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2025-11-10
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Deep Pow
Gregory’s Targhee 32 is widely regarded as an outstanding ski touring pack, and calling it “great” doesn’t do it justice....
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2025-11-10
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2025-11-04
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Finding the perfect pant for high-output winter activities can be a challenge. You need a pair that balances warmth, weather protection, and, most...
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2025-11-04
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2025-11-03
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Deep Pow
The Zero G 88W Skis, like the rest of the new skis in the lineup, use Blizzard’s new Trueblend Woodcore, which is made up primarily of...
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2025-11-03
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2025-10-25
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Deep Pow
Jetboil is renowned for its all-in-one, integrated camping stove systems, designed to boil water quickly and efficiently. Their compact and...
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2025-10-25
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2025-10-19
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Deep Pow
Quality and craftsmanship are central to the Meindl brand, which is why all their boots are created by skilled artisans using premium materials....
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2025-10-19
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2025-10-17
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Deep Pow
For Fall/Winter 2025, Smith Optics introduces two new ChromaPop Photochromic lenses, available in their Embark and Pursuit glacier glasses....
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2025-10-17
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2025-10-07
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The PL1 Portable Rope Tow—Born in BC—Aims to Revolutionize How Backcountry Skiers Earn Their Turns
The dream of lapping your...
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2025-10-13
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2025-10-03
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Deep Pow
YETI uses a highly durable, waterproof, and puncture-resistant ThickSkin™ material for the tote’s shell and an EVA-molded bottom for...
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2025-10-03
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2025-10-03
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David Cooper
Turtle Fur has been making hats from a wide variety of materials for over 4 decades, we found a couple or natural fibre models that are really...
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David Cooper
2025-10-03
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2025-09-25
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Deep Pow
YETI’s latest cooler isn’t a cooler at all but a small, convenient tote bag made specifically to carry a small picnic lunch or meal...
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2025-09-25
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2025-09-24
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Give Gear a Second Life: MEC’s Annual Gear Swap Returns
Let’s be honest—most of us have outdoor gear collecting dust in the...
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2025-09-24
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2025-09-11
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Deep Pow
A few years ago, YETI and Mystery Ranch (who make some of the best load-carrying packs on the market) worked together to design a new pack under...
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2025-09-11
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2025-09-09
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Deep Pow
Having previously tested Meindl’s Literock Free Trail Shoes this past spring and being thoroughly impressed, it seemed only fitting to put...
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2025-09-09
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2025-09-07
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Deep Pow
The Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket is a great example of the reputation for innovation Arc’teryx has in designing and manufacturing outdoor...
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2025-09-07
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2025-09-04
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It has been long in the making, but Arc'teryx released the much anticipated Micon LiTRIC™ Avalanche Airbag. This innovative pack...
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2025-09-04
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2025-08-29
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David Cooper
Ibex claims that their upgraded GOAT Tee is the 'greatest tee we've ever made. We took the GOAT Tee on a 110 KM backcountry hiking...
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David Cooper
2025-08-29
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2025-08-02
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Deep Pow
The "light and fast" mantra lies at the heart of every long-distance, multi-day adventure—and it's just as important for day...
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2025-08-02
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2025-07-08
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Outdoor Research has a long list of new apparel designed specifically for warm-weather outdoor adventures, and two items that stood out most to us...
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2025-07-08
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2025-06-30
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Deep Pow
Sea To Summit’s Ether Light XT has been my go-to insulated mat for the past few years, as it is one of the most comfortable mats in its...
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2025-06-30
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2025-06-25
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Deep Pow
I’ve been using the new Luno AIR Pro Vehicle Mattress along with their Memory Foam Topper and the Packable Camp Pillow in my 2022 Subaru...
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2025-06-25
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2025-06-13
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Designed for the full spectrum of mountain activities, the new Stellar Softshell Pants 2.0 are incredibly versatile. Whether you're hiking,...
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2025-06-13
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2025-06-11
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Deep Pow
Meindl has been crafting footwear for over three centuries, since its inception in 1683 by Petrus Meindl in Kirchanschöring, Germany. Nestled...
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2025-06-11
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2025-05-27
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David Cooper
Thule has replaced the Motion XT with the Motion 3 Cargo boxes. It shares a lot of the same features and benefits of the Motion XT, but includes...
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David Cooper
2025-05-27
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2025-05-16
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There has been a lot of buzz about the BOA Fit System for ski boots since they first came out only a few years ago. We had a chance to test out in...
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2025-05-16
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2025-05-04
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Deep Pow
The Yakima CBX XXL is a roof top cargo box with 21.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the ability to carry skis up to 215cm in length. Its...
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2025-05-04
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