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    The Best New 4-season Sleeping Pad
    The Best New 4-season Sleeping Pad
    2025-06-30
    By Deep Pow
    Sea To Summit’s Ether Light XT has been my go-to insulated mat for the past few years, as it is one of the most comfortable mats in its...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-06-30
    Luno AIR Pro Vehicle Mattress Review
    Luno AIR Pro Vehicle Mattress Review
    2025-06-25
    By Deep Pow
    I’ve been using the new Luno AIR Pro Vehicle Mattress along with their Memory Foam Topper and the Packable Camp Pillow in my 2022 Subaru...
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    1824
    By Deep Pow
    2025-06-25
    Stellar Softshell Pants 2.0: Better than ever
    Stellar Softshell Pants 2.0: Better than ever
    2025-06-13
    By Deep Pow
    Designed for the full spectrum of mountain activities, the new Stellar Softshell Pants 2.0 are incredibly versatile. Whether you're hiking,...
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    1099
    By Deep Pow
    2025-06-13
    Three Centuries in the making: Meindl Literock Free Trail Shoe
    Three Centuries in the making: Meindl Literock Free Trail Shoe
    2025-06-11
    By Deep Pow
    Meindl has been crafting footwear for over three centuries, since its inception in 1683 by Petrus Meindl in Kirchanschöring, Germany. Nestled...
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    990
    By Deep Pow
    2025-06-11
    New Thule Motion 3 Cargo Boxes
    New Thule Motion 3 Cargo Boxes
    2025-05-27
    By David Cooper
    Thule has replaced the Motion XT with the Motion 3 Cargo boxes. It shares a lot of the same features and benefits of the Motion XT, but includes...
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    833
    By David Cooper
    2025-05-27
    BOA Fit System K2 Mindbender 140
    BOA Fit System K2 Mindbender 140
    2025-05-16
    By admin
    There has been a lot of buzz about the BOA Fit System for ski boots since they first came out only a few years ago. We had a chance to test out in...
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    744
    By admin
    2025-05-16
    Yakima CBX XXL Cargo Box Review
    Yakima CBX XXL Cargo Box Review
    2025-05-04
    By Deep Pow
    The Yakima CBX XXL is a roof top cargo box with 21.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the ability to carry skis up to 215cm in length. Its...
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    923
    By Deep Pow
    2025-05-04
    Nemo Dagger OSMO 3 Person Tent Review
    Nemo Dagger OSMO 3 Person Tent Review
    2025-05-03
    By Deep Pow
    The latest version of Nemo’s Dagger OSMO 3 Person Tent has an updated design which increases its already roomy interior, along with...
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    868
    By Deep Pow
    2025-05-03
    Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack Review
    Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack Review
    2025-05-02
    By Deep Pow
    Yakima’s latest platform hitch-mounted bike rack is the StageTwo, which has been revised for 2025. It easily carries two bikes with...
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    849
    By Deep Pow
    2025-05-02
    Bear and Critter protection: Ursack AllMitey Grizzly 20L Bag
    Bear and Critter protection: Ursack AllMitey Grizzly 20L Bag
    2025-05-01
    By Deep Pow
    More and more park systems are requiring bear-proof storage containers for backcountry adventures. The typical products are hard-sided containers...
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    926
    By Deep Pow
    2025-05-01
    The ultimate sleep: Therm-A-Rest Neoloft Sleeping Pad
    The ultimate sleep: Therm-A-Rest Neoloft Sleeping Pad
    2025-04-30
    By Deep Pow
    Therm-A-Rest’s new Neoloft is a lightweight/packable year-round sleeping pad that’s ideal for backpacking or car camping. At 11.7cm /...
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    1126
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-30
    Love your feet: Roll Recovery Superplush Slides
    Love your feet: Roll Recovery Superplush Slides
    2025-04-29
    By Deep Pow
    Roll Recovery is a brand that “empowers athletes to optimize their recovery, enhance performance, and play a vital role in their athletic...
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    722
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-29
    Get the funk out of your ski boots: Nikwax Footwear Refresh
    Get the funk out of your ski boots: Nikwax Footwear Refresh
    2025-04-27
    By Deep Pow
    Get the funk out of your ski boots: Nikwax Footwear Refresh It’s Spring. That means you’re likely swapping your skis for a mountain...
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    648
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-27
    The ultimate in camping comfort: Helinox Chair One High-Back (re)
    The ultimate in camping comfort: Helinox Chair One High-Back (re)
    2025-04-26
    By Deep Pow
    Helinox makes the lightest, strongest, most comfortable lightweight, packable furniture which includes camp chairs, cots, tables & outdoor...
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    978
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-26
    Stay Cool This Summer: Smartwool Active Mesh Short Sleeve Shirt and Hoody
    Stay Cool This Summer: Smartwool Active Mesh Short Sleeve Shirt and Hoody
    2025-04-24
    By Deep Pow
    Smartwool’s new Active Mesh fabric combines the natural benefits of Merino wool with the quick-drying properties of recycled polyester and...
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    788
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-24
    Innovation & Eco-conscious design: Nemo Persist 30L Endless Promise Backpack
    Innovation & Eco-conscious design: Nemo Persist 30L Endless Promise Backpack
    2025-04-22
    By Deep Pow
    Nemo’s latest addition to their backpack lineup is called the Persist, and it comes in 30 and 45L versions for both men and women. We opted...
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    1169
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-22
    Must Have Gear: ZEAL Optics Westwater Sunglasses
    Must Have Gear: ZEAL Optics Westwater Sunglasses
    2025-04-20
    By Deep Pow
    ZEAL Optics’ new polarized Westwater Sunglasses are designed for paddling, ski touring and glacier travel thanks to their 8-base curvature...
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    592
    By Deep Pow
    2025-04-20
    Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Headphones
    Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Headphones
    2025-03-08
    By admin
    It seems to that in order to get comfortable sport headphones you end up having to sacrifice sound quality. However, with the release of the...
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    670
    By admin
    2025-03-08
    Mammut Rime Light IN Flex Hooded Jacket Review
    Mammut Rime Light IN Flex Hooded Jacket Review
    2025-02-09
    By admin
    There is no doubt that Mammut Rime Light IN Flex Hooded Jacket makes a nice hybrid jacket for Fall and Spring backcountry activities. However,...
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    707
    By admin
    2025-02-09
    GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Review
    GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Review
    2025-01-20
    By Deep Pow
    The new HERO13 Black from GoPro is full of useful features, the most important being the more streamlined user interface and Power Efficient...
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    797
    By Deep Pow
    2025-01-20
    Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding Review
    Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding Review
    2025-01-15
    By Deep Pow
    The newly released Fritschi Xenic 10 Bindings have enhanced safety features such as the independent lateral and vertical releases on the heel,...
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    820
    By Deep Pow
    2025-01-15
    Mammut Barryvox S2 Transceiver Review
    Mammut Barryvox S2 Transceiver Review
    2025-01-08
    By Deep Pow
    Mammut’s new Barryvox S2 Transceiver is based on the previous Barryvox S Transceiver, however, the S2 is smaller, lighter, and more...
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    815
    By Deep Pow
    2025-01-08
    Mammut Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket and OS Pants Review
    Mammut Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket and OS Pants Review
    2024-12-25
    By Deep Pow
    If you are looking for a high-performing ski touring kit from Mammut (or any other brand for that matter) then you should consider a hardshell...
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    1514
    By Deep Pow
    2024-12-25
    Best Ski Touring Shells 2020 Updated
    Best Ski Touring Shells 2020 Updated
    2024-12-18
    By BSC Admin
    In 2020 were compared the top 10 Ski Touring Shells and it has been one of our most popular reviews over the years. We took an opportunity to...
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    717
    By BSC Admin
    2024-12-18
    Black Diamond Recycled Trekking Poles
    Black Diamond Recycled Trekking Poles
    2024-12-17
    By BSC Admin
    Black Diamond with UL Solutions has established the benchmark for recycled aluminum content in climbing hardware and trekking poles. We have...
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    619
    By BSC Admin
    2024-12-17
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