BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2023-11-11As the snow starts to fall here in the Kootenays, and thoughts turn to the season ahead, the new gear starts to show on shelves in the stores and...replies0views1103
2023-11-11
2023-11-07This full-featured kit is designed for skiers, climbers and hikers and uses three-layer GORE-TEX Pro for optimal breathability and weather...replies0views1675
2023-11-07
2023-11-04The legend that is Candide Thovex has finally launched his own ski brand. After leaving Faction Skis in January 2022, the French...replies0views1357
2023-11-04
2023-10-21If you, like me, were shown how to size a snowboard by an instructor a long time ago, and still think that's the right way to go about it,...replies0views1270
2023-10-21
2023-10-10Rab has long been one of our favourite outdoor brands given their quality products and relentless innovation. This fall Rab is launching...replies0views1843
2023-10-10
2023-10-02Protein is an essential part of any diet, especially for more active people who want to maintain their performance or build muscle. Most protein...replies0views1131
2023-10-02
2023-09-30The Trail Lite 2 tent from North Face is a 2-person backpacking tent, designed for 3-season backpacking. As part of North Face’s Trail Lite...replies0views3070
2023-09-30
2023-09-18Kemper Snowboards has put together this comprehensive guide to snowboard shapes which will help you choose the correct snowboard for your riding...replies0views813
2023-09-18
2023-09-11Suunto’s latest GPS Smartwatch is called the 'Vertical' and it comes in a base stainless steel version and a solar version which is...replies0views2299
2023-09-11
2023-09-07Your gear is only as good as the time you put into selecting and maintaining it. This is so true for your headlamp—an often overlooked, yet...replies0views833
2023-09-07
2023-09-02I bought this pad to replace a larger and less lightweight pad for backpacking. On first look, it seemed difficult to get back into the stuff sack...replies0views1154
2023-09-02
2023-08-31Last week I got to sample some great tastes from Backpacker's Pantry. Having not been a huge fan of freeze-dried food, Backpacker's...replies0views835
2023-08-31
2023-08-16Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views4343
2023-08-16
2023-08-10Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views2981
2023-08-10
2023-07-23Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views960
2023-07-23
2023-07-20After only three seasons in business, Bluebird Backcountry is sadly ceasing operations and will not be open for winter 2023/24. Its innovative...replies0views945
2023-07-20
2023-07-17Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views2473
2023-07-17
2023-07-13Here is an interesting video on the break strength of accessory cords. In the world of climbing and guiding sometimes accessory cord comes...replies0views906
2023-07-13
2023-07-11Gnarly is a sports nutrition company that makes products for all levels of performance, whether you are a weekend warrior or a serious...replies0views977
2023-07-11
2023-07-05Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views2584
2023-07-05
2023-07-03Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views3479
2023-07-03
2023-06-29Summer Mini-Review Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views5194
2023-06-29
2023-06-12For 2023 the Performer SUP gets a subtle graphic update with a new colour scheme that looks even better than the last one. The overall design and...replies0views1217
2023-06-12
2023-06-01SIC (which stands for “Sandwich Islands Composites”) designs and manufactures Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs), Surfboards, foils and...replies0views772
2023-06-01
2023-05-08BEST ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views2987
2023-05-08
