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      Canada Goose Coastal Shell Jacket — REview
      Canada Goose Coastal Shell Jacket — REview
      2015-06-13
      By admin02
      This is the first item we've reviewed from home-grown-Canadian-company Canada Goose and we like it. It may be more of a coat than a jacket and...
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      2725
      By admin02
      2015-06-13
      Ready to rock this weekend ...
      2015-06-12
      By climberdom
      rock climbing weekend up in the Val David – north of Montreal area for some trad climbs and some top rope workouts. Easy walk in short...
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      1617
      By climberdom
      2015-06-12
      This past weekend ....
      2015-06-11
      By climberdom
      I had a great ride this past weekend , Road bike from Ottawa - Kingston - back next day... 340 km in all, with 2500 participants at the Rideau...
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      1622
      By climberdom
      2015-06-14
      Are airbags the future of bike helmets?
      Are airbags the future of bike helmets?
      2015-06-07
      By shredr
      Leave it to the Swedish to come up with an innovative airbag bike helmet. The patented hi-tech collar deploys and airbag in a tenth of a...
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      2107
      By shredr
      2015-06-07
      Casio Pathfinder PAW 2000-1 ABC Watch -- REVIEW
      Casio Pathfinder PAW 2000-1 ABC Watch -- REVIEW
      2015-06-05
      By admin02
      We've been using the CASIO Altimeter/Barometer/Compass watch for a while now and it's time to share our impressions. Smaller (as in,...
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      1820
      By admin02
      2015-06-05
      Got what it takes to be a Brand Ambassador?
      Got what it takes to be a Brand Ambassador?
      2015-06-02
      By admin
      Are you active outside regularly? Do you love a good Adventure in the Mountains? Want to try out the latest and greatest technical gear from...
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      34708
      By markmitch
      2015-06-16
      Oboz Traverse Low Bdry Shoe - Review
      Oboz Traverse Low Bdry Shoe - Review
      2015-05-31
      By admin
      The Traverse Series by Oboz is a go to shoe for summiting peaks or hiking trails, available in a Low and Mid style, this waterproof and...
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      3123
      By admin
      2015-05-31
      Thermarest Vela Double Down Blanket--REVIEW
      Thermarest Vela Double Down Blanket--REVIEW
      2015-05-28
      By admin02
      With the snow getting burned off up high, it's time to make sure your camping/hiking kit is in order. If you have yet to experience the...
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      3064
      By admin02
      2015-05-28
      ENO Onelink Sleep System Hammock - REVIEW
      ENO Onelink Sleep System Hammock - REVIEW
      2015-05-26
      By admin
      Eagles Nest Outfitters or 'ENO' is a company that specializes in building the worlds best hammocks. They are now based in Asheville, NC....
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      3350
      By admin
      2015-05-26
      Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
      Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
      2015-05-23
      By skifreak
      While ski season is likely over in most locations it's best not to just leave your backcountry ski gear in a pile where you last saw it. Show...
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      2142
      By skifreak
      2015-05-23
      Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
      Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
      2015-05-22
      By admin
      Osprey’s Variant 52L Backpack is designed for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering. It’s successful in being extremely...
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      2644
      By admin
      2015-05-22
      AT binding for newbie
      2015-05-20
      By chionk
      So I need to buy a new setup because some jerk stole my old one. I want to get into BC skiing and want one setup to do both BC and resort. Ive...
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      1640
      By chionk
      2015-05-21
      Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
      Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
      2015-05-19
      By admin
      Recently the Scrambler was upgraded with the addition of exterior pockets and the company’s proprietary “Outdry” technology,...
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      3139
      By admin
      2015-05-19
      Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
      Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
      2015-05-16
      By shredr
      Drone are the next Evolution in the POV camera game and the Lily Camera is taking things to the next level. Lily is the world's first...
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      1906
      By shredr
      2015-05-16
      Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
      Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
      2015-05-13
      By admin
      The Micron Jacket from Mountain Equipment is aptly named for it is extremely lightweight and compactable; it is small but packs a punch. It is a...
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      2794
      By admin
      2015-05-13
      Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
      Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
      2015-05-11
      By admin
      Klymit first appeared on my gear radar two years ago with the Klymit Inertia X Frame and Cush Seat Pillow which we promptly reviewed....
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      2519
      By admin
      2015-05-11
      Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
      Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
      2015-05-06
      By admin
      Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses designed for athletes and adventurers since 1997. Native is the epitome of style meets function. Their...
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      2107
      By admin
      2015-05-06
      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
      2015-05-01
      By admin
      The Gamin Fenix 3 has pushed new boundaries when it comes to GPS watches. What the hell exactly do I mean by that? For starters the screen...
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      4050
      By admin
      2015-05-01
      Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
      Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
      2015-04-27
      By admin
      The Vapur MicroFilter is a nice upgrade to the standard Vapur Element Anti-Bottle as it can provide filtered water. As a bonus it can also...
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      2447
      By admin
      2015-04-27
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
      2015-04-21
      By admin
      The Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger is designed to keep your handheld USB-powered gadgets charged up. Taking only 2.5 hours to fully charge, the Goal...
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      2291
      By admin
      2015-04-21
      How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
      How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
      2015-04-20
      By admin
      It's unfortunately that time of year for some skiers when you may have to consider the reality that the season is coming to a close. Rather...
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      1894
      By admin
      2015-04-20
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
      2015-04-17
      By admin02
      G3 released a whack of new products for the 2014/2015 season, and, for next year, they seem to have throttled back a bit. Some lightened models of...
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      5158
      By admin02
      2015-04-17
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
      2015-04-13
      By admin
      Scott is one of the biggest manufacturers of ski gear, not to mention bike, running and motosports gear as well. They design and manufacture ski,...
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      7097
      By admin
      2015-04-14
      Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
      Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
      2015-04-10
      By admin
      This past summer we prepared a review of the Switch Axos and for the first time in many years, we were impressed by new technology as it applies...
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      2409
      By admin
      2015-04-10
      PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
      PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
      2015-04-08
      By admin
      Nationwide Worn Wear Tour kicks off in April, encouraging customers to make their clothes last a lifetime: This spring Patagonia's...
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      0
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      3031
      By admin
      2015-04-08
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