BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-05-02A good backcountry (single burner) stove must be easy to use, able to accommodate either white gas or iso-butane canisters, and must bring water...replies0views2586
2017-05-02
2017-04-25The Yeti is a solid cooler built to take a beating and keep on going. Appropriately named for the abominable snowman, both are resilient, elusive,...replies0views3878
2017-04-25
2017-04-22From summer hikes to fall camping Marmot’s new Winshear Long Sleeve, Verve 1/2 Zip and Scree Pants have you covered head to toe in...replies0views2075
2017-04-22
2017-04-20Local inventor, bud, and occasional advertiser with Backcountry Skiing Canada, Kaj Gyr, has just released a video of a product he developed and...replies0views2606
2017-04-20
2017-04-13We were thinking of saving this review 'til next year but then figured ... there's still so much skiing to be had so why not share it now....replies0views2189
2017-04-13
2017-04-11If you're considering purchasing a GPS watch then the Suunto Spartan Ultra and the Garmin Fenix 3 are likely at the top of your...replies0views9054
2017-04-11
2017-04-05Nomadik delivers us a box of hand-picked, top-of-the-line gear, right to our door each month. We never know what’s going to be found...replies0views2854
2017-04-05
2017-04-04Goal Zero's mission is to empower people by giving each and every person access to reliable power. Their mantra of “Zero Apathy, Zero...replies0views3737
2017-04-04
2017-04-01The future of gear delivery is here (well in the UK and Europe at least) no matter where you are Montane can get you the gear you need within...replies0views2283
2017-04-01
2017-03-30G3’s new SCALA climbing skins feature a unique hybrid material design that maximizes glide and efficiency without sacrificing grip on the...replies0views2390
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2017-03-25Winter camping anyone? We've had the pleasure of spending several nights in the MSR Remote 2, 4-season tent--a fortress that'll protect...replies0views3898
2017-03-25
2017-03-23Intuition Liners have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality ski and snowboard boot liners in North America. They entered the...replies0views8680
2017-03-23
2017-03-21Dalbello was good enough to send Backcountry Skiing Canada next season’s Lupo AX 125 C Boots so that we could test them this spring and have...replies0views3778
2017-03-21
2017-03-20Mystery Ranch is a small pack manufacturer that you may not have heard of unless you work in the US military, special forces or with state fire...replies0views7167
2017-03-20
2017-03-18Backcountry Skiing Canada has previously reviewed the Oboz Sundog, Oboz Traverse Low BDry and Oboz Helium shoes. Since we...replies0views3257
2017-03-18
2017-03-17One boot for both backcountry and the resort? Next season’s Atomic Hawx UL XTD 130 Boots just arrived at Backcountry Skiing Canada HQ and...replies1views3548
2017-03-18
2017-03-15You and a friend can win 6 months of free outdoor gear! Nomadik sends you a box of hand-picked, top-of-the-line gear delivered to your door each...replies1views2916
2017-03-25
2017-03-11Montbell presents the Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka, the warmest down jacket in its weight class. It is extremely lightweight, weighing in at only...replies0views3418
2017-03-112017-03-09Hi guys, I saw both your vid reviews on Scarpa F1 and Fischer Travers. One of them will be my next boot. Goes without saying that I...replies2views7480
2017-03-21
2017-03-06Last season we reviewed the Fischer TransALP alpine touring (AT) boots which weighed in at a respectable 3440g / 7.6lb. This year...replies0views2627
2017-03-06
2017-03-04Garmin has long been at the top of the list when it comes to GPS watches, but this spring they have upped the ante considerably with the release...replies0views11015
2017-03-04
2017-03-03Backcountry Access (BCA) has been in the avalanche airbag game for several years now but not wanting to rest on their laurels they have two new...replies0views4369
2017-03-03
2017-03-02We shot of vid at Outdoor Retailer featuring the new ski line from Dynafit. The 2017/18 season sees a reset for Dynafit and 13 new ski models...replies0views2708
2017-03-02
2017-03-01New for this year, Avantech’s mobile sharing platform for avalanche information has now become Mountain Hub. It’s no longer limited to...replies0views3819
2017-03-01
2017-02-28For fall 2107 La Sportiva has tweaked the design of their award winning Vapor Nano Ski. They have been careful not to change anything that makes...replies0views3118
2017-02-28
