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Gear Talk
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2013-09-04Hey guys, I need advice on what gear to buy. I want to get a backcountry set and I'm lost with all the choices available. Little...replies10views2717
2013-11-13
2013-09-04With 850 Down fill and a lower limit temperature rating of -9 the specifications are (what I believe) to be right on the money for a 3 season bag...replies0views3645
2013-09-042013-09-02Revolution in Rossland is selling the rental fleet of Giant Reign 1's. Could be some good deals there.replies0views1612
2013-09-02
2013-09-02With the start of September and thoughts of the coming ski season getting closer by the day it seems only fitting that we say au revoir to summer...replies0views3059
2013-09-02
2013-09-02The Enchainment jacket is made with two different types of fabrics. The underarms are made with stretchy and very breathable Schoeller® fabric...replies0views3467
2013-09-02
2013-08-30Up until a few years ago I was a big believer in cheap synthetic wicking socks that were supposed to move moisture away from my feet and keep them...replies0views3069
2013-08-30
2013-08-29Down versus Synthetic is the age old question but for this reviewer it's a mute point. Down is lighter, more compressible and warmer, why...replies0views2969
2013-08-29
2013-08-28Oakley definitely has a style all its own. Whether you’re hanging in your muscle car near Venice Beach or lounging on a cigarette boat in...replies0views4395
2013-08-28
2013-08-26The thing that struck me most about all of these Dakine products (including the 2 biking packs in my separate review) is the Quality / Price...replies0views2698
2013-08-26
2013-08-24As the first bites of coldness reach bare toes at night, my mind turned to the upcoming winter. What do I need to do to get ready for the...replies0views3748
2013-08-24
2013-08-23As the proverb goes "Necessity is the mother of invention." For Sierra Designs this necessity was the need to make a lighter tent without...replies0views3473
2013-08-23
2013-08-21A sleeping mat is a must have component of any back country sleep system. The fact is that conductive heat loss to the the ground without a proper...replies0views5015
2013-08-21
2013-08-19Safety is of upmost concern on all of my backcountry adventures whether they be in summer or winter. Eleven years as a Search and Rescue volunteer...replies0views2895
2013-08-19
2013-08-17Not everyday can be a ski boot or hiking boot wearing kind of day. This one is for the ladies out there, the Women's Ahnu Karma Shoes, Ahnu...replies0views2003
2013-08-17
2013-08-16Mountain Hardware got the formula right with the Skyledge 3 DP Tent – it’s lightweight, compact and well designed. The DryPitch option...replies0views3815
2013-08-16
2013-08-14It’s been a long time since a manufacturer of sunglasses has impressed me with technology. Aside from polarized lenses, there hasn’t...replies0views1755
2013-08-14
2013-08-12Here is the review of all the Rab gear you can win in this months Summer Stoke Comp and also where you will find the answer to this months...replies3views3841
2013-10-01
2013-08-09“Approach Shoes” are a tricky label. If you walk into MEC, you will find a wall littered with probably 15-20 options of approach...replies0views3811
2013-08-09
2013-08-07For runners searching for a training companion, the SoleusGPS 3.0 may indeed be the answer. User specifications can be entered into the watch,...replies1views2754
2018-08-09
2013-08-03A new addition to the extensive OR gaiter line-up, the Verglas Gaiters are, as OR puts it, the traditional Crocodile Gaiters on a diet. Built with...replies0views3419
2013-08-03
2013-07-31Dakine is well known for developing top of the line specialized backpacks for the boardsports and biking industries. With a much loved, well used...replies0views5125
2013-07-31
2013-07-29The men’s Teva Gnarkosi and women’s Teva Fuse-Ion are two shoes that should be on every waterman or waterwoman’s list. In the...replies0views3281
2013-07-29
2013-07-26Overnight trips in the backcountry require survival gear that will keep you comfortable, warm and dry. If you plan on camping, a proper sleeping...replies0views3729
2013-07-26
2013-07-24To produce a lightweight tent you need to decrease either the physical size of the tent or the materials used to create it. In the case of The...replies0views3916
2013-07-24
2013-07-22The Osprey Aether 85 pack has been a staple of my backcountry kit for several years now (including big winter ski touring trips) but things have...replies0views2563
2013-07-22