BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2021-10-09In this informative video on How To Buy An Avalanche Saw, Judson Wright from Kootenay Backcountry Guides explains what to look for if you are in...replies0views1188
2021-10-09
2021-10-08BCA Ambassador Joey Thompson shows you what to bring in your pack and how to make repairs in the field. Everything from steel wool, a spare...replies0views1521
2021-10-08
2021-10-03Hoping get some advice around boot sizing - I've noticed that the smaller women's sizes (ie. 22.5, 23.5) often have the same BSL, which I...replies1views1349
2021-10-03
2021-10-02Helly Hansen has a long history of innovation over their 144 year existence—yup, you read that right. The company was founded almost a...replies0views4105
2021-10-02
2021-09-24For Winter 2021/22 Arc’teryx has a large selection of new apparel to protect you from the elements on your next adventure and we’ve...replies0views2376
2021-09-24
2021-09-20We all know the amazing properties of Merino Wool and now Helly Hansen has found a way to make it even better. Their new Helly Hansen Lifa...replies0views1527
2021-09-20
2021-08-31As Summer winds down Dynafit have chosen to announce the release of their new Free ski line a season early. The Dynafit Free 97 and Free 107 skis...replies0views5283
2021-08-31
2021-08-23Haglöfs origin story is that of a Swedish carpenter, Wiktor Haglöf, who was determined to make a better backpack. Over 100 years later...replies0views1471
2021-08-23
2021-08-20There are several types of avalanche airbag inflation systems out there and a variety of brands that sell airbag packs. Mountain...replies0views1665
2021-08-20
2021-08-13Since we reviewed the Jabra Elite 65t as part of our Best Wireless Headphones of 2019 here at Backcountry Skiing Canada there have been two...replies0views2361
2021-08-13
2021-08-12Call 'em what you want—fanny, hip, waist or lumbar—these packs are back and we are stoked. If you'd like to learn about the...replies0views1188
2021-08-12
2021-08-09Tired of spending money on ice packs only to find them thawed and melted at the bottom of your traditional cooler leaving your food...replies0views1813
2021-08-09
2021-07-27The Jaybird Vista wireless headphones were released in 2019 and we reviewed them as part of our Best Wireless Headphones of 2019 article. This...replies0views2460
2021-07-27
2021-07-23Smartphones have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional GPS devices particularly because their large screens make it easy to...replies0views1918
2021-07-23
2021-07-22Having reviewed many DPS planks over the last decade, we are already rabid fans. One undeniable challenge in acquiring them, though, is...replies0views1413
2021-07-22
2021-07-16Taking care of your gear can improve its performance and help it last longer, and cleaning your bike chain is no exception. Your ride will sound...replies0views1468
2021-07-16
2021-07-15The Manifest Spherical is Giro's top-of-the-line bike helmet and that's apparent after wearing it a lot over the last two months. I am a...replies0views1154
2021-07-15
2021-07-09After reading reviews, asking around, and researching which tent to buy, you finally land on one. But how do you prolong the life of your new camp...replies0views1331
2021-07-09
2021-07-08The Scarpa Ribelle HD sits at the intersection of running shoe and mountaineering boot; good news for people looking for something light, burly...replies0views1442
2021-07-08
2021-07-06Ken Hoeve and the NSP team spent over two years designing the new O² Pioneer FS Stand Up Paddle Board. Their goal was to create an...replies0views1316
2021-07-06
2021-06-15The Performer Stand Up Paddle Board is a staple in Body Glove’s lineup for several years now and from what I can tell it's been a...replies0views3483
2021-06-15
2021-06-14This year, Ortovox released the Diract Voice. An normal avalanche transceiver in all other functions, except that during the search function, it...replies0views1579
2021-06-14
2021-06-11Whether you’re taking a one-hour stroll in the woods, trekking on a multi-day backpacking adventure, or anything in between, it’s a...replies0views1484
2021-06-11
2021-06-08Pelican is a Canadian company with over 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, fishing boats, and stand...replies0views1370
2021-06-08
2021-05-31Hi there from the land from down-under, We don’t have your big mountains or your powder. However we do have our alpine pimples and a type of...replies0views2004
2021-05-31
