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Gear Talk
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2018-07-13Two years ago I wrote a review for this website about the Switch Axo sunglasses. At the time the new company, Switch Vision from New Jersey, was...replies0views1782
2018-07-13
2018-07-07The Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z-Pole is a 4 season pole that will keep the minimalist happy. This collapsible pole is ultralight and...replies0views2310
2018-07-07
2018-07-06This -7°C/20°F sleeping bag borrows the same technology found in Mountain Hardwears best-selling jacket that goes by the same name, Ghost...replies0views7719
2018-07-06
2018-06-30Ortovox has announced a precautionary recall of Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceivers running software version 2.1. If this is the transceiver you use...replies0views1579
2018-06-30
2018-06-29Pelican is renowned for their waterproof hard cases which protect your electronics and valuable on river and backcountry trips, so it’s not...replies0views2065
2018-06-29
2018-06-22Following on the heals of Body Glove’s popular Performer 11 SUP, the Raptor 10’8 SUP is a more manoeuvrable board designed...replies0views7879
2018-06-22
2018-06-15Last Spring we reviewed the Hopper Two 30 Cooler from Yeti and were impressed, so this time around we decided to take a closer look at another of...replies0views5514
2018-06-15
2018-06-02Yeti has been crushing it as of late with their new line up of hard/soft coolers and now they’ve set their sights on a new category, duffle...replies0views2155
2018-06-02
2018-06-01Spring is here and it's time to start camping, hiking, paddling, climbing and biking (while we patiently await winter's return). To help...replies0views3688
2018-06-01
2018-05-31We've had the Danner Explorer 650 hiking boot out and about and we want to share our impressions. In a nutshell: light, remarkably...replies0views2473
2018-05-31
2018-05-26Go backcountry skiing this summer in Argentina with Backcountry Skiing Canada on a 7-Day / 6-night ski tour through the nether reaches of La Hoya,...replies0views2508
2018-05-26
2018-05-25I've been in the market for a spacious lightweight tent for backpacking and Sweet Suite 2 Tent peaked my interest, particularly given...replies0views3659
2018-05-25
2018-05-18The Ghost UL 2 is an ultra-light 2-man tent from Mountain Hardwear “designed for the fast-moving, backcountry adventurer”. Weighing in...replies0views1551
2018-05-18
2018-05-11Generally, all Leatherman multi-tools are made of stainless steel and have a knife and or saw, pliers, wire cutters, screw drivers, bottle...replies0views2874
2018-05-11
2018-05-09The new AfterShokz Trekz Air wireless headphones do not go in your ears, instead, they use bone conduction technology. Audio vibrations...replies0views1650
2018-05-09
2018-05-07The stretch blue jean innovation is fairly recent and there are already a handful of brands in the game. Boulder Denim out of Vancouver BC is...replies0views1743
2018-05-07
2018-05-05There are plenty of GPS apps out there and I’ve used a few over the years, each had their pros and cons but I kept being told to check out...replies1views6522
2019-07-19
2018-04-27Any multi-function knife that is worth its salt is a Swiss Army knife. The Iconic red with two blades, tweezers, and a toothpick at a minimum....replies0views2089
2018-04-27
2018-04-20Prima real food energy bars are made by hand in North Vancouver, BC, Canada but the winning recipe comes from generations of trial and...replies0views2425
2018-04-20
2018-04-18The Convert 2 is a semi free-standing, 4 season tent whose design is both simple and practical. The name Convert 2 is owed to the removable nature...replies0views4326
2018-04-18
2018-04-14Eddie Bauer has been making outdoor gear for nearly a century, and they show no signs of slowing down. The new BC Duraweave Freshline Jacket and...replies0views4061
2018-04-14
2018-04-13I just wrote a review about my experience with Plum bindings and why I will never, ever, recommend them. I've had two toe piece pins snap in...replies0views1982
2018-04-13
2018-04-06The Strider Pro takes essentially the same lower as the Nordica Speedmachine boots and combines it with Grilamid upper cuff in order to reduce...replies0views2075
2018-04-06
2018-04-05The Volkl V-Werks BMT 122 skis have been on our radar ever since we reviewed the V-Werks BMT 109 skis a few years back. This narrow...replies0views8113
2018-04-05
2018-04-03La Sportiva’s Alpine Touring boot line up will be expanding for the 2018/19 ski season. In addition to the popular La Sportiva Spectre 2.0...replies0views9332
2018-04-03