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Gear Talk
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2020-09-06The giveaway for the Sea to Summit’s Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Mat is now closed and a winner has been drawn. If you are Brenda...replies0views17075
2020-09-062020-08-30Ortovox has released a firmware update. Go here to find out how to get your unit updated.replies1views941
2020-08-30
2020-08-28Whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry, having your cooking equipment dialled in can make or break the experience....replies0views1165
2020-08-28
2020-08-21Hornby Organics come in six main flavours. Each bar is 100% certified organic, certified gluten-free, and dairy and soy-free. The main...replies0views1303
2020-08-21
2020-08-16This giveaway is now closed and we have drawn a winner, congrats go out to Joseph Busch. If this is you please contact us at info (at)...replies2views10383
2020-08-26
2020-07-31We may be in the heat of Summer but that's no reason to not consider getting your hands on a new pair of DPS Skis at a smoking...replies0views1602
2020-07-31
2020-07-09With bike season in full effect and gravel bikes being acknowledged for their superior funhogery, why not build your own? If you are looking for...replies0views1159
2020-07-09
2020-07-05The Giveaway is now closed and congrats go out to our winner Candace Bond! If this is you please contact us and we'll get you your...replies0views12938
2020-07-05
2020-07-03We've awarded the following products our prestigious Gear of the Year Award due to their superior performance in our review process. Not...replies0views2401
2020-07-03
2020-06-27Jobe’s Stand Up Paddle Boards have always offered a lot of value for the money and with their Neva Aero 12.6 you get an inflatable SUP...replies0views2354
2020-06-27
2020-06-26Peak Design has revolutionized the form and function of camera accessories over the years and now they turned their attention to the common...replies0views1475
2020-06-26
2020-06-25Another in a long line of MSR tent reviews from us. Here we share our impressions of the MSR Freelite 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent. It's the...replies0views1173
2020-06-25
2020-06-17The Phantom -9 Sleeping Bag from Mountain Hardwear just won our Gear of the Year Award, and for good reason, it's ideal...replies0views2530
2020-06-17
2020-06-13The Suunto 9 has replaced the Spartan line from Suunto and offers some cool new features that give it a step up over the previous...replies0views3840
2020-06-13
2020-06-12The new Quiver Inflatable Stand Up Paddle board is the big brother to NRS’s Whip 8'4" SUP which we previously reviewed here....replies0views2612
2020-06-12
2020-06-11The Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3 is the lightest freestanding 3-person tent we’ve reviewed to date but what makes it worthy of our Gear of...replies0views2376
2020-06-11
2020-06-08The YETI Tundra Haul Cooler Giveaway is now closed and we've picked a winner, thank you to all of you that entered and be sure to check out...replies0views8063
2020-06-08
2020-06-06Four years ago we reviewed the original Body Glove Performer 11', since then it has been tweaked and re-released as the Performer...replies0views2588
2020-06-06
2020-06-05Having received the Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle Board from NRS for review the addition of the Men’s 4/3 Radiant Wetsuit and Paddle...replies0views1170
2020-06-05
2020-05-31The North Face is pulling out all the stops with their new FUTURELIGHT material, and the Summit Series L5 LT FUTURELIGHT jacket is one of...replies0views2360
2020-05-31
2020-05-30Eagles Nest Outfitters, or Eno as it is more commonly known has always been synonymous with innovative hammock design and they’ve upped the...replies0views2282
2020-05-30
2020-05-29ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views2390
2020-05-29
2020-05-23APPAREL As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping,...replies0views4522
2020-05-23
2020-05-22You may not have heard of this new water sport that is slowly taking root across the US and that’s understandable since it’s only been...replies0views3032
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2020-05-21We just wrapped up our review of the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket and Pants. They fit squarely into the light and packable emergency shell bucket....replies0views1087
2020-05-21