BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-08-04Kuhl is a brand that can go from trail to table without slowing down. In this review we’ll look at three new pairs of pants and one new Kuhl...replies0views1764
2018-08-04
2018-08-03The Zephyr paddle board is Tahoe’s flagship touring SUP, it’s built for long adventures on the lake and is lighter, faster and...replies0views3835
2018-08-03
2018-08-02One of our reviewers lived in the Hubba Tour 2 for six weeks while WOOFing on a Maui bee farm. She liked the second-room-sized vestibule and...replies0views2839
2018-08-02
2018-07-28Brint Markle, Co-Founder of Mountain Hub has spent the last five years building a crowd-sourced, community platform which allows users...replies0views1546
2018-07-28
2018-07-27Marker has determined during quality control checks that there is a potential safety issue on their 2017/2018 Marker Kingpin 10 and 13...replies0views4243
2018-07-27
2018-07-21The women’s specific Raven 14 from Osprey is ideal daypack for mountain biking or day hikes. The BioStretch harness and hip belt help to...replies0views1919
2018-07-21
2018-07-20The Mountain Hardwear Pathfinder 2 tent is lightweight 3 season backpacking tent adaptable to any adventure. Symmetrical design means...replies0views7236
2018-07-20
2018-07-19Though you may be wiping the salty summer sweat from your eyes, now is the time to consider purchasing a pair of DPS planks. DREAMTIME is now...replies0views1897
2018-07-19
2018-07-16The Bolt 24 Pack is a 24L daypack ready for use in your everyday life. This midsize crossover backpack is a comfortable companion for hiking,...replies0views3768
2018-07-16
2018-07-13Two years ago I wrote a review for this website about the Switch Axo sunglasses. At the time the new company, Switch Vision from New Jersey, was...replies0views2021
2018-07-13
2018-07-07The Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z-Pole is a 4 season pole that will keep the minimalist happy. This collapsible pole is ultralight and...replies0views2485
2018-07-07
2018-07-06This -7°C/20°F sleeping bag borrows the same technology found in Mountain Hardwears best-selling jacket that goes by the same name, Ghost...replies0views7883
2018-07-06
2018-06-30Ortovox has announced a precautionary recall of Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceivers running software version 2.1. If this is the transceiver you use...replies0views1719
2018-06-30
2018-06-29Pelican is renowned for their waterproof hard cases which protect your electronics and valuable on river and backcountry trips, so it’s not...replies0views2240
2018-06-29
2018-06-22Following on the heals of Body Glove’s popular Performer 11 SUP, the Raptor 10’8 SUP is a more manoeuvrable board designed...replies0views8108
2018-06-22
2018-06-15Last Spring we reviewed the Hopper Two 30 Cooler from Yeti and were impressed, so this time around we decided to take a closer look at another of...replies0views5699
2018-06-15
2018-06-02Yeti has been crushing it as of late with their new line up of hard/soft coolers and now they’ve set their sights on a new category, duffle...replies0views2339
2018-06-02
2018-06-01Spring is here and it's time to start camping, hiking, paddling, climbing and biking (while we patiently await winter's return). To help...replies0views3831
2018-06-01
2018-05-31We've had the Danner Explorer 650 hiking boot out and about and we want to share our impressions. In a nutshell: light, remarkably...replies0views2638
2018-05-31
2018-05-26Go backcountry skiing this summer in Argentina with Backcountry Skiing Canada on a 7-Day / 6-night ski tour through the nether reaches of La Hoya,...replies0views2724
2018-05-26
2018-05-25I've been in the market for a spacious lightweight tent for backpacking and Sweet Suite 2 Tent peaked my interest, particularly given...replies0views3839
2018-05-25
2018-05-18The Ghost UL 2 is an ultra-light 2-man tent from Mountain Hardwear “designed for the fast-moving, backcountry adventurer”. Weighing in...replies0views1700
2018-05-18
2018-05-11Generally, all Leatherman multi-tools are made of stainless steel and have a knife and or saw, pliers, wire cutters, screw drivers, bottle...replies0views3038
2018-05-11
2018-05-09The new AfterShokz Trekz Air wireless headphones do not go in your ears, instead, they use bone conduction technology. Audio vibrations...replies0views1801
2018-05-09
2018-05-07The stretch blue jean innovation is fairly recent and there are already a handful of brands in the game. Boulder Denim out of Vancouver BC is...replies0views1881
2018-05-07
