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    TECHNOLOGY

    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 2020
    Date: Sept 4th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: The Best

    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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