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      Backcountry skiing is no longer a technology-free sport, there are Camera goggles, GPS watches, iPhone Apps, VHF radios, Lithium Ion headlamps, wireless headphones and much more. Do these gadgets make you safer or just take up more of your time? Give the following reviews a read and let us know what you think?


      Best Wireless Headphones BEST WIRELESS HEADPHONES
      Date: Sept 4th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: The Best

      Read the full review here.


      Zoleo Satellite CommunicatorZOLEO SATELLITE COMMUNICATOR
      Date:
       Nov 21st 2021
      Reviewer: Tyler
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Zoleo

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto 9 Baro GPS WatchGear of the Year AwardSUUNTO 9 BARO GPS WATCH
      Date:
       May 24th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review and watch the video here.


      Peak Design Travel Tripod Gear of the Year AwardPEAK DESIGN TRAVEL TRIPOD
      Date: Mar 13th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Peak Design

      Read the full review here.


      Polar Ignite POLAR IGNITE WATCH
      Date: Mar 5th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Polar

      Read the full review here.


      Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger Gear of the Year AwardSPOT X 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER
      Date: Oct 7th 2019
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Globalstar

      Read the full review here.


      Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20A CASIO PRO TREK SMART WSD-F20A
      Date: May 3rd 2019
      Reviewer: Olivier
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Casio

      Read the full review here.


      Polar Vantage M Watch POLAR VANTAGE M WATCH
      Date: Mar 19th 2019
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Polar

      Read the full review here.


      JBL Portable Bluetooth Speakers JBL PULSE 3 & CHARGE 3 PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
      Date: Nov 1st 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: JBL

      Read the full review here.


      Garmin InReach Explorer+ GARMIN INREACH EXPLORER+
      Date: Sept 2nd 2018
      Reviewer: Kyle
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review here.


      Black Diamond LightingBLACK DIAMOND LIGHTING
      Date: May 23rd 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.


      AfterShokz Trekz AirAFTERSHOKZGear of the Year TREKZ AIR
      Date: April 18th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: AfterShokz

      Read the full review here.


      Garmin Fenix 5XGear of the Year 2018GARMIN FENIX 5X GPS WATCH
      Date:
       Sept 27th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      Petzl Reactik+ HeadlampPETZL REACTIK+ HEADLAMP
      Date: June 26th 2017
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Petzl

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Spartan UltraSUUNTO SPARTAN ULTRA GPS WATCH
      Date:
       Nov 24th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review and watch the video here.


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

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Traverse GPS WatchSUUNTO TRAVERSE GPS WATCH
      Date:
       Feb 17th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review and watch the video here.


      Goal ZeroGOAL ZERO
      Date:
       Nov 17th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Goal Zero

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Torch Sleeping BagURBAN ARMOR GEAR
      Date: Nov 4th 2015
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Urban Armor Gear

      Read the full review here.


      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS WatchGarmin Fenix 3 Watch GARMIN FENIX 3 GPS WATCH
      Date:
       June 16th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      Casio Pathfinder PAW-2000-1CASIO PATHFINDER PAW-2000-1
      Date: 
      June 1st 2015
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Casio

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Ambit3 GPS Watch SUUNTO AMBIT3 GPS WATCH
      Date: 
      Dec 8th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      Braven bluetooth speaker ReviewBRAVEN 855s BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
      Date: 
      Sept 23rd 2014
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Braven

      Read the full review here.


      PowerPot V ReviewPOWER PRACTICAL POWERPOT V
      Date: 
      July 7th 2014
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Power Practical

      Read the full review here.


      Jaybird Bluebuds X and Blu Ant Pump HD Sportbuds Review JAYBIRD BLUEBUDS X & BLUE ANT PUMP HD SPORTBUDS COMPARISON
      Date: 
      May 5th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10; 8.5/10
      Product Link: Jaybird; Blue Ant

      Read the full review here.


      Peak Designs Capture Pro Camera Clip Review PEAK DESIGNS CAPTURE PRO CAMERA CLIP & ACCESSORIES
      Date: 
      April 12th 2014
      Reviewer: Robin
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Peak Designs

      Read the full review here.


      Backcountry Access BC Links Radio ReviewBACKCOUNTRY ACCESS BC LINKS RADIO
      Date: 
      Mar 6th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Backcountry Access

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Quest Watch SUUNTO QUEST WATCH WITH GPS POD AND HEART RATE MONITOR
      Date: 
      Oct 1st 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Ambit2 GPS Watch SUUNTO AMBIT2 GPS WATCH
      Date: 
      Sept 16th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review here.


      Suntrica SolarStrapSUNTRICA SOLARSTRAP
      Date: 
      Sept 22nd, 2012
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Suntrica

      Read the full review here.


      Magellan Switch Up review MAGELLAN SWITCH UP
      Date: 
      Sept 8th 2012
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 5.5/10
      Product Link: Magellan

      Read the full review here.


      ACR-Electronics-ResQLink-406-Review ACR ELECTRONICS RESQLINK 406 GPS PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON
      Date:
       July 31st 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 
      8.5/10
      Product Link: Acrartex

      Read the full review here.


      The Soleus GPS 3.0 Watch Review SOLEUS GPS 3.0 WATCH
      Date: 
      July 17th 2013
      Reviewer: Erin
      Overall Rating: 
      7.5/10
      Product Link: Soleus

      Read the full review here.


      Delorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS ReviewDELROME EARTHMATE PN-60W GPS
      Date:
       July 8th 2013
      Reviewer: Vince
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Delrome

      Read the full review here.


      Liquid Image Apex HD+ Camera Goggles LIQUID IMAGE APEX HD+ CAMERA GOGGLE
      Date: 
      Mar 26th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 
      8/10
      Product Link: Liquid Image

      Read the full review here.


      High Gear Axio Max Altimter WatchHIGHGEAR AXIO MAX ALTIMETER WATCH
      Date:
       Mar 9th 2013
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Highgear

      Read the full review here.


      Lifeproof iPhone Case, Go Pro Mount, Armband and LifeJacketLIFEPROOF IPHONE CASE, GOPRO MOUNT, ARMBAND AND LIFEJACKET
      Date:
       Jan 15th 2013
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: LifeProof

      Read the full review here.


      View Ranger Mobile Map AppVIEW RANGER MOBILE APP
      Date:
       Jan 8th 2013
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: View Ranger

      Read the full review here.


      Suunto Ambit GPS Watch Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SUUNTO AMBIT GPS WATCH
      Date:
       Dec 15th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review here.


      Vertex Standard VX-231 VHF RadioVERTEX STANDARD VX-231 VHF RADIO
      Date:
       Aug 1st 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Vertex

      Read the full review here.


      Petzl Zipka Plus 2 with Core rechargeable battery PETZL ZIPKA PLUS 2 WITH CORE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
      Date:
       July 28th 2012
      Reviewer: Linda
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Petzl

      Read the full review here.


      Delorme inReach two-way satellite communicatorDELORME INREACH TWO-WAY SATELLITE COMMUNICATOR
      Date:
       May 7th 2012
      Reviewer: Vince
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Delorme

      Read the full review here.


      Magellan eXplorist 610 GPSMAGELLAN EXPLORIST 610 GPS
      Date:
       April 17th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Magellan

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watchSUUNTO CORE 75th ANNIVERSARY ALTIMETER WATCH
      Date:
       Oct 12th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review here.


      Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watchGARMIN FORERUNNER 610 GPS WATCH
      Date:
       July 10th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review here.


      TRANSCEND GPS GOGGLES
      Date:
       April 17th 2011
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 6/10
      Product Link: Zeal Optics

      Read the full review here.

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