BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2021-07-23Smartphones have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional GPS devices particularly because their large screens make it easy to...replies0views1997
2021-07-23
2021-07-22Having reviewed many DPS planks over the last decade, we are already rabid fans. One undeniable challenge in acquiring them, though, is...replies0views1477
2021-07-22
2021-07-16Taking care of your gear can improve its performance and help it last longer, and cleaning your bike chain is no exception. Your ride will sound...replies0views1540
2021-07-16
2021-07-15The Manifest Spherical is Giro's top-of-the-line bike helmet and that's apparent after wearing it a lot over the last two months. I am a...replies0views1229
2021-07-15
2021-07-09After reading reviews, asking around, and researching which tent to buy, you finally land on one. But how do you prolong the life of your new camp...replies0views1413
2021-07-09
2021-07-08The Scarpa Ribelle HD sits at the intersection of running shoe and mountaineering boot; good news for people looking for something light, burly...replies0views1509
2021-07-08
2021-07-06Ken Hoeve and the NSP team spent over two years designing the new O² Pioneer FS Stand Up Paddle Board. Their goal was to create an...replies0views1375
2021-07-06
2021-06-15The Performer Stand Up Paddle Board is a staple in Body Glove’s lineup for several years now and from what I can tell it's been a...replies0views3559
2021-06-15
2021-06-14This year, Ortovox released the Diract Voice. An normal avalanche transceiver in all other functions, except that during the search function, it...replies0views1645
2021-06-14
2021-06-11Whether you’re taking a one-hour stroll in the woods, trekking on a multi-day backpacking adventure, or anything in between, it’s a...replies0views1562
2021-06-11
2021-06-08Pelican is a Canadian company with over 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, fishing boats, and stand...replies0views1432
2021-06-08
2021-05-31Hi there from the land from down-under, We don’t have your big mountains or your powder. However we do have our alpine pimples and a type of...replies0views2086
2021-05-31
2021-05-25We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which we’ve broken...replies0views4352
2021-05-25
2021-05-21As you finally come to terms with the fact that the ski season might be over, how you store your gear over the summer can help make everything...replies1views2739
2021-05-31
2021-05-18We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which we’ve broken...replies0views12780
2021-05-18
2021-05-11We liked Osprey's new Aether Plus 70 Backpack so much that it's been selected as one of the 'Best Summer Gear of 2021'....replies0views5875
2021-05-11
2021-05-05As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping, mountaineering,...replies0views4426
2021-05-05
2021-05-03Tecnica has just announced that they will launch a new program in Europe called the "Recycle Your Boots" project. This pilot...replies0views1771
2021-05-03
2021-04-21With more and more people carrying their avalanche transceiver in their ski pant pockets it raises some concerns versus the norm of carrying it in...replies0views1926
2021-04-21
2021-04-20There has long been a dichotomy in the ski/snowboard industry. Preconceived notions such as 'ski boots will hurt my feet', and 'Ski...replies0views1546
2021-04-20
2021-04-17Having already reviewed Movement’s fattest Premium Free Touring Ski, the Alp Tracks 106, we thought it was only fitting that we took a...replies0views3261
2021-04-17
2021-04-13Meier takes pride in its eco-friendly design, manufacturing, and waste reduction processes while ensuring that they produce high-performance skis...replies0views1873
2021-04-13
2021-04-08A couple of years ago we reviewed the Mystery Ranch Patrol 35 Pack and it performed really well in our testing....replies0views1752
2026-04-16
2021-04-07Scarpa is well known for making some of the best Alpine Touring Boots and footwear on the market and always coming up with innovative new...replies0views1863
2021-04-07
2021-04-06Dalbello’s new Quantum line of boots consists of the Quantum which uses fiberglass-reinforced polyamide to achieve an impressive 2,300g /...replies0views1593
2021-04-06
