BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-09-29It's that time of the year when you should be pulling your ski touring gear out of your gear closet and having a good look at the condition of...replies0views2202
2015-09-29
2015-09-28Mountain Hardwear’s Stretch Ozonic jacket is a waterproof, breathable 2.5 layer shell with all-over, four-way stretch. At just 8.4oz (9.7oz...replies0views3424
2015-09-28
2015-09-21We’ve reviewed a smattering of Kuhl products here at Backcountry Skiing Canada each year for the past three years starting in 2012 and also...replies0views3132
2015-09-21
2015-09-19The Slater UL2+ is named after Slater Creek where a number of kayakers made the first descent on the falls in 2007. The tent is an evolved version...replies0views2968
2015-09-19
2015-09-14There are plenty of waterproof/breathable shells on the market these days but if they use a fabric such as Gore-Tex, eVent or Neoshell then expect...replies0views2455
2015-09-14
2015-09-10Most of our reviews on the site feature new products. Sure we've had a chance to test them out and share our impressions, but it's not...replies0views2326
2015-09-10
2015-09-07Giro has always been a ‘design’ brand with their product aesthetics being at the forefront of the market. The new Giro Aspect Helmet...replies0views3355
2015-09-072015-09-04Here's the first in what looks like a series from the G3 crew. I think that, as a skier, if I was always chasing the dragon, I...replies0views1803
2015-09-04
2015-08-26Fabric composition and weight both have a lot to do with staying cool on a hot day or staying dry on a wet day. We’ve been told (repeatedly)...replies0views3287
2015-08-26
2015-08-21Utah-based Black Diamond has no shortage of backpack offerings. In fact, the company makes about 70 different kinds of packs and that...replies0views5522
2015-08-21
2015-08-18Our last review of Teva Sandals was three years ago and since that time some styles have come and gone and new ones have arrived. The Teva Zilch...replies0views3109
2015-08-18
2015-08-14The Sundog Shoes by Oboz are a lightweight trail runner for low altitude, under the canopy exercise and for the ladies out their the...replies2views3619
2015-08-17
2015-08-11Jason Levinthal was the founder of LINE Skis and after implementing so much innovation in the ski world with LINE Skis he's at it again. Jason...replies0views2230
2015-08-11
2015-08-10Imagine a full 48” (122cm) of head room, two huge panels that zip away to give you unobstructed 180 degree views, and 37 square feet (3.4m2)...replies1views4363
2019-06-21
2015-08-05The first thing you notice when you unpack the Big Agnes Lost Ranger sleeping bag is the cool colour scheme: the striped pattern of varying shades...replies0views3737
2015-08-052015-08-03Hi all,We are a startup currently working on a heated ski poles concept. We are inviting skiers all over the world to collaborate in defining and...replies0views5199
2015-08-03
2015-07-31If you've ever wanted a pair of DPS boards, now may be the time. DPS runs a SALE every summer that, this year, ends Aug. 1. So that's two...replies0views2026
2015-07-31
2015-07-20If you are looking to set out on your next solo adventure whether its bike touring, multi-day hiking or just a simple night away and you prefer a...replies0views3999
2015-07-20
2015-07-16Osprey's Atmos 65 and Aura 50 Anti Gravity packs for him and her take a revolutionary approach to shouldering loads in the backcountry. Their...replies0views2842
2015-07-16
2015-07-13Mountain Hardwear's new HyperLamina Spark is designed to be the lightest, most compressible synthetic bag on the market. Does the Spark live...replies0views4403
2015-07-13
2015-07-10The Helinox Chair One is a lightweight, strong and remarkably compact portable chair that will lighten your load and provide a comfortable seat...replies0views2848
2015-07-10
2015-07-09This from Backcountry mag editors today: Announced today, Black Diamond has issued a voluntary recall of all first-generation JetForce avalanche...replies0views1922
2015-07-09
2015-07-06Merino wool is the name of the game these days. It’s by far the best fabric for base layers, having many advantages over synthetic fibres...replies0views3152
2015-07-06
2015-06-29Mountain Hardwear is a brand that has long been associated with high-end, technical apparel designed for mountain adventures such as hiking,...replies0views3681
2015-06-29
2015-06-26Lightweight for its capacity, it packs down to roughly six pounds with everything included. The freestanding tent construction provides ample...replies0views3740
2015-06-26
