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      Let's face it, we don't always want to look like we just finished up a hike or a ski. This section is for those other products we need when not pursuing outdoor adventure. We've reviewed bags, shoes, and clothes from the likes of Kuhl, First Ascent, Osprey, YETI, Mountain Khakis, Royal Robbins, Voormi, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardwear, Lole, Chrome and Ahnu Footwear. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.


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      Product Link: Mountain Khakis

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      Product Link: Sole

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      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Yeti

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      Date: May 30th 2018
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Danner

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      Product Link: Mountain Khakis

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      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Kuhl

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      Date: April 21st 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Royal Robbins

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      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Oboz

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      Date: Apr 27th 2016
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Peak Design

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      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Voormi

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      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Icebreaker

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      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

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      Date: June 17th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Kuhl

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      Reviewer: Alison
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Canada Goose

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      Reviewer: Andrew
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      Product Link: Chrome

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      Date: Oct 27th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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      Date: August 13th 2014
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Olukai Shoes

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      Date: August 3rd 2014
      Reviewer: Maz
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      Product Link: Lolë

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      Product Link: Kuhl

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      Date: Jan 15th, 2014
      Reviewer: Emily
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Dakine

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      Chrome Industries Soyuz Laptop Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013CHROME SOYUZ LAPTOP BAG
      Date: Aug 29th, 2013
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Chrome

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      Date: June 20th, 2013
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 9/10, 8/10, 6.5/10
      Product Link: Ahnu

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      Chrome Buran Messenger Bag Review  CHROME BURAN MESSENGER BAG
      Date: June 18th, 2013
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Chrome

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      Kulh performance clothes review KUHL CLOTHING
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      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Kuhl

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      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

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      First Ascent Messenger Bag FIRST ASCENT MESSENGER BAG
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      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

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      Westcomb Orb Sweater WESTCOMB ORB SWEATER
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      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

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      Nonetheless Garments Polartec Neoshell Heavy Jean NONETHELESS GARMENTS POLARTEC NEOSHELL HEAVY JEAN
      Date: Oct 11th, 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: NoneTheLess Garments

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      Kuhl Performance clothing KUHL CLOTHING
      Date: April 25th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Kuhl

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      The Stick MassagerTHE STICK MASSAGER
      Date: April 17th 2012
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: SeaBend Health Products

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