snow-clad glaciers.
We envisioned using a beer ingredient kit of liquid malt, strong yeast, and “bottle” in the Quoin Party Pig Kegs. Boiling water from a glacier snowmelt stream in one of the big cook kettles. Fermentation in a strong plastic barrel, and bottled in the 2.5 gallon plastic Party Pig, of course with the Forty Below Pig Parka on to help keep it just the right temperature!
Base camp is established at 15,500 feet elevation just below the terminus of the Gyabragg Glacier.
The Brewery Tent
Eric Simonson and Pemba Sherpa ready to brew!
A big cook tent is erected, and the water for the beer is collected from the Gyabragg Glacier springs. The water coming from the river at the end of a glacier is full of what is called glacier silt, made from the grinding of the glacier ice on the bedrock it sits on. This silty water is not functional to drink, or use in making beer. The clear water from springs is brought to a boil, and the can of liquid malt is warmed in some hot water to help it pour easier in the cold temperature of camp.
Strong Ale for strong climbers!
Pouring the warmed malt
Boiling at 15,500 feet!
The malt and hot water is brought to a boil, hop pellets added, then, the wort is cooled in the nearby handy ice and meltwater of the glacier.
Cooling the wort in the ice cold glacier water!
The yeast is added, and the bucket is covered by a Forty Below® Carboy Parka™ and inserted into an insulated barrel.
Fermenter with FB Carboy Parka and put into barrell.
Fermentation takes hold and lasted about 2 weeks. The brew is transferred to another bucket and allowed to settle for a few days. For the bottling, the self pressurizing Quoin Party Pig worked great as it uses a self expanding pouch inside the plastic “Pig” and this allows for safe storage, and keeps the beer at perfect pressure.
Sanitizing the Party Pig
Filling the Party Pig
Putting in the bottling sugar
Getting ready to pour
The spring loaded nozzle makes for easy dispensing. The team successfully summited the peak, and upon return to basecamp really appreciated the “High Altitude Ale" that helped them celebrate their success.
Cheers!
A small bottle with a flip close lid was brought home for us to share. It was a nice dark color, and had good body, and was quite refreshing. One of the first comments from the returning party was “how can we make more next time!” A true "summit" in expedition high altitude brewing!
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