BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-10-22G3's Director of Product Cam Shute shows off his latest creation—the Zed Binding in this short video called "The...replies0views2062
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...replies0views4153
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...replies0views4394
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...replies2views1371
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...replies0views1748
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...replies0views1858
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...replies0views2339
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...replies0views1271
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...replies0views3274
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...replies0views1556
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...replies0views1278
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...replies0views1755
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...replies0views1939
2018-09-07
2018-09-06We've come out the other side of a summer with the Scarpa SL Activ, working and hiking. Generally, putting a boot through a...replies0views4022
2018-09-06
2018-09-01With summer officially over and fall rolling in it’s time to start thinking about staying warm and for most of us this means a good down...replies0views1757
2018-09-01
2018-08-31Body Glove harnessed the skills of champion kayaker and design guru Luke Hopkins to ensure the Glide 11 Inflatable Kayak would be light, fast and...replies0views2840
2018-08-31
2018-08-30We lived in the Tranquility 6 tent from Therm-a-Rest for two months and liked it better than our apartment. Special touches like a divider...replies1views1883
2022-08-30
2018-08-25The Dynamo Ribcage Shoes are built for watersport of any kind. They’re versatile enough that some users may even hike and run in them as...replies0views1545
2018-08-25
2018-08-24The Paddlecraft’s displacement hull design gives the board a really smooth efficient glide. It slices through the water by gradually...replies0views1537
2018-08-24
2018-08-23The good people at Arc'teryx released a cool web feature a little while ago that's very interesting (and may make their products even more...replies0views1183
2018-08-23
2018-08-17Hydro Flask has been in the hydration game forever and the innovation they design into their products always impresses. Their latest creation is...replies0views2247
2018-08-17
2018-08-16At the recent Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver, I got the low down on Jobe Paddle Boards. While there are endless SUP manufacturers now in the...replies0views1878
2018-08-16
2018-08-11The NeedleNose NN116 gets its name from its 11’6” length, it’s also 30” wide, 6” thick and weighs only 23 pounds....replies0views1331
2018-08-11
2018-08-10Last fall, Garmin’s Fenix 5X GPS Watch won our Gear fo the Year Award which was the second time for this product...replies0views7327
2018-08-10
2018-08-09During the 'off season' paddle boarding is a great reprieve from the heat of summer and we've slowly been adding to our paddling...replies0views2499
2018-08-09
