BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2024-08-27Kuhl is a mountain apparel brand that makes a wide selection of lifestyle clothing for both men and women. Their Tag line “Born in the...replies0views955
2024-08-27
2024-08-23Summer is Sun Hoodie time thanks to their full sun coverage which is a healthier alternative to sunscreen. Typically made with a moisture-wicking...replies0views1548
2024-08-23
2024-08-12Nemo has long been one of our favourite gear brands and makes some of the best tents, packs and camp chairs on the market. One item often...replies0views1666
2024-08-12
2024-08-08While you may not know of Salewa, the brand has been around since 1935 when it was founded by Josef Liebhart in Munich Germany. Salewa is known...replies0views1689
2024-08-08
2024-08-05We got a sneak peek at an updated MSR Hubba Hubba LT Tent and will be doing a full review later in the Fall. But in the meantime here is a video...replies0views1108
2024-08-05
2024-08-02Most nutritional supplements on the market are full of ingredients you can’t pronounce let alone know what they do. They are mostly fillers...replies0views1219
2024-08-02
2024-07-31Unlike traditional hand pumps which are slow, cumbersome to use and difficult to obtain an accurate pressure reading, the new line of...replies0views1379
2024-07-31
2024-07-29MEC has a heap of products currently on sale and two standouts are their VectAir UL 3 Season Insulated Sleeping Pad and Fulcrum Unisex PFD. They...replies0views1060
2024-07-29
2024-07-25Backcountry Access has some great backcountry skiing video tutorials and this one gets you thinking of the coming ski season and how prepared you...replies0views987
2024-07-25
2024-07-23Bluetti’s AC2A Portable Power Station was chosen as part of our Best New Hiking and Camping of 2024—to see the entire list click on...replies0views1039
2024-07-23
2024-07-19Norrona’s new Femund Cotton Heavy Duty Pants were chosen as part of our Best New Apparel of 2024—to see the entire list click on over...replies0views1039
2024-07-19
2024-07-12Just released for Spring 2024 is Arc’teryx’s new Carrier 100 Duffle which is their largest duffle and capable of carrying large...replies0views1098
2024-07-12
2024-07-08Suunto Race S is the latest addition to the Suunto Race family, supporting training, racing and recovery features for athletes who want to improve...replies0views1249
2024-07-08
2024-07-04Black Diamond just improved their Distance 1500 headlamp and made it more compact, and lighter without excluding any ‘must have’...replies0views1118
2024-07-04
2024-06-27Sea to Summit’s Ascent Down Sleeping Bag was chosen as part of our Best New Hiking/Camping Gear of 2024—to see the entire list click...replies0views986
2024-06-27
2024-06-13Arc’teryx’s new Vertex Alpine GTX Shoes were chosen as part of our Best New Apparel of 2024—to see the entire list click on over...replies0views1283
2024-06-13
2024-06-10Nemo has taken the backpacking chair to new heights with features, build quality and lightweight that other brands can’t match. Their new...replies0views899
2024-06-10
2024-06-07Reliable communication is a must for any mountain adventure—from hiking and climbing to ski touring or biking and the new Rocky Talkie...replies0views994
2024-06-07
2024-06-05Shokz is best known for its bone-conduction headphones and more recently their open-ear wireless headphones. Both technologies allow you to remain...replies0views908
2024-06-05
2024-05-24Amersports which owns Salomon and Atomic introduced the original Shift in 2018 as the world’s first binding with full touring and freeride...replies0views1052
2024-05-24
2024-05-20BEST APPAREL We’ve researched all the new gear to provide you with only the best of the best, which we’ve broken down into three...replies0views3070
2024-05-20
2024-05-14In order to properly prepare your skis for summer storage, clean them with a damp cloth, remove rust and burrs with a diamond stone file, and...replies0views889
2024-05-14
2024-05-11As we start into Spring I wanted to give a quick shout-out to our local film producer Freeride Entertainment. Dererk Westerland owner...replies0views851
2024-05-11
2024-05-09There is still plenty of snow up high in the mountains so while some are getting into their garden or hitting the bike trails—some of us are...replies0views893
2024-05-09
2024-05-08BEST ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the best new gear this spring to provide you with only the best of the best, which we’ve broken...replies0views3442
2024-05-08
