BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2012-10-14“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness,” suggested an ancient Chinese proverb. That thought crossed my mind many a...replies0views3152
2012-10-14
2012-10-12Every manufacturer has their specialty, something that they are well-known for and for Sierra Designs this seems to be their tents. They have a...replies0views3120
2012-10-12
2012-10-11I spent this summer viewing the world through a pair of Native eyewear sunglasses and am keen to try them backcountry skiing this winter. Native...replies0views3156
2012-10-11
2012-10-10Check out this little vid highlighting how sexy the next gen. Dynafit Radical binding looks. Eric's hands are looking a little shaky at...replies0views2332
2012-10-10
2012-10-09When you are talking bike carriers there are really only four options to consider—roof top, hitch, spare tire or trunk. The Yakima Flipside...replies0views2494
2012-10-09
2012-10-08NOW stands for "No Opportunity Wasted" which is the principle of living each day as if it were your last. This is the slogan of Phil Keoghan who...replies0views4983
2012-10-08
2012-10-07We put the Jetboil SUMO Group Cooking System through its paces and we were happy wih the results. It's a compact little unit that delivers...replies0views3471
2012-10-07
2012-10-06At just 258 grams and a 1.5" profile the Klymit Inertia X Frame sleeping pad is seriously minimal. It compacts down to something smaller than the...replies0views2149
2012-10-06
2012-09-30Reading Marian’s review of The North Face Patrol 34 Pack really struck a cord with me; I too have spent years trying to use a few backpacks...replies0views3082
2012-09-30
2012-09-25The Suntrica SolarStrap is a nifty, lightweight solar charging device that can be strapped on a backpack during a hike or around town and provides...replies0views3783
2012-09-25
2012-09-24Yup, you read it correctly. Black Diamond is going to purchase PIEPS and get into the avalanche transceiver game. PIEPS has long been the leader...replies0views3305
2012-09-24
2012-09-21Since his sleeper hit debut on YouTube in 2009, Scottish freerider Danny MacAskill has become a household name. If by some rare chance you...replies0views2268
2012-09-21
2012-09-16With the morning frost already here in some spots, we still have a few "off-season" items to tell you about. This shoe/boot combo from Salewa may...replies0views3502
2012-09-16
2012-09-11Before I begin this review I’ll confess that I’m an Anasazi aficionado. I’ve worn Five Ten’s VCS version of this shoe for...replies0views4109
2012-09-11
2012-09-06A sandal is a sandal. At least that’s what I thought until we received three pairs of sandals from Teva, each with a very unique purpose and...replies0views3452
2012-09-06
2012-09-05An adventure in the mountains is rarely without those ubiquitous "bars", be they nutrition bars, energy bars, sports bar, meal replacement bars,...replies1views4041
2012-10-12
2012-09-02"Transceiver, probe, shovel" is the mantra most backcountry skiers preach prior to any ski tour. What happens though after you locate, pin-point...replies4views5865
2012-10-23
2012-08-31Yesterday I was driving home from a camping trip - a camping trip that featured a lot of sitting on the beach and a lot of hiking in the snow free...replies0views2150
2012-08-31
2012-08-30The fact that it was below zero while camping up at Gwillim Lakes over the weekend is a sure sign that summer is losing it's grip and winter...replies0views5021
2012-08-30
2012-08-29Combining a name like Darn Tough to a pair of technical socks and then backing it up with a lifetime guarantee is enough to peak the interest of...replies2views3641
2012-08-29
2012-08-27We were pretty impressed with the quality of design and manufacturing that Rab showcased in each of these ski touring specific products. With the...replies0views2910
2012-08-27
2012-08-19Mountain Safety Research (MSR) has been one of the big players in the backcountry stove market for many years with many great stove designs to...replies2views3859
2012-08-20
2012-08-15There are three things one must consider when purchasing a rock climbing shoe – fit, performance and rubber. For this review of the Prime SC...replies0views4057
2012-08-15
2012-08-14We’ve all done it. Taken longer on that climb than we anticipated, been slowed by injury or weather, or benighted by any number of factors....replies0views3683
2012-08-14
2012-08-11In the real world a jacket like First Ascent's BC-200 Hard Shell would likely be used for light use conditions such as walking the dog, short...replies0views3704
2012-08-11
