BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2014-12-31Patagonia released the Black Hole Duffel Bag a few years back and has since expanded the line to include 12L and 22L messenger bags, 25L and 35L...replies2views5645
2015-01-18
2014-12-28The Backcountry Access Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver carries on BCA’s tradition of making super simple avalanche rescue products. The...replies0views3530
2014-12-28
2014-12-26An interesting read about the effects of electronic devices on your transceiver, the full paper can be found at the end for those interested in...replies1views2904
2014-12-29
2014-12-24With a company philosophy that’ll make you give them a fist pump as you read it, Jottnar is building gear to withstand the most hostile...replies0views3558
2014-12-242014-12-23Looking for a backcountry touring tent for doing a few splitboarding trips this winter. Hoping to do a night or 2, and looking at some 4 season...replies5views2191
2014-12-30
2014-12-20The Alfar is the kind of jacket you can use no matter what you’re doing, and I’ve found myself wearing it pretty much non stop since...replies0views2841
2014-12-20
2014-12-19Salomon Freeski TV has been amping up the stoke for more than a few seasons now and to top it off this year they are running a new social media...replies0views2242
2014-12-19
2014-12-17The Mountain Hardwear Torsun Jacket is a three layer jacket that utilizes the companies Dry.Q™ Elite waterproof-breathable membrane....replies0views3591
2014-12-172014-12-14Hi there, I've never used a binding without brakes, but this year I geared up a pair of skis with some Dynafit Speed Turn bindings. It comes...replies5views25021
2014-12-16
2014-12-10Suunto has been on a tear lately, releasing a new version of their popular Ambit GPS watch almost once per year. We’re now up to the Ambit3...replies0views3829
2014-12-10
2014-12-08Outdoor Research has a variety of soft shell products in their current clothing line up and a new addition for the 2013/14 season is the...replies0views4047
2014-12-08
2014-12-07Next to Probe, Transceiver, Shovel, the Avalanche Air Bag is fast becoming the 4th piece of safety gear that many backcountry skiers are choosing...replies0views2683
2014-12-07
2014-12-05'wondering which skins to sport this season? We shot a video explaining the difference between three set of G3 skins. Different strokes for...replies0views1924
2014-12-05
2014-12-01Is the Marmot Nabu jacket with Polartec Neoshell the holy grail of backcountry skiing jackets? Let’s see… it would have to provide...replies0views3108
2014-12-01
2014-11-28The previous version of the Pieps DSP Transceiver won our prestigious Gear of the Year Award in 2012 so I was curious to see...replies1views3220
2015-01-22
2014-11-27We've had a chance to take the G3 Zenoxide Carbon 105 skis out in all kinds of conditions. They're a ski that we have come to love. Super...replies0views3450
2014-11-27
2014-11-24This is the time of year when I typically forget my extra pair of gloves or worse my skins. If it doesn't happen to me then it happens to...replies0views3242
2014-11-24
2014-11-23Mohair, synthetic, grip, glide, glue, plush, tip attachments, tail clips and more in this quick video overview of climbing skins for backcountry...replies0views1866
2014-11-232014-11-23I'm going to learn BC sking this year ,and after researching skis, and also been talking to MEC I'm thinking these Salomon XADV 89 Grip...replies2views6852
2014-11-23
2014-11-21The Outdoor Research Superlayer jacket is designed as an all around breathable insulation layer that can be worn through a range of cold-weather...replies0views3414
2014-11-21
2014-11-10EVOC’s new Patrol 40L+ and Pro 20L backpacks are innovative, ergonomic and designed with a safety focus that shouldn’t be overlooked....replies0views4338
2014-11-10
2014-11-09Before the season really ramps up, now might be a good time to review your repair kit, or prep one if you have a history of winging it. The more...replies0views3260
2014-11-09
2014-11-05We tested the Scarpa Freedom SL last year and found it to be the perfect boot for someone 1) who wants an occasional backcountry boots but skis...replies0views3423
2014-11-05
2014-11-02Mountain Hardwear has always been a stand up technical brand but there were days when I’d wish they had some not-so-technical clothing...replies0views4015
2014-11-022014-10-30Hi ! I own the first generation of Salomon Guardian and has been pretty satisfied up to now since I was not making big touring...replies4views5906
2014-11-05
