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Gear Talk
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2016-05-29The biggest question you have to ask yourself before getting into the stand-up paddle board world is: inflatable or hardboard? Luckily, Boardworks...replies0views3568
2016-05-29
2016-05-24The Ghost UL 2 is an ultra-light 2-man tent from Mountain Hardwear “designed for the fast-moving, backcountry adventurer”. Weighing in...replies2views2598
2016-05-24
2016-05-22Sleeping Mats have come a long, long way over the past decade. Not only are they now insulated but they’re also far more comfortable to lay...replies2views4770
2016-05-22
2016-05-17It all began when Trent Kitsch returned from an Alaskan fishing expedition determined to reinvent ‘package’ support for men. Life in...replies0views3282
2016-05-17
2016-05-16Unlike backcountry skiing, there are a lot of objects to hit while mountain biking and most of them are considerably harder than your head. This...replies0views2865
2016-05-16
2016-05-10The new Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Mat marks a paradigm shift in what one expects from a sleeping mat. It’s not only far more...replies0views2508
2016-05-10
2016-05-09Eagles Nest Outfitters’s (ENO) Lounger Chair is somewhere between a hammock and a chair, allowing you to sway in the breeze in surprising...replies0views1966
2016-05-09
2016-05-06I stumbled upon an interesting product to keep your camera protected from the elements. The Matador Camera Base Layer will not only keep your...replies0views2340
2016-05-06
2016-05-05Houdini is relatively new Swedish company which has teamed up with some North American fabric manufacturers in creating a piece called the Power...replies0views8162
2016-05-05
2016-05-03Is less really more? When it comes to the new Suunto Traverse GPS Watch, I’d have to say yes. The origins of the Suunto GPS can be seen in...replies0views3050
2016-05-03
2016-05-02Roughly 20 years ago I bought my first Royal Robbins Collared Shirt in a small outdoor shop in picturesque St Johns Newfoundland. It quickly...replies0views3849
2016-05-02
2016-04-29If you have ever hiked deep into the backcountry with no pub in sight and thought, "man I could really use a glass of draft beer right now", then...replies0views2314
2016-04-29
2016-04-28We've had the pleasure of wearing many Icebreaker items over the years. Their designs are cool, the features well thought-out and they keep...replies0views1702
2016-04-28
2016-04-26Ternua is the first outdoor brand to introduce 100% eco-friendly recycled water-repellant down. Ternua is a Spanish company that has recently...replies0views3405
2016-04-26
2016-04-24Blizzard’s line up of skis has grown each year and this year at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show we learned more about their Flipcore...replies0views5097
2016-04-24
2016-04-18For the 2016/17 season Tecnica will introduce the Zero G Collection of boots specifically designed for the backcountry skier who’s looking...replies0views4263
2016-04-18
2016-04-16Petzl has a whack of new gear coming out this summer/fall and we got a first hand look at some of it at this winter's Outdoor Retailer Show in...replies0views3346
2016-04-16
2016-04-12Temps are climbing and it may be time to start thinking of a camping/backbacking trip. Or at least getting your kit together and figuring out the...replies0views2913
2016-04-12
2016-04-09La Sportiva is updating their award winning Spectre and Sparkle AT boots for the 2016/17 ski season and we got a first hand look at them at the...replies0views4684
2016-04-09
2016-04-07Stio is a relatively new company started in 2011 by Stephen Sullivan, a long-time industry veteran and former president of Cloudveil. (The company...replies0views4260
2016-04-07
2016-04-05The Dalbello Lupo TI ID Is a new boot from Dalbello that integrates Tech fittings into their popular free skiing boot, the Lupo. Working with a...replies0views2827
2016-04-05
2016-04-04The Sweet Protection Grimnir TE helmet is all about protection. In fact, it’s one of the most advanced snowsports helmets ever made. This...replies2views5440
2016-04-04
2016-04-02Jöttnar was founded by two mountaineers who were formal Royal Marines and spent decades climbing in the Scottish Highlands and other extreme...replies0views2159
2016-04-02
2016-03-31Backcountry Skiing is one expensive sport. Just to acquire the basic gear to participate you’ll need to spend at least $2500, if...replies0views3262
2016-03-31
2016-03-29We've been skiing on the DPS Wailer 112 Tour 1 skis pretty much all season. As well as being super light (at 1550g, 3.4 lbs per plank), the...replies0views1715
2016-03-29