SRAM's Force 1x was quite the revelation for 'cross. While many riders ran DIY 1x setups for years, this was the first truly dedicated 1x group. A clutch rear derailleur and narrow/wide chainrings all but eliminated dropped chains...
For secure travel on snowy approaches, we depend on the ultralight, ultra-compact Petzl Leopard FL Crampon. The aluminum construction keeps gram count low, and the Cord-Tec linking system minimizes the space this pair takes up when stashed in our pack.
