BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2023-09-18Kemper Snowboards has put together this comprehensive guide to snowboard shapes which will help you choose the correct snowboard for your riding...replies0views975
2023-09-18
2023-09-11Suunto’s latest GPS Smartwatch is called the 'Vertical' and it comes in a base stainless steel version and a solar version which is...replies0views2477
2023-09-11
2023-09-07Your gear is only as good as the time you put into selecting and maintaining it. This is so true for your headlamp—an often overlooked, yet...replies0views969
2023-09-07
2023-09-02I bought this pad to replace a larger and less lightweight pad for backpacking. On first look, it seemed difficult to get back into the stuff sack...replies0views1358
2023-09-02
2023-08-31Last week I got to sample some great tastes from Backpacker's Pantry. Having not been a huge fan of freeze-dried food, Backpacker's...replies0views950
2023-08-31
2023-08-16Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views4537
2023-08-16
2023-08-10Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views3357
2023-08-10
2023-07-23Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views1065
2023-07-23
2023-07-20After only three seasons in business, Bluebird Backcountry is sadly ceasing operations and will not be open for winter 2023/24. Its innovative...replies0views1053
2023-07-20
2023-07-17Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views2729
2023-07-17
2023-07-13Here is an interesting video on the break strength of accessory cords. In the world of climbing and guiding sometimes accessory cord comes...replies0views1067
2023-07-13
2023-07-11Gnarly is a sports nutrition company that makes products for all levels of performance, whether you are a weekend warrior or a serious...replies0views1094
2023-07-11
2023-07-05Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views2853
2023-07-05
2023-07-03Summer Mini-Reviews Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views3656
2023-07-03
2023-06-29Summer Mini-Review Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...replies0views5574
2023-06-29
2023-06-12For 2023 the Performer SUP gets a subtle graphic update with a new colour scheme that looks even better than the last one. The overall design and...replies0views1325
2023-06-12
2023-06-01SIC (which stands for “Sandwich Islands Composites”) designs and manufactures Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs), Surfboards, foils and...replies0views903
2023-06-01
2023-05-08BEST ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views3233
2023-05-082023-05-05We've been using the Seek Outside Redcliff hot tent as our hangout/ cooking tent for our small group basecamp trips. We've been...replies0views1124
2023-05-05
2023-05-01BEST APPAREL We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views4937
2023-05-01
2023-04-26BEST CAMPING GEAR It's time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping, mountaineering, biking, and paddling. To make...replies0views4249
2023-04-26
2023-04-18Sadly Lorenzo Holzknecht, along with Sandro Dublanc and Elia Meta, died yesterday in an avalanche in Val di Rhemes (Italy) while training with The...replies0views1551
2023-04-18
2023-04-09Do you have your Gaper Bag at the ready? No idea what a Gaper Bag is? Let Bruce Edgerly from Backcountry Access get you up to speed as everyone...replies0views1085
2023-04-09
2023-04-03Are backcountry ski poles really needed and worth the money? Is there really that big of an advantage to the benefits of ski poles designed...replies0views1134
2023-04-03
2023-03-24Black Diamond Equipment is issuing a voluntary recall for its Recon LT avalanche transceiver to carry out a required firmware update. WHY THE...replies0views1225
2023-03-24
