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Gear Talk
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2016-10-16The new Suunto Spartan Ultra All Black Titanium version just landed on the Backcountry Skiing Canada door step and not a minute too soon. Part of...replies0views3359
2016-10-16
2016-10-16Ternua in Basque means Newfoundland. Basque sailors left the shores of Cantabria, Spain and sailed far into the waters of Newfoundland, Canada...replies0views2500
2016-10-16
2016-10-14Having already experienced many backcountry lodges in the BC Interior, the Backcountry Skiing Canada duo thought a trip to the coast might be...replies0views1455
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The North Face Thermoball Hoodie is a synthetic down jacket from The North Face. We’ve previously reviewed the men’s version of the...replies0views2538
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The Boulder Hut, built in 1984, is one of the oldest operating huts in BC. Ptarmigan Lodge, also on Boulder Hut Adventure’s tenure, was...replies0views3367
2016-10-14
2016-10-14I’ve been using the Voormi High-E Hoodie for the past few months and not only does it keep me warm but it also look stylish. Colorado-based...replies0views2775
2016-10-14
2016-10-09The wind resistant Deviator is made using a Hybrid Mapped Construction, meaning it’s a combo of two fabric technologies which are...replies0views3989
2016-10-09
2016-10-08Exped’s Hyperlight camping mats are supportive, comfortable, and amazingly light and compact. Both mats have shaved about ¾ of a...replies0views3347
2016-10-08
2016-10-06The MSR Mutha Hubba NX is very comfortable for two people and will accommodate three in a pinch. Though it may not fit into the...replies0views2822
2016-10-06
2016-10-04Black Diamond has been making rock climbing equipment since the 1950s when legend Yvon Chouinard began hand-forging pitons and selling them from...replies0views3821
2016-10-04
2016-10-01The Zeta LT features the signature Arc’teryx less-is-more design philosophy and, because we’ve looked at mostly ski touring specific...replies0views4028
2016-10-01
2016-09-29Polygiene Odour Control Technology is designed and produced from the company headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Polygiene is bound and...replies0views3982
2016-09-29
2016-09-28Petzl offers more harnesses than any other company on earth (currently they sell 20 different ones for climbing, caving and at-height work...replies0views2693
2016-09-28
2016-09-27The fast growing sport of mountain biking requires specific apparel and safety products to keep you comfortable and safe while riding. From...replies0views3630
2016-09-27
2016-09-12The Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Torch is a comfort-designed sleeping bag for those camping in cold climates on a budget. While the company website...replies0views3223
2016-09-12
2016-09-08At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show we had a look at two new products from Petzl, the Actik Core Headlamp & Noctilight. Both of these...replies0views5187
2016-09-08
2016-09-06At the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake city last month we saw a heap of innovative new products but the Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration...replies0views2902
2016-09-06
2016-09-04One of the coolest technologies we saw at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City was from our good friends at Marmot. It’s...replies0views3354
2016-09-04
2016-08-29There were literally hundreds of SUP companies displaying their products at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show when we attended a few weeks ago. One...replies0views2795
2016-08-29
2016-08-24The Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark is an ideal summer bag for people wanting to travel light through warm climates. Over the years, Mountain...replies0views5124
2016-08-24
2016-08-23The bike rack space is a crowded one with several companies to choose from, all of which producing many unique styles of bikes racks and carriers....replies0views4148
2016-08-23
2016-08-22Heading to the mountains for a backpacking adventure without a tent is getting more and more common these days. The comfort, light weight and easy...replies0views4237
2016-08-22
2016-08-19We looked at the NeoAir All Season SV mattress over here, and the new three season Questar HD Sleeping Bag is the perfect companion. The sleeping...replies0views5228
2016-08-19
2016-08-12The North Face Superlight promises feather-light sleeping comfort just as its name states; with 800-fill ProDown, it’s definitely feathery....replies0views2226
2016-08-12
2016-08-11Black Diamond is going back to their roots in 2016/17 and focussing on new climbing products. In addition to a light weight climbing harness...replies0views3497
2016-08-11