BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-09-07Sierra Design’s Cloud 800 mummy bag sets itself apart from the flock with a few key features. This zipperless bag is designed to bring the...replies0views1891
2018-09-07
2018-09-06We've come out the other side of a summer with the Scarpa SL Activ, working and hiking. Generally, putting a boot through a...replies0views3961
2018-09-06
2018-09-01With summer officially over and fall rolling in it’s time to start thinking about staying warm and for most of us this means a good down...replies0views1701
2018-09-01
2018-08-31Body Glove harnessed the skills of champion kayaker and design guru Luke Hopkins to ensure the Glide 11 Inflatable Kayak would be light, fast and...replies0views2770
2018-08-31
2018-08-30We lived in the Tranquility 6 tent from Therm-a-Rest for two months and liked it better than our apartment. Special touches like a divider...replies1views1836
2022-08-30
2018-08-25The Dynamo Ribcage Shoes are built for watersport of any kind. They’re versatile enough that some users may even hike and run in them as...replies0views1499
2018-08-25
2018-08-24The Paddlecraft’s displacement hull design gives the board a really smooth efficient glide. It slices through the water by gradually...replies0views1488
2018-08-24
2018-08-23The good people at Arc'teryx released a cool web feature a little while ago that's very interesting (and may make their products even more...replies0views1139
2018-08-23
2018-08-17Hydro Flask has been in the hydration game forever and the innovation they design into their products always impresses. Their latest creation is...replies0views2185
2018-08-17
2018-08-16At the recent Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver, I got the low down on Jobe Paddle Boards. While there are endless SUP manufacturers now in the...replies0views1819
2018-08-16
2018-08-11The NeedleNose NN116 gets its name from its 11’6” length, it’s also 30” wide, 6” thick and weighs only 23 pounds....replies0views1276
2018-08-11
2018-08-10Last fall, Garmin’s Fenix 5X GPS Watch won our Gear fo the Year Award which was the second time for this product...replies0views7263
2018-08-10
2018-08-09During the 'off season' paddle boarding is a great reprieve from the heat of summer and we've slowly been adding to our paddling...replies0views2443
2018-08-09
2018-08-04Kuhl is a brand that can go from trail to table without slowing down. In this review we’ll look at three new pairs of pants and one new Kuhl...replies0views1712
2018-08-04
2018-08-03The Zephyr paddle board is Tahoe’s flagship touring SUP, it’s built for long adventures on the lake and is lighter, faster and...replies0views3784
2018-08-03
2018-08-02One of our reviewers lived in the Hubba Tour 2 for six weeks while WOOFing on a Maui bee farm. She liked the second-room-sized vestibule and...replies0views2796
2018-08-02
2018-07-28Brint Markle, Co-Founder of Mountain Hub has spent the last five years building a crowd-sourced, community platform which allows users...replies0views1498
2018-07-28
2018-07-27Marker has determined during quality control checks that there is a potential safety issue on their 2017/2018 Marker Kingpin 10 and 13...replies0views4176
2018-07-27
2018-07-21The women’s specific Raven 14 from Osprey is ideal daypack for mountain biking or day hikes. The BioStretch harness and hip belt help to...replies0views1865
2018-07-21
2018-07-20The Mountain Hardwear Pathfinder 2 tent is lightweight 3 season backpacking tent adaptable to any adventure. Symmetrical design means...replies0views7182
2018-07-20
2018-07-19Though you may be wiping the salty summer sweat from your eyes, now is the time to consider purchasing a pair of DPS planks. DREAMTIME is now...replies0views1861
2018-07-19
2018-07-16The Bolt 24 Pack is a 24L daypack ready for use in your everyday life. This midsize crossover backpack is a comfortable companion for hiking,...replies0views3722
2018-07-16
2018-07-13Two years ago I wrote a review for this website about the Switch Axo sunglasses. At the time the new company, Switch Vision from New Jersey, was...replies0views1952
2018-07-13
2018-07-07The Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z-Pole is a 4 season pole that will keep the minimalist happy. This collapsible pole is ultralight and...replies0views2439
2018-07-07
2018-07-06This -7°C/20°F sleeping bag borrows the same technology found in Mountain Hardwears best-selling jacket that goes by the same name, Ghost...replies0views7831
2018-07-06
