BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-12-04Top Gifts $50-$100 As we climb a little higher in price, the items get a more robust present-wise. Take a look around our collection and consider...replies0views2588
2018-12-04
2018-12-03Welcome to week two of the world-famous Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (HGG). If you are still mulling over what to get that special...replies0views2897
2018-12-03
2018-11-29Top Gifts over $200 KABOOM! This is the big one. Our final $200+ category for all those things that cost... well… more than 200$. The...replies0views2767
2018-11-29
2018-11-28Top Gifts $100-$200 Here we go. This is our second spendiest selection. Either you are very generous, or wealthy, or really want to impress...replies0views2525
2018-11-28
2018-11-27Top Gifts $50-$100 Picking up a little steam here with the next, slightly less frugal category. At this price range, the value changes. Put it...replies0views4761
2018-11-27
2018-11-26We’re celebrating the third anniversary of our Holiday Gift Guide and you should be too. As always, it’ll include a wide range of...replies0views2828
2018-11-26
2018-11-23The Black Diamond Helio collection consists of skis, gloves and poles which all work together to enable you to go...replies0views2297
2018-11-23
2018-11-09We have a timely review for you. If you are consider a new 4-season sleeping bag to accompany you on your ski=touring adventures this winter,...replies0views2416
2018-11-09
2018-11-08The new Rab Zero G Jacket is a lightweight minimalist down jacket that weighs little more than 300 grams and packs down slightly larger than that...replies0views3355
2018-11-08
2018-11-05Ski season has already begun in parts of North America so perhaps it's time to start thinking about booking a hut-to-hut ski traverse? Most of...replies0views3278
2018-11-05
2018-11-02This is a question many Avalanche Airbag owners have and it’s a good one. Since most Avalanche Airbag’s use a canister of compressed...replies0views2274
2018-11-02
2018-10-24It's about time that we start to see some real innovation in the apparel and gear industry toward more sustainable products....replies0views1503
2018-10-24
2018-10-22G3's Director of Product Cam Shute shows off his latest creation—the Zed Binding in this short video called "The...replies0views2166
2018-10-22
2018-10-20The Orb Clarity goggle combines the Orb frame which is made from a dual compound of Grilamid and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This is...replies0views4239
2018-10-20
2018-10-19Both the Women’s Teton Ski Pant and Jacket have been designed with a relaxed fit to be worn with multiple layers so you can adjust your...replies0views4453
2018-10-192018-10-14Hey hey, I would like to buy a binding for my boyfriend as a birthday gift. He is pretty good in skiing and has a Salomon QST 106 for the...replies2views1442
2018-10-15
2018-10-11We are coming into our second season with the Barryvox S tranceiver. It may be your best option if you are looking for something with a full...replies0views1803
2018-10-11
2018-10-06Japan seems to be on everyone's radar these days as the place to ski, and for good reason, it gets heaps of snow and has an...replies0views1921
2018-10-06
2018-10-05Columbia's new insulation technology called “Omni-Heat 3D” is the 2.0 version of their popular Omni-Heat technology which was...replies0views2415
2018-10-05
2018-09-30The outer shell of the Talus TSI women's sleeping bag is Sea to Summit’s proprietary NanoShell™ which is a 20 denier...replies0views1338
2018-09-30
2018-09-22Having reliable communication in the backcountry is one of the greatest conveniences an adventurer to can have. Whether you are out climbing at...replies0views3331
2018-09-22
2018-09-21The Big Agnes Orno UL is a technical bag for those seeking to pack light without sacrificing warmth. This ultra-light mummy keeps a traditional...replies0views1614
2018-09-21
2018-09-16The antiFOG lenses we tested are made unique by two different coatings, one for the inside and one for the outside of the lens. The inside is...replies0views1345
2018-09-16
2018-09-10Lighting is pretty essential for a night in the woods and while a standard headlamp will cut it the majority of the time, there are other...replies0views1819
2018-09-10
2018-09-07Sierra Design’s Cloud 800 mummy bag sets itself apart from the flock with a few key features. This zipperless bag is designed to bring the...replies0views2000
2018-09-07
