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    Atomic/Arc’teryx Limited-Edition Grottoflage Collab
    Atomic/Arc’teryx Limited-Edition Grottoflage Collab
    2025-12-04
    By Deep Pow
    The band is back together. For winter 2025/26, Atomic and Arc’teryx have reunited for a new take on their limited-edition Grottoflage...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-12-04
    Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles: Light, functional, compact
    Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles: Light, functional, compact
    2025-12-02
    By Deep Pow
    The Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are designed primarily for backcountry skiing but are versatile enough for year-round adventures. They are...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-12-02
    Cold fingers? No more with Fieldsheer’s Alta Hybrid Heated Mitts
    Cold fingers? No more with Fieldsheer’s Alta Hybrid Heated Mitts
    2025-11-29
    By Deep Pow
    The Alta Hybrid Heated Mitten by Fieldsheer features a lobster claw / split-finger design with built-in, battery-powered variable heating to take...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-29
    Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp—Small, Yet Powerful
    Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp—Small, Yet Powerful
    2025-11-24
    By Deep Pow
    The Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp is my go-to headlamp because it is reliable, balanced, and lightweight. It delivers a maximum brightness of...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-24
    25th Anniversary of the Arc'teryx Beta AR jacket
    25th Anniversary of the Arc'teryx Beta AR jacket
    2025-11-23
    By admin
    The Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket represents a quarter-century commitment to pinnacle outdoor apparel engineering. Now celebrating its 25th year,...
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    By admin
    2025-11-23
    Outdoor Research Vesper Insulated Hoodie—Essential Versatility
    Outdoor Research Vesper Insulated Hoodie—Essential Versatility
    2025-11-23
    By Deep Pow
    Outdoor Research’s wind and water-resistant, breathable, and ultralight Vesper Insulated Hoodie is an essential jacket for my...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-23
    Dual of the Duffels—Does the Gregory Alpaca come out on top?
    Dual of the Duffels—Does the Gregory Alpaca come out on top?
    2025-11-21
    By Deep Pow
    Gregory launched their line of new storage products in 2014, which included all sorts of products to improve the transportation and organization...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-21
    Cold Feet no more: Fieldsheer Pro Merino Heated Socks
    Cold Feet no more: Fieldsheer Pro Merino Heated Socks
    2025-11-16
    By Deep Pow
    Tired of cold toes during ski trips or ski touring but hesitant to spend a fortune on heated socks or settle for low-quality alternatives? The...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-16
    Is bigger, better? The Gregory Targhee 45 Ski Touring Pack
    Is bigger, better? The Gregory Targhee 45 Ski Touring Pack
    2025-11-10
    By Deep Pow
    We’ve long relied on the nimble Gregory Targhee 32 for quick day tours and demanding ascents, praising its perfect balance of comfort and...
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    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-10
    Fjallraven Keb Agile Winter Hiking Pants Review
    Fjallraven Keb Agile Winter Hiking Pants Review
    2025-11-04
    By admin
    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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    By admin
    2025-11-04
    2026 Blizzard Zero G 88W Ski Review - VIDEO
    2026 Blizzard Zero G 88W Ski Review - VIDEO
    2025-11-03
    By 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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    290
    By Deep Pow
    2025-11-03
    Jetboil Genesis Basecamp all-in-one Integrated Camping Stove
    Jetboil Genesis Basecamp all-in-one Integrated Camping Stove
    2025-10-25
    By 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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    271
    By Deep Pow
    2025-10-25
    Enduring Integrity—Meindl Lady Comfort Fit Salo Mid Boots
    Enduring Integrity—Meindl Lady Comfort Fit Salo Mid Boots
    2025-10-19
    By 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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    By Deep Pow
    2025-10-19
    Next Level Ski Touring Sunglasses from Smith
    Next Level Ski Touring Sunglasses from Smith
    2025-10-17
    By 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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    350
    By Deep Pow
    2025-10-17
    Vancouver Startup Zoa Engineering Takes Their Backpack-Sized Ski Lift to CBC’s Dragons’ Den
    Vancouver Startup Zoa Engineering Takes Their Backpack-Sized Ski Lift to CBC’s Dragons’ Den
    2025-10-07
    By admin
    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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    475
    By admin
    2025-10-13
    Is the updated YETI Camino 50 Carryall Tote Bag worth the price?
    Is the updated YETI Camino 50 Carryall Tote Bag worth the price?
    2025-10-03
    By 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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    By Deep Pow
    2025-10-03
    Backcountry Turtle Fur Hats
    Backcountry Turtle Fur Hats
    2025-10-03
    By 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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    284
    By David Cooper
    2025-10-03
    New from YETI: The 4L Insulated Tote Bag
    New from YETI: The 4L Insulated Tote Bag
    2025-09-25
    By 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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    409
    By Deep Pow
    2025-09-25
    MEC Fall Gear Swap
    MEC Fall Gear Swap
    2025-09-24
    By admin
    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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    375
    By admin
    2025-09-24
    Full of Surprises: YETI Ranchero Everyday Carry Bakcpack
    Full of Surprises: YETI Ranchero Everyday Carry Bakcpack
    2025-09-11
    By 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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    By Deep Pow
    2025-09-11
    Meindl's Latest: Comfort Fit Montafon Light Hiker
    Meindl's Latest: Comfort Fit Montafon Light Hiker
    2025-09-09
    By 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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    583
    By Deep Pow
    2025-09-09
    Evolution of the Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket
    Evolution of the Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket
    2025-09-07
    By 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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    663
    By Deep Pow
    2025-09-07
    Sneak Peek: Arc'teryx Micon LiTRIC™ Airbag
    Sneak Peek: Arc'teryx Micon LiTRIC™ Airbag
    2025-09-04
    By admin
    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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    769
    By admin
    2025-09-04
    Is the IBEX GOAT Tee the greatest
    Is the IBEX GOAT Tee the greatest
    2025-08-29
    By 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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    573
    By David Cooper
    2025-08-29
    The Best Hiking Apparel: Outdoor Vitals
    The Best Hiking Apparel: Outdoor Vitals
    2025-08-02
    By 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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    875
    By Deep Pow
    2025-08-02
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