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Let's face it, we don't always want to look like we just finished up a hike or a ski. This section is for those other products we need when not pursuing outdoor adventure. We've reviewed bags, shoes, and clothes from the likes of Kuhl, First Ascent, Osprey, YETI, Mountain Khakis, Royal Robbins, Voormi, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardwear, Lole, Chrome and Ahnu Footwear. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.

Best Rain Shells BEST RAIN SHELLS 2019/2020
Date: Sept 6th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: The Best

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Beeswax WrapsBEESWAX WRAPS: ALTERNATIVE FOOD STORAGE
Date: Nov 8th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Bee’z Wrap, Etee, Z wraps, Abeego, Nature Bee, Goldilocks, Mind Your Bees, Stasher

Read the full review here.

Osprey Farpoint Wheeled Travel Pack 36OSPREY FARPOINT WHEELED TRAVEL PACK 36
Date: Aug 2nd 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Osprey

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Unbound MerinoUNBOUND MERINO
Date: May 24th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Unbound Merino

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Mountain Khakis PantsMOUNTAIN KHAKIS PANTS
Date: April 18th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Khakis

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SOLE x UBB Jasper Wool Eco ChukkaSOLE X UBB JASPER WOOL ECO CHUKKA
Date: Mar 17th 2019
Reviewer: Sarah
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Sole

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YETI Camino Carryall 35YETI CAMINO CARRYALL 35
Date: Mar 10th 2019
Reviewer: Sarah
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Yeti

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Danner Explorer 650Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2018DANNER EXPLORER 650
Date: May 30th 2018
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Danner

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KuhlKUHL 2017 APPAREL
Date: May 24th 2018
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Kuhl

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Stretch JeansSTRETCH JEANS
Date: Oct 2nd 2017
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Boulder Jeans / Club Ride / DU/ER

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Mountain KhakisMOUNTAIN KHAKIS
Date: May 17th 2017
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Mountain Khakis

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KuhlKUHL 2017 APPAREL
Date: May 9th 2017
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

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Royal RobbinsROYAL ROBBINS 
Date: April 21st 2017
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Royal Robbins

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ObozOBOZ BIG SKY & BRIDGER 7" INSULATED BDRY BOOTS 
Date: Feb 28th 2017
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Oboz

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“KuhlKUHL SUMMER 2016 APPAREL
Date: July 7th 2016
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

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Peak Design Every Day Messenger BagPEAK DESIGN EVERYDAY MESSENGER BAG & SHELL  
Date: Apr 27th 2016
Reviewer: Bradley
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Peak Design

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Voormi High E HoodyVOORMI HIGH E HOODY
Date: Mar 16th 2016
Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Voormi

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IcebreakerICEBREAKER
Date: Oct 29th 2015
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Icebreaker

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Outdoor Research OUTDOOR RESEARCH HARELSON SHIRT, JINX SHIRT, GROWLER SHIRT AND ZODIAC SHORTS
Date: Aug 6th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Outdoor Research

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Kuhl clothing KUHL CLOTHING
Date: June 17th 2015
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

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Canada Goose Coastal Shell Jacket Review CANADA GOOSE COASTAL SHELL JACKET
Date: June 9th, 2015
Reviewer: Alison
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Canada Goose

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Chrome Industries Cargo Backpack CHROME BARRAGE CARGO BACKPACK
Date: Nov 13th, 2014
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Chrome

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Mountain Hardwear Review MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR CLOTHING
Date: Oct 27th 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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Olukai Shoes OLUKAIN OHANA LACE-UP NUBUCK
Date: August 13th 2014
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Olukai Shoes

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Lole LOLE CLOTHING FOR WOMEN
Date: August 3rd 2014
Reviewer: Maz
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Lolë

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Black Diamond Deployment Hoody Review BLACK DIAMOND DEPLOYMENT HOODIE
Date: June 20th 2014
Reviewer: Ryan
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Black Diamond

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Kuhl clothing KUHL CLOTHING
Date: April 21st 2014
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

Read the full review here.

Dakine Helena Jacket Review DAKINE HELENA JACKET
Date: Jan 15th, 2014
Reviewer: Emily
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Dakine

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Chrome Industries Soyuz Laptop Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013CHROME SOYUZ LAPTOP BAG
Date: Aug 29th, 2013
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Chrome

Read the full review here.

Ahnu Footwear AHNU WOMEN'S KARMA SHOES, HANAA SHOES AND ARABESQUE SHOES
Date: June 20th, 2013
Reviewer: Jenny
Overall Rating: 9/10, 8/10, 6.5/10
Product Link: Ahnu

Read the full review here.

Chrome Buran Messenger Bag Review CHROME BURAN MESSENGER BAG
Date: June 18th, 2013
Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
Overall Rating: 7/10
Product Link: Chrome

Read the full review here.

Kulh performance clothes review KUHL CLOTHING
Date: May 13th, 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

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Sherpa Adventure Gear Mukti Pullover SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR MUKTI PULLOVER
Date: Jan 11th 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

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First Ascent Messenger Bag FIRST ASCENT MESSENGER BAG
Date: Jan 4th, 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: First Ascent

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Westcomb Orb Sweater WESTCOMB ORB SWEATER
Date: Dec 15th, 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8/10
Product Link: Westcomb

Read the full review here.

Nonetheless Garments Polartec Neoshell Heavy Jean NONETHELESS GARMENTS POLARTEC NEOSHELL HEAVY JEAN
Date: Oct 11th, 2012
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: NoneTheLess Garments

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Kuhl Performance clothing KUHL CLOTHING
Date: April 25th 2012
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Kuhl

Read the full review here.

The Stick MassagerTHE STICK MASSAGER
Date: April 17th 2012
Reviewer: Curtis
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Product Link: SeaBend Health Products

Read the full review here.

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