BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2025-11-10We’ve long relied on the nimble Gregory Targhee 32 for quick day tours and demanding ascents, praising its perfect balance of comfort and...replies0views1065
2025-11-10
2025-11-04Finding the perfect pant for high-output winter activities can be a challenge. You need a pair that balances warmth, weather protection, and, most...replies0views1120
2025-11-04
2025-11-03The Zero G 88W Skis, like the rest of the new skis in the lineup, use Blizzard’s new Trueblend Woodcore, which is made up primarily of...replies0views1113
2025-11-03
2025-10-25Jetboil is renowned for its all-in-one, integrated camping stove systems, designed to boil water quickly and efficiently. Their compact and...replies0views967
2025-10-25
2025-10-19Quality and craftsmanship are central to the Meindl brand, which is why all their boots are created by skilled artisans using premium materials....replies0views999
2025-10-19
2025-10-17For Fall/Winter 2025, Smith Optics introduces two new ChromaPop Photochromic lenses, available in their Embark and Pursuit glacier glasses....replies0views879
2025-10-17
2025-10-07The PL1 Portable Rope Tow—Born in BC—Aims to Revolutionize How Backcountry Skiers Earn Their Turns The dream of lapping your...replies1views1274
2025-10-13
2025-10-03YETI uses a highly durable, waterproof, and puncture-resistant ThickSkin™ material for the tote’s shell and an EVA-molded bottom for...replies0views1053
2025-10-03
2025-10-03Turtle Fur has been making hats from a wide variety of materials for over 4 decades, we found a couple or natural fibre models that are really...replies0views686
2025-10-03
2025-09-25YETI’s latest cooler isn’t a cooler at all but a small, convenient tote bag made specifically to carry a small picnic lunch or meal...replies0views811
2025-09-25
2025-09-24Give Gear a Second Life: MEC’s Annual Gear Swap Returns Let’s be honest—most of us have outdoor gear collecting dust in the...replies0views740
2025-09-24
2025-09-11A few years ago, YETI and Mystery Ranch (who make some of the best load-carrying packs on the market) worked together to design a new pack under...replies0views1183
2025-09-11
2025-09-09Having previously tested Meindl’s Literock Free Trail Shoes this past spring and being thoroughly impressed, it seemed only fitting to put...replies0views1133
2025-09-09
2025-09-07The Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket is a great example of the reputation for innovation Arc’teryx has in designing and manufacturing outdoor...replies0views1141
2025-09-07
2025-09-04It has been long in the making, but Arc'teryx released the much anticipated Micon LiTRIC™ Avalanche Airbag. This innovative pack...replies0views1223
2025-09-04
2025-08-29Ibex claims that their upgraded GOAT Tee is the 'greatest tee we've ever made. We took the GOAT Tee on a 110 KM backcountry hiking...replies0views893
2025-08-29
2025-08-02The "light and fast" mantra lies at the heart of every long-distance, multi-day adventure—and it's just as important for day...replies0views1542
2025-08-02
2025-07-08Outdoor Research has a long list of new apparel designed specifically for warm-weather outdoor adventures, and two items that stood out most to us...replies0views993
2025-07-08
2025-06-30Sea To Summit’s Ether Light XT has been my go-to insulated mat for the past few years, as it is one of the most comfortable mats in its...replies0views1677
2025-06-30
2025-06-25I’ve been using the new Luno AIR Pro Vehicle Mattress along with their Memory Foam Topper and the Packable Camp Pillow in my 2022 Subaru...replies0views2239
2026-02-14
2025-06-13Designed for the full spectrum of mountain activities, the new Stellar Softshell Pants 2.0 are incredibly versatile. Whether you're hiking,...replies0views1776
2025-06-13
2025-06-11Meindl has been crafting footwear for over three centuries, since its inception in 1683 by Petrus Meindl in Kirchanschöring, Germany. Nestled...replies0views1509
2025-06-11
2025-05-27Thule has replaced the Motion XT with the Motion 3 Cargo boxes. It shares a lot of the same features and benefits of the Motion XT, but includes...replies0views1119
2025-05-27
2025-05-16There has been a lot of buzz about the BOA Fit System for ski boots since they first came out only a few years ago. We had a chance to test out in...replies0views1044
2025-05-16
2025-05-04The Yakima CBX XXL is a roof top cargo box with 21.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the ability to carry skis up to 215cm in length. Its...replies0views1465
2025-05-04
