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Gear Talk
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2016-11-01The Jottnar Vanir Lt is a lightweight mountaineering and climbing pant constructed from a polartec neoshell with the modern day adventurer in...replies0views2867
2016-11-01
2016-10-29Avalanche transceivers can be confusing pieces of gear to master, but they don't have to be. Take a few minutes and watch this video overview...replies1views3275
2016-11-07
2016-10-27Snow lines are creeping down and snow packs are creeping up. Must mean it's time to embrace our collective gear obsession and consider a...replies0views3118
2016-10-272016-10-24Any thoughts on the DPS wailer tour 1 99 vs the voiler v6. I see the dps is only a little more then the v6 at mec right now. Does the v6 ski...replies1views3893
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2016-10-20Dynafit has been a powerhouse in providing lightweight, ski-touring focused apparel and gear for more than three decades. The Dynafit Chugach...replies0views5873
2016-10-20
2016-10-16The new Suunto Spartan Ultra All Black Titanium version just landed on the Backcountry Skiing Canada door step and not a minute too soon. Part of...replies0views3363
2016-10-16
2016-10-16Ternua in Basque means Newfoundland. Basque sailors left the shores of Cantabria, Spain and sailed far into the waters of Newfoundland, Canada...replies0views2505
2016-10-16
2016-10-14Having already experienced many backcountry lodges in the BC Interior, the Backcountry Skiing Canada duo thought a trip to the coast might be...replies0views1460
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The North Face Thermoball Hoodie is a synthetic down jacket from The North Face. We’ve previously reviewed the men’s version of the...replies0views2543
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The Boulder Hut, built in 1984, is one of the oldest operating huts in BC. Ptarmigan Lodge, also on Boulder Hut Adventure’s tenure, was...replies0views3383
2016-10-14
2016-10-14I’ve been using the Voormi High-E Hoodie for the past few months and not only does it keep me warm but it also look stylish. Colorado-based...replies0views2782
2016-10-14
2016-10-09The wind resistant Deviator is made using a Hybrid Mapped Construction, meaning it’s a combo of two fabric technologies which are...replies0views3994
2016-10-09
2016-10-08Exped’s Hyperlight camping mats are supportive, comfortable, and amazingly light and compact. Both mats have shaved about ¾ of a...replies0views3353
2016-10-08
2016-10-06The MSR Mutha Hubba NX is very comfortable for two people and will accommodate three in a pinch. Though it may not fit into the...replies0views2828
2016-10-06
2016-10-04Black Diamond has been making rock climbing equipment since the 1950s when legend Yvon Chouinard began hand-forging pitons and selling them from...replies0views3827
2016-10-04
2016-10-01The Zeta LT features the signature Arc’teryx less-is-more design philosophy and, because we’ve looked at mostly ski touring specific...replies0views4035
2016-10-01
2016-09-29Polygiene Odour Control Technology is designed and produced from the company headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Polygiene is bound and...replies0views3985
2016-09-29
2016-09-28Petzl offers more harnesses than any other company on earth (currently they sell 20 different ones for climbing, caving and at-height work...replies0views2701
2016-09-28
2016-09-27The fast growing sport of mountain biking requires specific apparel and safety products to keep you comfortable and safe while riding. From...replies0views3635
2016-09-27
2016-09-12The Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Torch is a comfort-designed sleeping bag for those camping in cold climates on a budget. While the company website...replies0views3231
2016-09-12
2016-09-08At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show we had a look at two new products from Petzl, the Actik Core Headlamp & Noctilight. Both of these...replies0views5196
2016-09-08
2016-09-06At the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake city last month we saw a heap of innovative new products but the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration...replies0views2907
2016-09-06
2016-09-04One of the coolest technologies we saw at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City was from our good friends at Marmot. It’s...replies0views3359
2016-09-04
2016-08-29There were literally hundreds of SUP companies displaying their products at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show when we attended a few weeks ago. One...replies0views2800
2016-08-29
2016-08-24The Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark is an ideal summer bag for people wanting to travel light through warm climates. Over the years, Mountain...replies0views5136
2016-08-24