BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2016-07-18Victorinox is best known for their iconic Swiss Army knives but as I learned at Outdoor PressCamp this past June, there is a whole lot more to...replies0views3248
2016-07-18
2016-07-16Are you a SUP, Kayak or Canoe paddler? Ever watch your flip flops or crocs float down river without you, or wish neoprene booties weren’t so...replies0views5148
2016-07-16
2016-07-12At Outdoor Presscamp 2016 Backcountry Skiing Canada got the scoop on some of 5.10’s new climbing shoes including the 5.10 Wall Master, 5.10...replies0views3255
2016-07-12
2016-07-11Backcountry Skiing Canada met with Hi-Tec Footwear at Outdoor Presscamp in Utah this past June. We learned how extensive the Hi-Tec line up of...replies0views4236
2016-07-112016-07-10Hey guys and gals! I'm in the process of designing a system to help prevent skiers from getting lost, primarily in the backcountry. I'm...replies5views2176
2016-07-11
2016-07-09The origin of the name Tenkara is thought to literally mean ‘from heaven’ and is more of a reliance on technique than gear. It’s...replies0views3280
2016-07-09
2016-07-05At this years Outdoor Presscamp in Deer Valley there were a number of footwear brands in attendance to show us their new products for the coming...replies3views9801
2016-07-07
2016-07-0437.5 is the new name for Cocona which is a technology that’s designed to keep the optimum relative humidity in the microclimate found next...replies0views4588
2016-07-04
2016-07-02Mountain biking season is now in full swing and you’ll be hard pressed to find a single rider not sporting 5.10 bike shoes. Of those, the...replies0views2678
2016-07-02
2016-06-28Camelbak has long been known as a top shelf hydration company and this fall they are releasing a few new products that you’l likely want to...replies0views3346
2016-06-28
2016-06-23Arc'teryx has been pushing into the world of footwear over the last couple of years, first with a range of hiking shoes and boots, and most...replies0views3071
2016-06-23
2016-06-20The Thule T2 Pro Bike Hitch Rack is the crème de la crème of bike racks. It provides an easy way to transport your beloved mountain,...replies0views2384
2016-06-20
2016-06-14Warmth and comfort are simply two of several criteria which make for a great sleeping bag. The Rab Infinity 300 Sleeping Bag has these...replies0views2528
2016-06-14
2016-06-12Sea to Summit has elevated the level of comfort and usability of sleeping mats to the next level with their new Ultralight Mat. Their independent...replies0views2803
2016-06-12
2016-06-07Liberty Sport has taken the next step in recreational eyewear by engineering a lens that meets or exceeds high velocity impact standards and then...replies0views2505
2016-06-07
2016-06-06Our Gear of the Year Award is bestowed upon those products which we feel excel in the areas of usability, design, innovation and functionality. Of...replies0views6715
2016-06-06
2016-06-04You may be sad that the ski season has come to an end but it’s time to show the gear you love some TLC. Don’t just leave it in the...replies0views2379
2016-06-04
2016-05-31The Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Tent is an ultralight, three season, free standing backpacking tent. It has a single door and vestibule and is...replies0views2882
2016-05-31
2016-05-29The biggest question you have to ask yourself before getting into the stand-up paddle board world is: inflatable or hardboard? Luckily, Boardworks...replies0views3814
2016-05-29
2016-05-24The Ghost UL 2 is an ultra-light 2-man tent from Mountain Hardwear “designed for the fast-moving, backcountry adventurer”. Weighing in...replies2views2815
2016-05-24
2016-05-22Sleeping Mats have come a long, long way over the past decade. Not only are they now insulated but they’re also far more comfortable to lay...replies2views5168
2016-05-22
2016-05-17It all began when Trent Kitsch returned from an Alaskan fishing expedition determined to reinvent ‘package’ support for men. Life in...replies0views3453
2016-05-17
2016-05-16Unlike backcountry skiing, there are a lot of objects to hit while mountain biking and most of them are considerably harder than your head. This...replies0views3054
2016-05-16
2016-05-10The new Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat marks a paradigm shift in what one expects from a sleeping mat. It’s not only far more...replies0views2687
2016-05-10
2016-05-09Eagles Nest Outfitters’s (ENO) Lounger Chair is somewhere between a hammock and a chair, allowing you to sway in the breeze in surprising...replies0views2133
2016-05-09
