BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2020-06-17The Phantom -9 Sleeping Bag from Mountain Hardwear just won our Gear of the Year Award, and for good reason, it's ideal...replies0views2673
2020-06-17
2020-06-13The Suunto 9 has replaced the Spartan line from Suunto and offers some cool new features that give it a step up over the previous...replies0views4033
2020-06-13
2020-06-12The new Quiver Inflatable Stand Up Paddle board is the big brother to NRS’s Whip 8'4" SUP which we previously reviewed here....replies0views2769
2020-06-12
2020-06-11The Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3 is the lightest freestanding 3-person tent we’ve reviewed to date but what makes it worthy of our Gear of...replies0views2556
2020-06-11
2020-06-08The YETI Tundra Haul Cooler Giveaway is now closed and we've picked a winner, thank you to all of you that entered and be sure to check out...replies0views8196
2020-06-08
2020-06-06Four years ago we reviewed the original Body Glove Performer 11', since then it has been tweaked and re-released as the Performer...replies0views2721
2020-06-06
2020-06-05Having received the Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle Board from NRS for review the addition of the Men’s 4/3 Radiant Wetsuit and Paddle...replies0views1336
2020-06-05
2020-05-31The North Face is pulling out all the stops with their new FUTURELIGHT material, and the Summit Series L5 LT FUTURELIGHT jacket is one of...replies0views2557
2020-05-31
2020-05-30Eagles Nest Outfitters, or Eno as it is more commonly known has always been synonymous with innovative hammock design and they’ve upped the...replies0views2435
2020-05-30
2020-05-29ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views2600
2020-05-29
2020-05-23APPAREL As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping,...replies0views4756
2020-05-23
2020-05-22You may not have heard of this new water sport that is slowly taking root across the US and that’s understandable since it’s only been...replies0views3276
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2020-05-21We just wrapped up our review of the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket and Pants. They fit squarely into the light and packable emergency shell bucket....replies0views1220
2020-05-21
2020-05-17Since 2010, Recover Sustainable Apparel Co., a North Carolina based sustainable apparel company which makes first quality clothing and accessories...replies0views1639
2020-05-17
2020-05-16The Marmot Bolt Ultralight 3 person tent is a freestanding ultra-light shelter ideally suited for your next adventure in the mountains or car...replies0views1679
2020-05-16
2020-05-15CAMPING As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping,...replies0views3749
2020-05-15
2020-05-10The Polar Ignite is a fitness and cross-training watch with integrated GPS and is touted as your next-generation workout partner. It’s ideal...replies0views1678
2020-05-10
2020-05-09From the company that invented the digital multi-antenna avalanche transceiver, Backcountry Access or BCA as they are more commonly known is...replies2views4806
2022-05-19
2020-05-08Its almost time to hang up the skins, save for maybe your lightest and skinniest pair. Remember those skin savers? Check out this article for tips...replies0views1230
2020-05-08
2020-05-03For the 2020/2021 skis season, DPS will be releasing a brand new touring ski called the Pagoda. This ski will use a new construction that focuses...replies0views6342
2020-05-03
2020-04-30Garmin released a new line of multisport GPS watches with wrist-based heart rate and Pulse OX sensors in the fall of 2019 as an update to...replies0views4032
2020-04-30
2020-04-26The Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding was released this winter offering many innovative features in a lightweight touring binding with a reliable release...replies0views1829
2020-04-26
2020-04-19Rocky Mountain Underground or ‘RMU’ as it’s more commonly referred to ran me through their new ski line up for fall 2020 at the...replies0views2618
2020-04-19
2020-04-18In 1970 Helly Hansen created the first-ever synthetic base layer and they have now taken that technology and used it in a face fabric for their...replies0views1741
2020-04-18
2020-04-17According to a new article by Powder, avalanche airbags are now considered key pieces of backcountry safety equipment. Airbags have been on the...replies0views1277
2020-04-17
